The New WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
At long last, about a “school year” later, the WNBA and WNBPA have reached an agreement (tentatively) for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Women
Netflix Diversity Study Prompts A $100 Million Equity Fund
Recent analysis on the diversity of Netflix shows from 2018-2019 revealed key successes and failures in terms of on screen representation in proportion to the US population. In reaction to this study, Netflix has established a fund to aid in the investment in underrepresented communities both on- and off-screen.
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Suiting up for Women’s History Month
Women’s history is the history of all mankind, serving as a reflection of the present day. Though women across the world have been breaking glass ceilings for centuries, why was the idea of a woman in a suit once deemed socially unacceptable?
Read MoreThe Sound of Shattering Glass: Jane Fraser Named CEO of Citigroup
“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the brick that others have thrown at her.” – Anonymous
According to Fortune, the number of women running Fortune 500 companies represents a mere 7.4% of the top spots in 2020. However, Jane Fraser shattered the glass ceiling and has helped to pave a way for women on Wall Street. Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the United States, named Ms. Fraser to take the reins as chief executive in February. She is the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank and will succeed Michael Corbat who has been CEO for eight years.
Read MoreHow Hiring Women Can Boost Economic Recovery
There is no doubt that the pandemic has caused economic problems— small businesses are closing, close to 18 million Americans are unemployed according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and stock prices are falling at enormous rates. The question on most people’s minds is: how will we recover from such a big loss in our economy?
Read MoreNational Association of Women Business Owners Pressing Congress for More Aid
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is urging Congress to provide more aid for its members amid the coronavirus pandemic. This imploration comes after 38% of NAWBO members answered that they were concerned about their business failing, according to a survey issued by NAWBO.
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