Kim Elsesser
Senior Contributor at Forbes
Author of SEX AND THE OFFICE, UCLA lecturer, Forbes contributor, and ex-Wall Streeter investigating why women earn only 82¢ for every $1 earned by men.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether that means applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay. The result is a persistent gender competition gap that keeps women from advancing at the same rate as men. However, new research reveals that simply informing women of this gender gap boosts their willingness to compete. Women’s reluctance to compete has been well-documented.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
Today, trailblazing athlete and equality advocate Billie Jean King became the first female athlete to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame specifically for her contributions to sports—marking yet another milestone in a career defined by firsts. While her tennis career may have ended, King has remained at the forefront of the fight for equity, championing women in sports and corporate leadership.
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4 weeks ago |
forbes.com.br | Kim Elsesser
Apesar do aumento da conscientização sobre a desigualdade de gênero nas áreas de STEM (sigla em inglês para Ciências, Tecnologia, Engenharia e Matemática), um novo estudo indica que os pais ainda interagem mais com filhos meninos do que com meninas em atividades matemáticas — mesmo considerando a área igualmente importante para ambos.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
March 25th marks Equal Pay Day, a reminder of the persistent wage gap between men and women. In recognition of this day, Indeed, a job search and hiring platform, analyzed job postings to assess workplace trends that impact pay equity. Their findings reveal a mixed picture. While more employers are posting salaries in job listings—a crucial step in closing the gender pay gap—remote work opportunities are dwindling, a shift that could set women back.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
Advertising spending on women’s sports surged in 2024, more than doubling from the previous year, according to a new report from TV marketing firm EDO. Women’s basketball attracted the largest share of the investment. With more money flowing into the industry than ever before, these gains could also translate into financial progress for female athletes. Advertisers spent $244 million on women’s sports in 2024, marking a 139% year-over-year increase.
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New research sheds light on discrimination against expectant fathers. The study finds that the more workplace discrimination an expectant father perceives, the more likely the mother is to exit the workforce or switch jobs. @forbes https://t.co/W10jSawQI7
Women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay. Now, new research reveals that simply informing women of this gender gap boosts their willingness to compete. https://t.co/6Ipb8axsOi
Billie Jean King got a star on the Walk Of Fame today - and afterward, I got to talk to her about her thoughts on women's professional sports, women in the boardroom, and why athletes make great business leaders. @forbes https://t.co/iy9Dw3Hqd8