Catalyst is a important and knowledgeable organization focused on women's career advancement in business. Their census data on women's participation on boards and as officers is informative and useful, and I often cite it.
Catalyst has a new report out on Women in Technology: Maximizing Talent, Minimizing Barriers, and I found several of their findings important.
One of their finding is that technical women are less satisfied with their supervisory relationship than non-technical women and all men (technical and non-technical).
This finding is consistent with anecdotal stories that I hear from technical women who leave companies because they do not like their supervisor, although they like company. It also reminded me of one of my first bosses who wanted so hard to be supportive, but was so uncomfortable providing me with candid feedback, and was always more comfortable talking to my male colleagues.
The study also found that women often cited lack of role models as a barrier to their advancement, an area that is important to us, and I am proud of the number of role models that we showcase.
Yes we've made pr ogres, but we still have a ways to go.
Friday, May 30, 2008
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Whitney, anyone who cares about womens issues must start blogging about FLDS. For years American women have fought for the rights of women across the world but we have a situation in our own country where men actually breeding yooung girls for marraige and raping them, impregnating them and basically destroying their lives. Please blog on the issue: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/31/us/31raid.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Please send your support to the judge that took these children away, and social services. This is a public disgrace.
Women have made progress in business and yes we do have a ways to go. But I believe with the help of women mentoring to others will help and guide them.
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