By Michelle Gibbings When organisations analyse their culture and determine their values, ‘gratitude’ isn’t a trait that is likely to appear, and yet it is increasingly evidenced as being critical for wellbeing and success. In a working world that’s constantly changing and throwing up obstacles and challenges, the ability for leaders and employees to withstand stress and adversity and be resilient…
Being a mom is a full-time job and balancing it with the role of an entrepreneur requires a certain discipline accompanied by the correct motivations, but here we tell you three determinants that can help you. Being a mother does not have to exclude being an entrepreneur. Many mothers put their careers on hiatus or give up other dreams to dedicate themselves to…
The economist and political commentator known for her clear, outspoken views on challenging topics recently spoke to Worth about how corporate boards can work better in our tumultuous world. By James Ledbetter Dambisa Moyo is an economist and political commentator known for clear, outspoken views on big and challenging topics. TIME magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world,…
By Rachel Pelta No matter why you’re looking for a new job, job hunting during the coronavirus pandemic is unique. Instead of attending in-person networking events, you’re likely attending virtual job fairs and tapping your network online. Whatever you’re doing, though, it’s finally paid off. You’ve got a job interview! And while you’re prepared for the fact that it will probably happen online, you’ll want…
By Melanie Fellay In 2020, the share of venture funding going to female founders shrank to a mere 2.3%. In a world where having access to capital can make or break your company, that means only two women for every 98 men get that opportunity. I am one of those two women. This month, my company, Spekit, announced our $12 million Series A round…
By Brian Kropp, Alexia Cambon, and Sara Clark What Does It Mean to Be a Manager Today? A year into the pandemic, the implications of how Covid-19 has changed how people will work from now on are becoming clear. Many employees will be working in a hybrid world with more choices about where, when, and how much they work. For midsize companies…
By Marisol García Fuentes Support for women favors economic growth. A report by the McKinsey Global Institute indicates that a strengthening of gender equality could represent an increase of 12 trillion dollars to world GDP by the year 2025, which in Latin America would represent an approximate of 1.1 trillion dollars. According to World Bank data, globally, one in three companies is owned by…
In her Williamsburg apartment, Keke Palmer finally has a moment to catch her breath. It’s the first time in a while that the actress, producer, host, singer and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree hasn’t been on the road, but she’ll be back on the move soon. Not only is Palmer attached to a new Jordan Peele movie and slated to star in…
If there was ever a year to start reaching for your goals like never before, it’s 2021. With 2020 in the past, it’s time to act on all the plans you’ve been making for the future and start living your best life! For many people, securing that career-boosting job is the first step to doing so. Although the job hunt can…
Women entrepreneurs are making their mark in the business world by taking on new challenges daily and are finding great success. According to nonprofit organization Catalyst, women hold only 6 percent of CEO positions in the S&P 500. That percentage jumps considerably when you look at ecommerce, as Amazon data company Jungle Scout reports 32 percent of sellers are women. But even this statistic reveals a gender gap in the business. Women…
