For too long, leading companies have lacked female representation in their highest ranks and in senior leadership positions. It’s a pervasive problem that you see time and time again, in virtually every sector of business. By Gilda D’Incerti Some progress has been made in recent years, but it’s been slow. One 2018 report by Deloitte (download required) found that women held just…
As offices begin to reopen, some women are setting new physical, emotional and cultural boundaries.
By Cheryl Robinson Working in a front office of a sports team or league sounds sexy. For many, it’s a dream opportunity. But, unfortunately, behind-the-scenes positions are just as competitive as trying out for a team, especially for women. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow 7% from 2019 to 2029,…
By Stacey Vanek Smith Most people dream of having a conversation with a president or a CEO or their favorite movie star or pro athlete. I dreamed of interviewing Janet Yellen. She was my Beyoncé. For the last 15 years, I have been a business and economics reporter, first at the public radio show “Marketplace” and now at NPR’s “The Indicator From…
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By Jessie Tu Mani Thiru flew into Singapore a few months ago and was sent straight into the island city-state’s Covid-19 circuit breaker, where she isolated for the next month. She has taken on the role of Business Lead in the Aerospace & Satellite Solutions team at Amazon Web Services for that region — a position she is ‘really stoked’ about. “I’ve been wanting…
HC Alum and Variety correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister recently interviewed fashion icon and author Bevy Smith on Her Campus’s Instagram, to talk about everything you need to know about paving your own way. Whether you’re still in school, transitioning into post-grad life or settling into a new job, Bevy has a wealth of advice as you prepare to launch your career. Here are four key takeaways that you need…
This year has provided many opportunities to celebrate women who are fighting for their dreams. To really put this truth in perspective, I interviewed UFC Women’s Strawweight fighter Michelle Waterson, aka ‘The Karate Hottie.’ Waterson has inspired countless fans with her tremendous mental resilience, emotional intelligence and respect for her art, and continues to have big plans for herself. We went four rounds in our Q&A…
A temporary departure from your professional career goals doesn’t mean that all is lost. By Dorie Clark For almost every professional, there are times when your career path deviates from what you might have hoped — for instance, a layoff, reassignment, relocation, or the need to take time off for health issues or caregiving. The pandemic, of course, has compounded the…
While the tech space may appear trendy and futuristic for what it is, the women in tech that work behind the scenes still face their own unique challenges. By Ariel Shapira There has been a lot of talk about “the glass ceiling” ever since it was coined in 1978 by Marilyn Loden. As we’ve all come to know through pop culture, metaphor refers…