Gender inequality remains a critical issue in today's workplace. Despite advancements in gender equality, women still face numerous challenges and disparities compared to their male counterparts. In this post, we delve into the concept of gender inequality in the workplace, explore its historical roots, analyze current statistics and realities, and discuss the top contributors to this issue. Additionally, we examine ways to combat women's inequality, including the importance of legislation and policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and empowering women through mentoring and skill training.
The Future of Work is Flexible. Let’s Ensure it’s Equitable, Too
In December 2020, Mercer released their final survey in a series designed to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace. It asked the question, “How are companies addressing flexibility, inclusivity, and the continued impact of the pandemic?”
The data on flexible working is clear, but while it shows that employers are more focused on inclusion than ever before, culture changes aren’t happening. We have the opportunity to form flexible work practices focused on being inclusive from this point forward.
Case Study: Barnes Dennig "The Power of No" Workshop
“No.” is a full sentence.
That was the inspiration for this workshop, focused around recognizing the importance of each participants’ goals and working to give self-permission to prioritize those things. We took it one step further to dig into communication techniques that make it more comfortable to do something that feels so unnatural for many—saying no.
Through the Lens of Motherhood: Returning to Work
How to Bring Your Whole Self to Work and Life
Work-life balance. That ever-elusive goal we are all working towards achieving. We hear all the time at our women’s initiatives workshops how this obsessive pursuit can be exhausting, frustrating and alienating. What we at Gild have come to realize is this: We are not alone. Successful women in workplaces everywhere struggle to find the right balance. We have to ask ourselves, does it even exist?
The Many Hats We Wear
Working in the field of productivity and organization, I encounter and counsel women every week who are overwhelmed, stretched thin, and desperately seeking the elusive “work-life balance.” In all my conversations with friends, colleagues, mentors and professional women over the past 10 years, I have yet to find anyone who feels they have achieved the perfect balance.
Many women no longer work traditional hours in traditional office settings. Therefore, setting the expectation to fully take off your professional hat at the end of the day, and put on your personal hat, and to spend equal time in both areas, is not realistic. In fact, I no longer talk about work-life balance; instead, I encourage women to seek work-life integration.