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All combat roles now open to women, defense secretary says

The New York Times: In a historic transformation of the American military, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Thursday that the Pentagon would open all combat jobs to women. “There will be no exceptions,” Carter …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2015
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Guest Opinion: Flex your buying power this season

It’s the season for spending, and for most of us, a time for facing the challenge of today’s marketplace. Whether retail store, catalog or online, women have tremendous power as consumers.

It’s known that women…
By TERRY HERNANDEZ | Dec 7, 2015
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VIDEO: ‘It’s not a gender issue; it’s an economic issue’

      In October, NEXUS Executive Women’s Alliance announced the launch of its EPIC Corporate Challenge at a luncheon for Central Iowa CEOs at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

The EPIC Challenge invites…
By MEGAN VERHELST | Dec 7, 2015
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SURVEY: How working parents share the load at home

A recent Pew Research study on how couples share the responsibility of running a household reveals a different set of perceptions on how men and women share those duties.   The findings — based on…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Dec 7, 2015
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A Closer Look: Ellen Yee

Ellen Yee has two long-held passions: the law and international relations. Yee, who joined Drake University’s law faculty in 2005 and was named director of the law school’s international programs in 2013, recently was honored …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 4, 2015
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Applications open for Community Connect mentor program

Applications are now being accepted for Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success, a program of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. The five-session program, running February through May, occurs in a small-group setting that ensures interaction …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015
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On The Rise: 11-30-15

  Lindsay Eastin Hired as Heart Walk director at American Heart Association.  Des Moines   Tanya Brunscheon Promoted to advertising manager at the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Waterloo   Cheryl Hovenga Promoted to clinical services manager…
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015
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SPEAK UP: Using your six sources of influence

  How can you influence and motivate a team to get the job done when you do not have a job title that commands the team’s respect? Jo Miller of Be Leaderly says that while…
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015
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SPEAK UP: Three ways to tell if a company supports women of color

  Many women face disproportionately steep odds for advancement at work, among other forms of discrimination, despite recent progress. While most companies may claim to promote fairness and diversity, their cultures and policies can differ…
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015
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For women, income inequality continues into retirement

  Iowa Public Radio: Poverty does not treat men and women equally, especially in old age. Women 65 years old and older who are living in poverty outnumber men in those circumstances by more than…
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2015