Major failings in the New York Times’ diversity report
“We must change our culture”, the New York Times says and plans “sweeping” reforms after the diversity report’s findings. The New York Times’ diversity report published last week paints a
Why women’s empowerment is essential to economic recovery
The economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound detrimental effect for most people around the world. Yet, it has impacted men and women differently and disproportionately,
Diversity and Inclusion Company Index: Facebook
The awareness of diversity and inclusion in business has grown over the last few years. More and more companies, even from the tech industry, try to keep their commitments to
Netflix leads on women directors, lags with Latin and Asian roles
Diversity study shows that Netflix makes headway in diversifying the film industry, though gaps remain. Netflix outpaced the industry in hiring women and women of color to direct its films
Diversity and Inclusion Company Index: Microsoft
Diversity and Inclusion doesn't just happen: companies need to have a strategy and a commitment to achieve it - and some do it better than others. Moonshot news is starting…
Google-owner agrees on back pay for women
Google-owner Alphabet will pay USD 3.8 million in order to settle cases of underpaid women. The company was accused of underpaying women and unfairly having passed over women and Asians
More women in European Parliament than in US Congress
Women have a stronger presentation in the European Parliament than they have in the newly elected US Congress. Women make up a bit more than a quarter of all members
A project to increase women voices in media
There are fewer women than men being interviewed and talking to the media. Many have tried to change that but with limited success. However, the BBC says that the corporation´s
MEPs call for actions & targets on closing the gender pay gap
The European Parliament welcomed the positive measures included in the EU’s new Gender Equality Strategy. However, it calls for additional actions and specific and binding targets for 2025, in order
Study: Women executives make companies more profitable
Companies at the London stock exchange’s listing FTSE 350 which have executive committees with female membership of more than 33% had 2020 a net profit margin over ten times greater