All opinions are reserved to the author of this article. Remote working has now become business as usual, and is re-thinking how we work. The shutdown has fast-tracked remote working for everyone, not just working mothers or fathers. The newness and unchartered territory raise essential questions about how we respond to the situation. Dame Helena Morrissey, chair of the Diversity Project and founder…
Video meetings are now the new normal, as teams are no longer working together in the same office. While virtual meetings can pose a few challenges, they can be just as effective as face to face meetings as long as they’re run properly. Here’s how to run a success virtual meeting. Don’t waste time on roll call. Roll call is…
Kendra Scott Wants to Change the Game for Women in Business—Starting With UT Students. Kendra Scott jewelry and home decor are available in nearly 1,400 stores nationwide. The company has sales of about $360 million, according to Forbes, and employs more than 2,000 people—more than 90 percent of whom are women. In September 2019, Scott donated $1 million to The University of Texas…
Unilever has announced that it has the same number of women as men in leadership roles globally for the first time – a year ahead of its goal to achieve gender balance across management. The Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant, which owns brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Dove, Lynx and Magnum, said it is now run by 50% women at management level – up…
By Kim Fusaro This story is part of a series profiling the inspiring women behind the 2018/2019 Hello Sunshine x Together Live tour, a band of all-female storytellers who traveled to 10 cities across North America in November. On tour, the women shared their stories and songs, and made 10,000 women across though country laugh and cry. Abby Wambach (two-time Olympic gold…
The most well-publicized startups these days are in the technology sector. In fact, recent economic studies show that U.S.-based tech startups grew by 47 percent in the last decade. It’s no surprise, then, that plenty of hopeful founders have jumped on this train, but the reality is that the industry you choose to disrupt may not define your company’s ultimate success. Sophia Hutchins decided…
“Success to me is self-determination and making your own choices.” Those are the words of Jane Wurwand, Founder and Chair of Dermalogica, at the recent Politico Women Rule Summit, where many speakers focused on “what is success” and “how do you achieve it.” From Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and even President Trump’s daughter-in-law,…
In business as in farming, a monoculture can be deadly. By taking these three steps, your company can grow the diverse leadership team it will need to thrive. While organizations have made great strides, they still have a long way to go. Women make up just 27% of S&P board members. Minorities held just 16% of seats in 2018, and it’s estimated…
If you’ve ever been on a plane, you’ve heard the following from flight attendants: In the event of an emergency, put your own oxygen mask on first. After all, if we don’t first help ourselves, how can we help others? The same applies for leadership. In order to be a great leader of others, you have to first take care…
When hustle meets determination, perseverance leads the way. Maintaining a positive brand reputation decade after decade means focusing on being conscious of one’s brand. Bobbi Brown, a business mogul, understands not only how to build a legacy but how to build thriving companies. Most know the infamous entrepreneur from her company Bobbi Brown Essentials, which was acquired by Estee Lauder…
