Walking into a headwind: The barriers women face trying to build science careers
Women make up half of all science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine PhD candidates and researchers — but only 20% of senior leaders.
A “shallow pool”: Women still vastly underrepresented at the executive level
Women are doing better in functional executive roles but are finding it hard to advance outside of areas such as legal, compliance and human resources.
An “uphill battle”: Scale Investors’ Ariane Barker on societal expectations and female entrepreneurship
Ariane Barker believes well-educated women are still struck by a pressure to find a balance between being the primary carer and having a career they want.
Ahead of her time: E-commerce pioneer Julie Wainwright’s story of resilience and success
It’s almost two decades since the dotcom crash and Julie Wainwright has emerged once more, in her 50s, stronger and smarter than ever before.
Appoint one female director, save $4.3 million: Why women on boards make corporations greener
By appointing a female director, firms may reduce environmental litigation risk by 1.5% — the equivalent of saving US$3.1 million, a new study shows.
“Glimmers of hope”: Five incredible global initiatives to benefit female entrepreneurs
Amid the bleak stats, there are glimmers of hope, as initiatives across the world help female entrepreneurs raise capital and realise their dreams.
Small caps and the case for more women on boards
A new report on gender diversity at a board level has found listed small-cap companies are significantly lagging behind their bigger counterparts.
“Younger people notice a lack of diversity”: Research on boards hints at positive future for female representation
The demographic that questions the value of having appropriately skilled women on boards will probably exit the scene over the next decade.
What resilience tells us about entrepreneurs
You can have the best idea, team and revenue source in the world, but it's almost guaranteed to be a bumpy ride. That is where resilience comes in.
Business Chicks chief Emma Isaacs on productivity, professional relationships and parenting
Emma Isaacs acquired Business Chicks when she was just 26 years old, and turned it into the largest women’s networking group in Australia.
There is an upside to experiencing imposter syndrome
You can deal with your imposter syndrome by embracing it. These feelings can be a reminder that you’ve pushed yourself beyond your comfort zone.
A bleak snapshot of the gender funding gap
When it comes to funding, women are still getting crumbs, while men make off with the loaf.