The U.N. has declared October 11 as marking the International Day of the Girl Child. This year, 2017, the focus is on data. A number of strategies and initiatives are underway to quantify issues surrounding young females, especially in developing countries to enhance the lives and livelihood of young girls. Data for…
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Every year, a day in October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness via Pink Ribbon Day. It used to be 24th October though it now seems to have stretched into a longer period. During October, wear pink in support of those who are battling breast cancer, those who have survived, and…
International Women’s Day (IWD) falls internationally on March 8 of each year. It’s a day that celebrates women and their achievements with a focus on the future. Looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker for your next IWD event? Melanie Wass is a dynamic speaker who specialises in women’s development.…
We’re delighted to announce that we are implementing a new program. Designed for the mature employee, the program aims to motivate, inspire and re-energise the mature employee to enjoy remaining in the workforce and to plan for their staged retirement. A similar program is available for employers to learn how…
Sunday October 15 is Rural Women’s Day Rural women, mainly farmers, are at least 1.6 billion and represent more than a quarter of the total world population. Women produce on average more than half of all the food that is grown: up to 😯 per cent in Africa, 6O per…
Know someone who wants to do Springboard but can’t make the current scheduled dates? Want to give a valued staff member a bonus that will make a difference? Available now – SPRINGBOARD PROGRAM GIFT CERTIFICATE/VOUCHER An official gift certificate written in the recipient’s name which she can use for any…
Just released … new research statistics from the designers of the Springboard Women’s Development Program: 89% of Springboard participants report a greater motivation at work – over 10 years after completing the program. The full report is being compiled but I couldn’t resist telling you that key result! Goes to…
These links are pdf files (to get a pdf file reader, go to www.adobe.com) NEWSLETTERS … Issue Jun 2005 – right click here to download a copy Issue Sep 2005 – right click here to download a copy ARTICLES … Diversity today Diversity at work Stress at Work These links…
Does this mean we’re equal? over 50% of HSC leavers are girls; 58% of university graduates are female; Women have access to paid work in all Australian organisations 49% of professionals are women; 49% of property investors are women; 47% of shareholders are women; and 35% of small business owners…
This is a great interview with a successful businesswoman. Take note of the clues she leaves… Lois Silverman, founder of CRA Managed Care, a $250 million firm dealing with lowering the cost of workmen’s compensation claims, incorporates a mixture of discipline, on-the-job experiences, networking and even mentoring to accomplish her…
New findings from a 10-year study by the Equal Opportunities Commission (UK) New findings from a 2-year study by the Equal Opportunities Commission (UK) show that 75% of females continue to occupy a range of only 5 occupational groups – including Cleaning, Catering, Caring, Cashiering and Clerical. Woman-identified jobs command…