Gender bias kept alive by people who think it's dead
Workplace gender bias is being kept alive by people who think it's no longer an issue, new research suggests.
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News tagged with pay gap
The glass ceiling: Three reasons why it still exists and is hurting the economy
The glass ceiling, that invisible barrier to advancement that women face at the top levels of the workplace, remains as intractable as ever and is a drag on the economy.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2018
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New research debunks the gender pay gap myth that 'women don't ask'
For nearly two decades, the negotiation skills of working women have frequently been blamed for the gender pay gap. New research by Vanderbilt Professor Jessica A. Kennedy finds the gender difference in tendency to negotiate ...
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2023
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New study shows gender pay gap is still issue for airline staff
High-flying careers in the airline industry don't mean sky-high salaries for women, according to new research by Swansea University.
Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2019
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Minorities, females serving on boards receive less compensation, less leadership roles
While minorities and females are represented on boards of directors of many major corporations in the U.S., they often have fewer leadership opportunities within those organizations. In a new study, University of Missouri ...
Economics & Business
Jan 9, 2017
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Overconfidence dictates who gets 'top jobs,' and research shows men benefit more than women
There has been a steady stream of popular literature in recent years telling women to "lean in," be more confident, and not worry about "imposter syndrome."
Social Sciences
Apr 19, 2023
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The persistence of pay inequality: The gender pay gap in an anonymous online labor market
The U.S. is witnessing a dramatic rise in nontraditional 'gig economy' labor markets where workers are hired for single projects often on a short-term basis. An estimated 0.4% of U.S. adults are currently receiving income ...
Economics & Business
Mar 4, 2020
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Women more likely than men to face poverty during retirement
During their working years, women tend to earn less than men, and when they retire, they're more likely to live in poverty.
Social Sciences
Jul 10, 2016
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Women still find it tough to reach the top in science
Women are playing an increasing role in science today but there are still barriers that can prevent them from achieving success comparable to their male colleagues. This feeds the argument that there is a gender pay gap in ...
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2015
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New wage gap calculator aims to help close earnings gap
The United States has had a federal equal pay law on the books for close to 60 years—and yet some projections estimate it'll be another 30 years before women and men finally earn the same. On Boston's Equal Pay Day on April ...
Economics & Business
Apr 19, 2022
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