Women in the workforce

Kaneka BioPolymers' Business Development Director gave speech at this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
Musicians, Entertainers, Singers, Kaneka Corporation, Angélique Kidjo, United Nations, Women in the workforce

HOUSTON, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaneka BioPolymers' Business Development Director, Christiane Waldron was proud to speak at this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science assembly.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaneka BioPolymers' Business Development Director, Christiane Waldron was proud to speak at this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science assembly.
  • This assembly was held in the iconic UN General Assembly Hall in special recognition of the 5th anniversary of the International Day.
  • This speech focused on empowering women in the workplace, the role of science training in shaping future business leaders and bridging the gender divide in tech.
  • This speech was livestreamed on UN TV and recorded for future use.

1,000 Dreams Fund and Partners Celebrate International Day of the Girl 2019 By Announcing Inaugural 'MentorHER Day'

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Microfinance, Microgrant, Women in the workforce, Mentorship, Workplace, Economy, Human activities, Humans

MentorHER Day will kick off on the International Day of the Girl with a series of events designed to help the advancement of women in the workplace.

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  • MentorHER Day will kick off on the International Day of the Girl with a series of events designed to help the advancement of women in the workplace.
  • According to 1DF's "State of the American Girl" research, 70 percent of young American women don't have a mentor.
  • "With our microgrants, we've proven that even a small amount of financial support can make a big impact.
  • Events will be held in four U.S. cities this fall and will grow to additional cities throughout 2020.

New Study Shows That Men Are Twice More Likely Than Women to Believe There Is Equal Gender Fairness in the Workplace

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Human resources, Women, Consulting, MEN, Professional services, Consumer, Other Professional Services, Employment discrimination, Gender studies, Sexism, Gender role, Human behavior, Role theory, Humans, Women in the workforce, Articles, Interpersonal relationships

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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190930005480/en/
    The findings from Women in the Workplace reveal that:
    The gender gap in workplace experience is 4 times larger at other organizations compared to the Best Workplaces for Women.
  • When it comes to fair treatment, men were almost twice as likely to believe people are treated fairly, regardless of gender compared to women.
  • With each step up in management, theres an equal increase in the feeling of inclusion for both women and men.
  • Although feeling included at work improves with an increase in managerial ranks, its not the same for all women.

Women in Payments Announces 2019 Award Winners

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Employment discrimination, Women in the workforce

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Women in Payments recognized exceptionally talented leaders and rising stars in the payments industry at the eighth annual Women in Payments Symposium in Toronto on September 18.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Women in Payments recognized exceptionally talented leaders and rising stars in the payments industry at the eighth annual Women in Payments Symposium in Toronto on September 18.
  • MORE ABOUT THE AWARDS AND WINNERS:
    The Women in Payments Rising Star Award recognizes emerging talent in the Canadian payments industry.
  • The Women in Payments Award for Innovation is presented to a woman who has promoted payments innovation through creativity and vision.
  • The Women in Payments Award for Advocate for Women goes to a man or a woman who actively contributes to the advancement and development of women, and publicly celebrates the work and accomplishments of women in the workplace.

Government statement on girls' education

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
American Association of University Women, Female education, Women in the workforce

Secretary of State for International DevelopmentAlok Sharmahas updated the House of Commons on the UK's work to support education for girls around the world.

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  • Secretary of State for International DevelopmentAlok Sharmahas updated the House of Commons on the UK's work to support education for girls around the world.
  • "The UK is a world leader on girls' education, and I'm immensely proud to steer head the British Government's Girls' Education campaign.
  • That campaign 'Leave no girl behind' was launched by our Prime Minister in 2018 when he was the Foreign Secretary.
  • The campaign leads by example, it gets girls learning, builds international political commitment and boosts global investments that all girls have access to 12 years of quality education by 2030."

Government statement on girls' education

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
American Association of University Women, Female education, Women in the workforce

Secretary of State for International DevelopmentAlok Sharmahas updated the House of Commons on the UK's work to support education for girls around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Secretary of State for International DevelopmentAlok Sharmahas updated the House of Commons on the UK's work to support education for girls around the world.
  • "The UK is a world leader on girls' education, and I'm immensely proud to steer head the British Government's Girls' Education campaign.
  • That campaign 'Leave no girl behind' was launched by our Prime Minister in 2018 when he was the Foreign Secretary.
  • The campaign leads by example, it gets girls learning, builds international political commitment and boosts global investments that all girls have access to 12 years of quality education by 2030."

Women Employed Celebrates Illinois Legislative Victories for Women and Families

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Gender equality, Harassment, Workplace bullying, Women, Women in the workforce, Women Employed, Workplace harassment, Workplace, Humans, Human behavior, Human activities

CHICAGO, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Following determined advocacy from Women Employed, our partner organizations, and supporters, the Illinois General Assembly has passed a number of bills that advance equity for Illinois' women and families.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Following determined advocacy from Women Employed, our partner organizations, and supporters, the Illinois General Assembly has passed a number of bills that advance equity for Illinois' women and families.
  • These measures were included in a comprehensive legislative agenda that Women Employed provided to Governor Pritzker upon his election to office.
  • Strengthened Protections Against Workplace Harassment (SB 75): Protects all Illinois workers against sexual and all forms of harassment by strengthening trainings, investigations, and enforcement.
  • Since 1973, Women Employed has opened doors, broken down barriers, and created fundamental, systemic change for working women.

Extra Space Pledges to Take "ElevateHer Challenge"

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Human resource management, Workplace, Extra Space Storage, Women in the workforce, Humans, Diversity, Human activities, Human behavior

Extra Space Storage, Inc. is one of 33 Utah businesses joining the more than 225 organizations working with the Women's Leadership Institute on the ElevateHer Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Extra Space Storage, Inc. is one of 33 Utah businesses joining the more than 225 organizations working with the Women's Leadership Institute on the ElevateHer Challenge.
  • Extra Space has had a longstanding commitment to advancing women in the workplace, winning multiple national best-employer awards.
  • Additionally, Extra Space has the rare distinction of having female leaders on their board, in their c-suite and in every level of their top leadership team.
  • Extra Space has been a great place for me to build my career and we're dedicated to making it even better," said Grace Kunde, Extra Space Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance, and executive sponsor of Extra Space's Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Equal Pay Day Statement

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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GATINEAU, QC, April 9, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement recognizing Equal Pay Day.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, April 9, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement recognizing Equal Pay Day.
  • "On Equal Pay Day, it is important to note how far Canadian women have come in the last 40 years.
  • When Canadian women can count on equal pay for work of equal value, our economy grows stronger, families prosper and communities thrive.
  • While proactive pay equity legislation and pay transparency are important tools to help reduce gender wage gaps, they are part of our broader plan to advance the equality of women in the workplace.

Keysight’s CMO, Marie Hattar, Named as One the 2019 Most Powerful Women in Technology

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Technology, Data management, Internet, Networks, Software, Telecommunications, Security, Mobile, Wireless, Hewlett-Packard, Companies, Keysight, Women in the workforce, Agilent Technologies

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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190403005567/en/
    Marie Hattar, Chief Marketing Officer, Keysight Technologies, has been named as one of the 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in technology is a true testament to the abilities of women in the workplace, said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council.
  • Marie has more than 20 years of marketing leadership experience spanning the security, routing, switching, telecom and mobility markets.
  • The 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology Award is based on the following criteria:
    Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) is a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world.