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Women’s and Gender Issues

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National study calls for industry action on gender parity, diversity in commercial real estate

A national study indicates there is much work to do on gender and diversity parity – with little progress over the last five years – within the commercial real estate industry.

The 2020 CREW Network …

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Sept. 29: Communicating Across the Gender Divide

Ever feel like men and women speak completely different languages? This fun, high-energy workshop, hosted by Women Lead Change, focuses on bridging the gender communication gap. Learn tips, tools, and strategies for effectively communicating with …

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Sept. 29: Communicating Across the Gender Divide

Ever feel like men and women speak completely different languages? This fun, high-energy workshop hosted by Women Lead Change focuses on bridging the gender communication gap. Learn tips, tools and strategies for effectively communicating with …

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Iowa counties, cities improve gender balance on boards

Cities and counties across the state continue to work toward achieving gender balance on commissions and boards, according to a new report from Iowa State University’s Catt Center for Women and Politics.

The percentage of …

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Catt Center study: Counties, cities improve gender balance on boards

Cities and counties across the state continue to work toward achieving gender balance on commissions and boards, according to a new report from Iowa State University’s Catt Center for Women and Politics. The percentage of …

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ADAPTING ROLES: Family and gender issues heightened during pandemic, Business Record survey shows

By Emily Blobaum | Contributor, and Emily Barske | Associate editor  

Time kind of stands still and it’s hard to disconnect. This response from one of the people who answered the Business Record’s survey on family and gender issues …

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Guest opinion: ISU class makes history with gender equity

By Jacquelyn Rees Ulmer | Associate dean and professor, Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University

Back in August, I walked the halls of the Gerdin Business Building. I had many reasons to smile. The beautiful …

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Pandemic worsens gender pay gap

The gender wage gap existed before the coronavirus, but experts say this pandemic overburdens women and deepens inequalities. A Newsy/Ipsos poll found that during this pandemic, 45% of women had work hours cut or had …

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Half of 50 large corporations fail annual Gender Pay Scorecard report

Of 50 leading U.S. companies, half of them received a failing grade of F in the Gender Pay Scorecard released today by investment manager Arjuna Capital and Proxy Impact. Only three companies – Starbucks, Mastercard and Citigroup …

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Guest opinion: Value: The gender-intelligent blind spot

By Tiffany O’Donnell | CEO, Women Lead Change

She may say she’s leaving your company because of work-life issues; however, research shows that may not be the whole story.

Surveys by Gender Intelligence experts Barbara Annis …