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Steakhouse Settles Sex Discrimination Suit

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Steakhouse Settles Sex Discrimination Suit

Why couldn’t it have been the Ninety Nine? Every summer while on vacation, my husband and I go out to dinner with another couple. Every year I offer a long list of suggestions – waterfront restaurants where the food is marginal and overpriced but the setting is beautiful. And every year, we eat at the... »

A Long Way from Equal

Monday, November 16, 2009
A Long Way from Equal

I was complaining to my father after learning a male coworker made more money than me despite the fact I was on the management team and my coworker was not. My father responded, “I didn’t think women had to deal with that anymore. I thought women were treated as equals these days.”  I’ll spare... »

The Skinny on Breast-Feeding

Friday, November 13, 2009
The Skinny on Breast-Feeding

Major eye-rolling ensued when I read the article in The New York Times this week about breast-feeding and weight loss. Now that women have surpassed men on the national payroll shouldn’t we be talking about the obstacles women face pumping at work? (FYI, you can check out Moms to Work and The Savvy Gal... »

A Corporate Fantasy

Friday, November 6, 2009
A Corporate Fantasy

Yesterday I attended The Boston Club’s Corporate Salute honoring New England companies with two or more women directors on their boards. The Boston Club is a great organization, run by high caliber people who help businesses find women directors.  The event was well run and well attended. But I walked away disappointed. Three women, two... »

Lap Dancers at Work

Friday, October 23, 2009
Lap Dancers at Work

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What to Do About Swine Flu

Thursday, October 8, 2009
What to Do About Swine Flu

Working mothers may be scrambling for help and time off if their children come down with H1N1. The Healthy Families Act could help. »

Pat Buchanan among us

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Pat Buchanan among us

Gender discrimination exists in the workplace. Work ethic is not the problem. »

Wage Gap Widens

Monday, October 5, 2009
Wage Gap Widens

The gender wage gap has widened. »

Real Stories of Maternity Leave

Thursday, October 1, 2009
Real Stories of Maternity Leave

Hello Ladies. Check out our October feature story, “Real Stories of Maternity Leave.” Here’s an excerpt: These stories aren’t uncommon. Many women cobble together vacation, sick time and disability so they can afford to stay home for a month or two after giving birth. Or they return to work only to learn their bonus has been... »

Take the Everywoman Quiz

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Take the Everywoman Quiz

Hello Ladies. Take this quick quiz and test your knowledge of women’s leadership and the gender gap. It’s eye-opening. »

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