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    A lack of boardroom diversity is risky business
    August 20, 2012

    National Commission for the Review of R&D Programs in the Intelligence Community Co-Chair Samantha F. Ravich urges technology companies to look harder for potential female board members.

    What’s in Store for the Final Session?
    August 16, 2012 by

    Tax reduction, deregulation to dominate, while financial risk oversight and political spending remain wild cards.

    Ernst & Young CEO Turley talks LGBT inclusion
    August 16, 2012

    Ernst & Young CEO James Turley spoke at the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce conference on the need for diversity initiatives.

    Eisenman: Becoming a board member
    August 14, 2012

    Independent directors must demonstrate a wide range of experiences, degrees, focuses and skill sets, says Women Corproate Directors Founding Member Elaine Eisenman

    A look into Duke Energy CEO ouster
    August 9, 2012

    The exit of two top women executives at Duke Energy gave Progress Energy concern about Progress CEO Bill Johnson's management style.

    Unions urge more female representation in corporate boardrooms
    August 6, 2012

    The AFL-CIO joined with other unions to call for more women nominated to corporate boards.

    Stocks perform better if women are on company boards, study shows
    August 1, 2012

    Companies with women on their boards averaged 14 percent net income growth, while all-male boards' firms saw 10 percent income growth over the past six years, finds the Credit Suisse Research Institute.

    Apple, Samsung face off in court over patents to iPhones, iPads
    July 31, 2012

    Opening arguments begin today to determine whether Samsung's smartphones and tablets are illegal knockoffs of the iPhone and iPad.

    Mixing Board Service, Politics, Family
    July 26, 2012

    Pamela Carter cites her business and political experience along with her family grounding as key factors in her success as a director.

    Wendy Luhabe of South Africa on the importance of mentorship
    July 25, 2012

    Earlier this year, Vital Voices Global Partnership and Bank of America launched the Global Ambassadors Program, a multiyear effort to mobilize distinguished professionals to serve as mentors to emerging women leaders in developing countries such as Hai...

    Bank of America tackles women’s leadership in the developing world
    July 23, 2012

    Earlier this year, Vital Voices Global Partnership and Bank of America launched the Global Ambassadors Program, a multiyear effort to mobilize distinguished professionals to serve as mentors to emerging women leaders in developing countries such as Hai...

    Judge: Kleiner must fight lawsuit in open court
    July 23, 2012

    San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold Kahn ruled Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers must fight a gender bias and retaliation lawsuit in open court.

    Ann Veneman on women’s leadership and mentorship in the developing world
    July 22, 2012

    Earlier this year, Vital Voices Global Partnership and Bank of America launched the Global Ambassadors Program, a multiyear effort to mobilize distinguished professionals to serve as mentors to emerging women leaders in developing countries such as Hai...

    Seeking Competitive Advantage
    July 20, 2012 by

    Despite strides in hiring, board diversity remains a challenge.

    What Marissa Mayer means for Silicon Valley women
    July 18, 2012

    Marissa Mayer’s two new roles — chief executive and mother — mean that Silicon Valley, the heart of American innovation, could become the place where a more progressive attitude toward women and work takes root.

    Mayer becomes highest-profile pregnant woman hired as CEO
    July 18, 2012

    Yahoo's new CEO Marissa Mayer is the 20th woman CEO currently running a Fortune 500 company, and the first to be pregnant when appointed.

    Comcast named a top company for diversity by Black Enterprise magazine
    July 13, 2012

    Comcast was named to Black Enterprise magazine's annual list of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity."

    Gender agenda has long way to go in U.K.
    July 9, 2012

    30% Club Founder Helena Morrissey notes that gender diversity is part of a wider discussion about what makes an effective board.

    Lessons from female board members
    July 6, 2012

    With women responsible for over 75 percent of all buying decisions, companies must add more women to their boards, says Heather R. Huhman.

    J Brand hires bank to explore sale, IPO: sources
    July 2, 2012

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Women's apparel maker J Brand has hired Morgan Stanley to help it explore strategic options, including a sale or an initial public offering, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The Los Angeles-based privately held co...

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