Five Years of #MeToo Sexual Harassment Still Common in Workplaces

?In October 2017, actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” The post went viral. Women around the world began... Read more »

Viewpoint: How Women in HR Can Achieve Leadership Positions

Lisa has her MBA and leads the HR department at her company, but often feels that her ideas are dismissed or she’s talked over by other members of her company’s leadership team.... Read more »

Viewpoint: Women Should Discuss Professional Development with Female Friends

?Recently, I had a conversation with a close female friend. Both of us are career ambitious. Therefore, a good part of our conversation was focused on work. However, what struck me most... Read more »

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

?In August, Lone Star Ambulance, a critical care transportation company in San Antonio, settled a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation. The... Read more »

Which Workers Value Employer-Provided Travel Assistance for Abortions?

?Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, companies in states that now prohibit abortion have contemplated whether to provide travel support for employees to receive abortion services in states that... Read more »

Viewpoint: Which Metrics Can Organizations Use to Monitor the Progress of Women in Virtual Work Arrangements?

?Offering virtual work arrangements has shown to be an effective way to support the advancement of female employees. However, there is less certainty about how to monitor the career progression of women... Read more »

McDonald’s Franchisee to Pay $1.6 Million in Sexual-Harassment Case

A New England-area McDonald’s franchisee must pay $1.6 million in damages for failing to protect workers from a manager who sexually harassed them over several years at… Read more »

Race and Roe: Black Women Talk Effects of Court Decision

?Many Black women have expressed shock and outrage over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed access to abortion throughout the country. Michelle Webb, chief communications officer of... Read more »

Menopause: What Employers Need to Know

?In 2018, Jenni Dunn noticed subtle changes to her mood and concentration. Dunn, who oversaw the sales and marketing for a boutique hotel in London, found that tasks she previously completed with... Read more »

Viewpoint: How ERGs Can Support Women Working in Hybrid Environments

?Women are more likely than men to prefer hybrid or remote schedules. Specifically, 1 in 3 women prefer to work fully remotely, and 1 in 2 women desire a hybrid schedule, according to a 2021 report... Read more »