Unveiling Shared Visions of Success Among Working Women
Buzzy terms such as "girl boss" can contribute to the pressure women experience as a result of societal expectations surrounding success.
Disney faces mass rebellion from female workers over pay
Almost 9,000 workers at Disney have joined forces for a lawsuit over an alleged gender pay gap at the company.
Economics Nobel Winner Highlighted "Motherhood Penalty" For Women
Claudia Goldin, a Harvard University economics professor, is only the third woman to win the prize.
Outrage as woman asks for a rise, but only her male co-worker got it
"Conversations around pay, worker conditions, benefits—they are all conversations I don't think we're having enough," the female worker told Newsweek.
The Pay Gap Isn't Caused by Sexism. It's the Result of Women's Choices
Getting more women into leadership roles is a laudable goal. But it won't change the desire of many women to focus their attention at home.
Don't Panic—It Can be Great to Be a Woman in the Workforce Today
A close look at the reasons women are leaving, and at the broader implications, shows no one needs to brace for disaster.
The 10 States Where the Housing Market Is Harder for Women
Women in Rhode Island have to wait nearly six years longer than their male peers to save for a down payment.
Women in Health Care Earn 24 Percent Less Than Male Colleagues: Report
The gender pay gap persists at a time when about 67 percent of the world's health and care workers are women.
Recruiter Goes On Wild 'Rant' After Being Asked About Pay: 'No Value Now'
"We need someone who is into work more than money," said the recruiter's reply to applicant Aryan Aggarwal.
State Named 'Worst for Women' in Study Confuses Senator
Women's economic and social well-being, voter turnout, healthcare and safety were among the indicators used to conclude the findings of the study.
Woman Praised for Quitting Job After Finding She's Paid Less Than 'Newbie'
Several users of Reddit said they "salute" the female employee for "not putting up with bulls**t."
Woman Discovers Salary Is $30K Less Than Co-Workers—'Lost All Motivation'
"Do the work you're paid to do, get time and experience in, and look for a better-paying job," said one commenter on the viral post.
Gender Equity at Work Advances at 'Glacial Pace,' New Harvard Survey Shows
Progress is being made toward workplace gender equity but it's still very slow going, according to a new analysis by Harvard Business School.
City Bans Men From Applying for $63,000-A-Year Street Sweeper Operator Job
The role said it wanted women, non-binary and gender-nonconforming people to apply "in recognition that some groups are underrepresented."
15 College Majors With the Greatest Gender Disparities
Gender disparities persist in college majors, then trickle down to careers, whether in computer science and electrical engineering, or nursing and teaching.
10 Ways Inequity Still Very Much Exists in the Workplace
The gender pay gap is consistently in the news—yet the problem is not being readily resolved.
WH Reports Roughly 1 Percent Pay Gap Between Men and Women in Biden Admin
Out of President Joe Biden's senior White House staff, around 56 percent are women.
Exclusive: Pandemic Could Cost Typical U.S. Woman Nearly $600,000 in Income
It's not just the loss of current income during the COVID crisis that will hurt millions of women financially, but also reduced future earnings and retirement benefits that will likely follow. As one economist put it, women may "eat the cost of the pandemic for the rest of their working lives."
The Secret to Getting More Women in Leadership: Men
"When men speak up, they also foster awareness and acceptance about gender inequity as a shared problem, not a special interest."
'Workplaces Good for Women Are Good for Everyone' Harvard Experts Say
"Managers at every level must be invested in and feel accountable for advancing equity, and that goes double for CEOs and others whose example and actions have outsize influence."
Time for a Gender Parity 'Moonshot' in Tech Boardrooms
Failure to act soon leaves companies open to punitive measures when state governments inevitably step in.
Girls Who Code CEO Reshma Saujani Has a Plan to Pay Moms $2,400 a Month
The nonprofit founder is advocating a plan to help working mothers rebuild lives that have been upended by the pandemic. Washington is taking notice—and so are critics.
25 Times Actors Got Paid Less Than Their Co-Stars
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars (especially female ones) have accepted less money than their co-stars, despite them being in major or even lead roles in major films.
Viola Davis Praised for Powerful Pay Gap Speech: 'Pay Me What I'm Worth'
In an interview form 2018 that has resurfaced on Twitter, Viola Davis said: "If there's no one like me... you pay me what I'm worth. You give me what I'm worth."
Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Women is 'Devastating,' Says Sheryl Sandberg
"You know how they say never waste a crisis? We need to not waste this moment to fix the structural problems that women face," Sandberg said.
The Average Woman Loses $407,760 Over Her Life Due to the Gender Wage Gap
Equal Pay Day falls on March 31 this year. At the current rate of progress in the U.S., women won't catch up to men when it comes to how much they are paid until 2059. Here's a by-the-numbers look at the persistent gender wage gap.
Andrew Yang Accused of Firing Woman Who Raised Pay Gap Complaint
An anonymous former employee of Manhattan GMAT told BuzzFeed News that Yang "spoke positively" of her work before she was fired.
How Much Do You Make? Here's Why We All Should Answer
Workers are finally fighting back against the damaging culture of salary secrecy.
Black Women Only Earn 61 Cents for Every Dollar Made by White Men
Over a 40-year career, that means that black women make $946,120 less than white men, according to the National Women's Law Center.
USWNT Claims U.S. Soccer Used 'False Numbers' to Hide Gender Pay Gap
U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro stated on Monday that women had been paid more than men over the last nine years.