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2012 Women in Business and the Gender Gap Research and Statistics

Women on Business

With that in mind, I went through all of the research-related articles published on Women on Business during 2012 and pulled together 20 articles that provide the most compelling data. Let’s hope the numbers continue to change for the positive in 2013 so companies hire and promote powerful, diverse teams and leaders.

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Why Understanding Gen Z Is Your Leadership’s Next Big Step

Lead from Within

These digital natives, born between 1997 and 2012, are poised to make a significant impact on the workplace. Embrace technology, leverage digital platforms for communication, and be open to innovative tools and solutions. As we navigate the ever-changing evolution of the workforce, the spotlight is now on Generation Z.

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100 Most Powerful Women in the World

Women on Business

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Forbes has released its annual list of the 100 most powerful women in the world, and the top spot goes to Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany. The top 10 most powerful women in the world in 2012 according to Forbes are: Angela Merkel, Chancellor, Germany – Politics.

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The Growing Power of Women in Business

Women on Business

Today, women are wielding more and more power on both sides of the business transaction. And while these figures represent US households, the percentages are being exported due to technology driven globalization. In 2012, 18 of the Fortune 500 companies will have women CEOs at the helm. Times have certainly changed!

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April 2012 Carnival of Leadership Development: Earth Day Edition

QAspire

Welcome to the April 1st 2012 Carnival of Leadership Development. I’d like to dedicate this edition of Carnival to Earth Day 2012 , celebrated every year on 22nd April as a movement to protect the beautiful planet we all have inherited. Pet peeves masquerade as values giving them hidden power over your leadership style.

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The Smart Side of Rewards and Recognition

QAspire

With automated work processes, real time metrics and sophisticated HR technology available, it is easier than ever before to recognize people for their efforts in the right direction. Here is an excerpt from my 2012 post titled “ Building Engaged Teams with Power of Appreciation ” – “ People work for reasons beyond pay.

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Leading HR: Harnessing Social Power

LDRLB

The power of these networks cannot be understated. They form an invisible structure that is more powerful than any formal structure imparted by the organization’s leaders. This social power is especially important as Millennials continue to infiltrate workplaces. They are the people department after all. Retrieved from link.

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