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Women CEOs and the State of Female Executives [Infographic]

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According to Catalyst, women held just 2% of Fortune 500 CEO positions in 2011. Motif Investing is an online broker offering innovative online investing and stock trading services to turn ideas and global trends into investment opportunities. What’s really happening to women executives in the business world?

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10 Best Countries For Women In 2012 (Spoiler Alert: U.S. Did Not Make the Cut)

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” Finland: Up from the third spot on the list in 2011, Finland’s new position at #2 matches its jump in the WEC Global Gender Gap this year. Ireland has made great strides in closing the gender gap since 2006 when the WEC began measuring the Global Gender Gap.

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United States To Add 5 Million Millionaires By 2017

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Robert Frank of CNBC shared some important statistics from the Credit Suisse Global Wealth 2012 report about the status of millionaires around the world, including: The number of millionaires in the United States will more than double in the next five years (53% increase). The United States will have 16.9 millionaires by 2017.

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Gender Gap on Corporate Boards in Canada Creates Calls for Quotas

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Gender inequality at executive levels and on corporate boards of directors is a global problem. It is unclear whether there is permanent improvement, however, because 41 per cent had no women in 2009, and the proportion then worsened in 2010 and 2011.

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Leadership Strategies: Are You a Davos Woman?

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First some facts: Did you know that fewer than 3 percent of the Fortune Global 500 chief executives are women ? 1 Comments 1 Women Entrepreneurs January 18th, 2011 at 5:42 pm Thanks for this post. By Sylvia Lafair Picture yourself in Davos Switzerland at the annual gathering of the world’s rich and powerful.

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End-of-the-Year Tax Tips for Last Minute Savings

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Many of the business owners we work with say they’re ready to get 2011 behind them. Plenty of good news remains in 2011 for business owners yet to capitalize on three last minute tax planning tips that keep more cash on hand for 2012. January 2012 beckons as business objectives glisten with potential revitalization and realignment.

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A Guilty Conscience = A Great Hire??? :: Women on Business

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By Maribeth Kuzmeski Are you looking to add new individuals to your team in 2011? Studies show that hiring guilt-prone employees is smart business! Keep in mind, there is a big difference between guilt-prone and guilty) Guilt-ridden people make better employees, tend to work hard, perform better and are less likely to call in sick.