Where do we stand with gender parity in the workplace? How have various organizations been tackling this issue? We dive into understanding workforce gender parity - its importance, the present global scenario and the role of influential programs working towards promoting this cause. Discover the strategies employed by these programs and get inspired by the impact stories of organizations like Accenture, Salesforce, and IKEA. Also, get a glimpse into the future of workforce gender parity, while understanding the role of technology and exploring ways to foster continued progress towards equity. Let's move towards gender equity, always and everywhere.
Empowerment and Equity for Women at Work
Today we dig into the current state of gender equity in the workplace, focusing particularly on the important reality of the gender pay gap, the representation of women in leadership roles, and the pervasive impact of workplace biases. Examining concepts like the 'Glass Ceiling', we seek to highlight the integral role of empowerment and equity in enhancing the professional growth of women. We also delve into the beneficial impact of women's empowerment on overall business success and explore targeted strategies for promoting women's equity in the workplace.
3 Things You Can Do in 2020 To Be a Better Champion for Gender Parity in your Workplace
On an individual scale, committing oneself to be a person dedicated to mitigating bias and creating cultural change is much simpler. It begins with a choice, or setting a goal. As it happens to be the time of year where we are creating and refining out goals, we encourage you to consider this one: (re)commit yourself to be a champion for intersectional gender parity. While it may seem lofty, there are small changes that you can make on a daily basis to ensure you are living this pledge.
Case Study: UC Emergency Medicine Applied Learning Session
In our third session with the Emergency Medicine Department at the University of Cincinnati, we returned to the topic of unconscious bias. Exactly a year after our first meeting, we revisited key topics on unconscious bias and spent the rest of our session together doing applied learning using the 50 Ways to Fight Bias cards from LeanIn.org.
Why Gild Does Sorority Workshops
International Women’s Day: When & Where to Celebrate
This exciting day is right around the corner. Now, more than ever, there is a strong need to press forward and progress gender parity. In honor of this year’s theme, Gild Collective has created a Press For Progress workshop. We would love to help you celebrate the women in your organization.
International Women’s Day: Who Should Celebrate?
International Women’s Day is not just a day for women, nor should it be. We need all genders rallying together to support one another, and for that enthusiasm to continue well beyond one day in March. This is the only way that we will drive true change and Press for Progress as this year’s International Women's Day theme demands.
What I’m Reading: Blindspot
I had the opportunity to hear Mahzarin Banaji speak last year at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and it was one of the most eye-opening talks I have heard to date. The concept of unconscious or implicit bias is what Mahzarin and her research partner, Anthony Greenwald, have been researching for decades and they have distilled it into a surprisingly easy-to-consume book.
International Women’s Day: How to Celebrate
If we acknowledge the fact that it will take 217 years to reach gender parity, we know that one day of commemoration won’t expedite the process—but International Women’s Day is more than just one day. It is a moment to look back at the progress we have made and be proud of that, then it is time to get to work.