Posts tagged "female business leaders"

Australia's economic recovery would be greatly helped along by the inclusion of more talented female founders in our startup ecosystem.

If women cannot even achieve parity of appointments in this scenario — the wake of the #MeToo movement — it’s difficult to imagine when they ever will.

Women make up half of all science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine PhD candidates and researchers — but only 20% of senior leaders.

Women are doing better in functional executive roles but are finding it hard to advance outside of areas such as legal, compliance and human resources.  

Ariane Barker believes well-educated women are still struck by a pressure to find a balance between being the primary carer and having a career they want.

It’s almost two decades since the dotcom crash and Julie Wainwright has emerged once more, in her 50s, stronger and smarter than ever before.

By appointing a female director, firms may reduce environmental litigation risk by 1.5% — the equivalent of saving US$3.1 million, a new study shows.

Amid the bleak stats, there are glimmers of hope, as initiatives across the world help female entrepreneurs raise capital and realise their dreams.

You can have the best idea, team and revenue source in the world, but it's almost guaranteed to be a bumpy ride. That is where resilience comes in.

Emma Isaacs acquired Business Chicks when she was just 26 years old, and turned it into the largest women’s networking group in Australia.

You can deal with your imposter syndrome by embracing it. These feelings can be a reminder that you’ve pushed yourself beyond your comfort zone.

When it comes to funding, women are still getting crumbs, while men make off with the loaf.