How can succession planning be improved? And what happens to an organization when there isn't a plan in place? Or maybe one that's no longer relevant? An organization without a pipeline of capable leaders ready to step into key positions is asking for trouble. The way to improve the succession planning process is to prepare ...
Male-dominated professions and industries continue to reinforce harmful stereotypes. These typecasts create unfavorable environments that make it overly challenging for career-minded women to excel. Often, women pursuing executive careers must apply double the effort as their male counterparts only to get half the credit. On top of that, the gender pay gap means earning less ...
Giving thanks can make you a better leader and earn respect from employees. But what does being grateful mean for businesswomen, and how do you develop genuine appreciation? Gratitude is an essential leadership skill for career women. Yet, despite its positive influence, appreciation is not common in America's work culture. Survey research from 2017 found ...
Is asking for help dangerous for women at the executive level? When it comes to how they could be perceived, it can be. To navigate this tightrope, women in senior leadership positions must be intentional about how they ask for help and manage how they’re perceived. Managers who ask for help tend to achieve better ...
By Jennifer Carter, President of EWF International Whether you’re a self-improvement newbie or binge it like you’re watching Netflix, professional development is a must for everyone. Everyone. Why? It often means the difference between getting promoted and getting stuck. Another thing: your company should pay for it. You’re an asset for them, and developing your skills ...
The verdict is in, diversity is good for business at all organization levels. Those who have paved the way, the early adopters who prioritized gender parity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) foci, reaped the benefits during 2021’s Great Resignation. They have picked up some of the best mid-career talent available by angling their hiring ...
Part of being a strong leader is understanding your experience, perspective, and awareness are limited, and that finding ways for your leadership to broaden its capabilities will help strengthen your organization. Consider this simple illustration: If everyone you work with only knows how to use a hammer and they’re suddenly handed screws, what do you ...
The release of a new Women in the Workplace report from Lean In always conjures up ambivalent emotions. On the positive side, it’s undeniable that there are more efforts toward female representation in corporate America than ever before. Yet, seeing the movement in the right direction in such small measurements year after year can be ...
According to Catalyst’s 2020 report, the number of women in senior management roles reached 29% globally. While this is a significant milestone, there’s no denying we have a long way to go. According to the International Labour Organization, women are overrepresented in support roles such as administration while being underrepresented in most senior leadership roles. ...
The US workforce has seen a wild surge of resignations across industries over the past several months. The mass exodus of workers was dubbed The Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit. And it hasn’t just been retail and entry-level workers, but employees of all backgrounds and levels have been part of the movement. ...
