Most HR directors not concerned by gender equality
August 4, 2011
peoplemanagement.co.uk
Of 180 HR directors surveyed by recruitment firm Robert Half, only 41 per cent said they were running or planning initiatives to help women achieve professional parity with men.….. more

In business, a woman’s place is in the boardroom
August 5, 2011
reuters.com – Jane Merriman
Companies across Europe are being urged to respond to pressure for greater gender diversity in top management, and those which have already embraced their high-flying female executives have discovered that mixed boards broaden perspective, focus more closely on performance and may reduce reckless, ego-driven behaviour……. more

The Importance of Women Entrepreneurs
August 18, 2011
forbes.com – Sheri Caplan
Entrepreneurship matters. Its benefits are many, from rewarding problem solving, organizational, and leadership abilities, to fostering creativity and engendering empowerment. Not the least of its merits is the significant boost it gives to the economy…….. more

Are Women Choosing Romance Over Math and Science?
August 18, 2011
time.com – Meredith Melnick
Women are notoriously underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM, for short). Now a new study suggests it’s because women’s interest in romance may be getting in the way…….. more

Businesswomen believe firms will ignore target for females on boards
August 21st 2011
scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com – Erikka Askeland
Scottish businesswomen are expecting firms north of the Border to fall at the first hurdle as a deadline set out in the Davies review into female representation on boards fast approaches, new research shows……… more

Sex and Power Scotland
August 2011
Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Gender Pay Gap Widens
31st August 2011
The gap between how much male and female managers are paid has widened by £500 to £10,546 in the past year, a study suggests. Female managers are now paid an average £31,895 per year, compared with £42,441 for men doing the same job, according to the Chartered Management Institute – more details