Women’s History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the mark women have left throughout history, amplify their voices, share their stories and celebrate their triumphs. However, Women’s History Month is not just about celebrating achievements. It’s also a time to confront the systemic barriers and inequalities hindering progress.
This Meeting in a Box debunks myths about what’s holding back women in the workplace and highlights how Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) advances opportunities for women in their careers.
The National Women’s History Month theme for 2024 is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” Fair360 spotlights four female leaders advancing DEI at their respective companies. This cultural competency tool also features facts, figures and a timeline of critical events in women’s history.
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Debunking Myths to Accelerate Progress for Women in the Workplace
While data shows the representation of women in the C-suite is the highest it’s ever been, increasing nearly 65% since 2015, several myths continue to circle about why women struggle with negative workplace experiences and a lack of career advancement.
In the first article of our 2024 Women’s History Month Meeting in a Box, we’ll dig into these myths and reveal the real reasons behind women’s struggles in the workplace. We’ll also discuss steps employers can take to dismantle these myths and support women’s career progression.
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How Companies Can Support Careers for Women in STEM
Research shows that women in STEM fields experience significant discrimination. Additionally, they struggle for pay equity and are often passed over for promotions in leadership roles. Addressing the discrimination against women in STEM must involve efforts to combat systemic bias throughout the career lifecycle. Whether dispelling gendered stereotypes or broadening professional development resources, young girls and seasoned professionals both benefit from initiatives that create fairer STEM workplaces.
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Timeline of Women’s History Events
From the ratification of the U.S. Constitution to women gaining the right to vote in 1920 to Ketanji Brown Jackson becoming the first Black female Supreme Court Justice in 2022, this timeline acknowledges pivotal moments in women’s history.
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Facts and Figures
Highlighting statistics during Women’s History Month recognizes, celebrates and acknowledges the multifaceted contributions of women while also spotlighting the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. This section also looks at women workforce facts among Fair360’s Top 10 companies.
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Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
“Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” is the 2024 theme of Women’s History Month. The theme recognizes women who are champions for change, advocating to eliminate systemic inequalities and foster a society where everyone is valued and respected without prejudice or discrimination. Fair360 highlighted four women advancing DEI at their companies.
Download the article HERE.
