Breaking barriers: dismantling the glass ceiling

Article Abstract:

Discrimination against women still exist in the corporate world despite their qualifications. While women may compose close to half of the entire US workforce, less than 5% are occupying top management positions in US corporations. The inability of women to rise to the highest rung in the corporate ladder is referred to as the glass ceiling. Attitudes of male managers, specifically those who determine promotions, have been cited as critical factors in establishing the glass ceiling. Women who have encountered this discrimination often turn to entrepreneurship as a way out.

Social aspects, Analysis, Cover Story, Sex discrimination against women, Women executives

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Women and the blues: how depression affects you

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Depression not only affects a woman but also her associates as well as her work. Depressed women usually experience lethargic feelings, low self-esteem and anti-social behavior. Companies may counteract the negative effects of depression in the work place by providing employee education, assistance services and health programs. These preventive measures would prove cost-effective in the long run. People should recognize depression as an ailment that requires medical attention and treat it as such.

Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Working women

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Coupons: cutting your grocery bill in half

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Many women find that clipping coupons are important to their personal budgets, and manufacturers benefit by creating a purchase of their product and receiving important purchasing information. Some consumers dislike being monitored by companies feeling it is an invasion of their privacy. Making coupon clipping pay requires organisation to dispose of expired coupons and clip new ones, matching to the shopping list and measuing results.

Usage, Finance, Women, Coupons (Retail), Discount coupons

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