The word Opportunity literally means “time or a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.” So if we want to scrutinize the idea as to whether the women of today are getting equal opportunities, we need to look at whether the time or set of...
You can say what you like about Margaret Thatcher, but there’s no denying that the woman could speak. After all, you don’t become the first female British prime minister by mumbling your way through the election campaign and mincing your words once you’re in office....
When your employees do an amazing job, as a business owner, you need to reward them for their hard work. Teams that feel appreciated for their efforts are motivated to work harder and will be more likely to stay at a company and work their way up. But what if you’re...
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While the past year has seen increased strides toward gender equality in entrepreneurship, it’s still a work in progress, especially when it comes to venture capital. Among the 3,003 companies that secured Seed, Series A or Series B funding in 2016, only 479 (16%) had...
Time is money, or at least that’s the equivalent in the world of business. A company’s ability to produce results in a short period of time is extremely important to the overall success of the brand. Obviously, the more work your staff can get done through the course...
In recent years, only 40% of the workforce in more than 80 countries is made up of women, but due to technology and movements for equality, the gap between genders in the workforce is slowly decreasing. However, despite the changing times, the workplace still has its...
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How good are you at building relationships in the workplace? Honesty, empathy, and good intentions can go a long way toward helping form productive collaborative partnerships – but there can be such a range of colleagues and management types in your work environment...
For many of us, the idea of women's work fashion conjures up images of stodgy pant suits, finicky pantyhose, and ankle-breaking heels. Thankfully, this mental image is as outdated as the business-smart blazer your mom still has hanging in the back of her closet -...
Too many people underestimate the value of body language in business. This is a big mistake. First impressions absolutely matter, and by being mindful of the right body language, you can make the right gestures and movements that will help you get any meeting or...