Gender issues

Overwork and 24/7 demands are pushing both men and women to quit their jobs, new data finds.

“Inclusion is a sense of being known and valued for bringing your whole self to work,” Limeade CEO Henry Albrecht says. “Diversity means you're getting the best ideas in the room, and you can hear the best ideas.”

The total amount of families’ daily allowance days would increase from 11.5 months to more than 14 months, with both parents receiving an equal quota of 164 days.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

“You need laws and structures that lead the way to gender equality,” says Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin at the World Economic Forum.

With its appointment of Martine Lellis, one of the largest and most-acquisitive RIAs ups its leadership ranks to almost 40% women.

On average, the company’s female employees earn 29% less than the men, a reflection of how few women occupy the most lucrative jobs.

In emerging markets, women on boards were more likely than men to have financial expertise.

The gender gap is alive and well when it comes to career timeouts and savings often take the hit.

Some states are enacting laws that may help equalize pay, but it may not be enough.