DiversityInc Newsletter for January 24, 2011 C. Vivian Stringer, head coach of the Rutgers University women’s basketball team, talks about what it takes to be a leader and why today’s woman is better equipped for leadership than ever. Click here to read this article
It’s time for Women to Partner with Men for Value Creation
by Lavinia Gene Weissman Some people think I have a “thing” about heart, because I was born on Valentine’s Day. Most of us know that the heart is easily associated with love, romance, Valentine’s Day. Many people forget what I have been on the fast track to learn, heart implies …
The Heart To Lead – Women as Allies for the Greater Good
Film review by Maria Pinochet, President, Kore Access; Ethical Markets Advisory Board I have been deeply touched by the Heart to Lead (which I had to watch twice!), produced by Imagine the Good. The feature-length film explores the many ways that women take on leadership roles and in so doing …
The first Champion for Equality in the Workplace is…
Albert Ragon, Managing Director of Danone Belgium is the laureate of the first AXA Wo_Men@Work Award! Diversity is just one part of a more fundamental equation:to enable everyone to realise their potential within the company.Diversity is not therefore based on a programme or a project. It is a culture, an …
To quota or not to quota — The results of the Norwegian Experience
I want to dedicate a special newsletter to Norway’s first outcome of the 40% quotas law. A few days ago I had the chance to take part in The international Board Impact Conference in Oslo. This conference brought together board members, executives, investors and researchers to discuss and learn from …
No country in the world has yet managed to obtain absolute equality
Nordic countries top Gender Gap Index while France slips and US climbs Nordic countries Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden continue to demonstrate the greatest equality between men and women according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2010. According to the report’s index, the level of gender equality …
Investors Put Gender on the Agenda
BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– A coalition of global investors, managing over US $73 billion in assets, called on companies across the world today to increase representation of qualified women on boards of directors and in senior management. The call from Pax World, Calvert and Walden Asset Management, comes in response to …
Dr. Mary C. Pearl, Internationally Known Scientist, Educator and Not-For-Profit Executive,Educator and Not-For-Profit Executive, is the Garrison Institute’s New CEO
Dr. Mary C. Pearl, Internationally Known Scientist, Educator and Not-For-Profit Executive, is the Garrison Institute’s New CEO The Garrison Institute is pleased to announce that Mary C. Pearl, Ph. D. is our new Chief Executive Officer, effective August, 2010. She is an internationally known conservationist who served as the first …
Invitation: Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus
Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus Facing the Climate Crisis, Collaborating for Solutions Working Session on Four Thriving Initiatives Men are also very welcome! Bay Area Gathering September 17th 2010, 7:00 PM New Location: Book Passage Conference Room, Limited Seating the Book Passage has two buildings, go to the one in …
Lia Diskin – Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Award for promotion of Gandhian values
It is a joy to inform you that our co-founder, Lia Diskin, was offered the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation 2010 International Award for her Contribution to Promotion of Gandhian Values outside India. This international distinction is offered yearly, and previous winners include Bishop Desmond Tutu, Johan Galtung, Sir Joseph Rottblat, Mr. …