Tag: gender bias

Mentorship is one of the most powerful ways businesses can close the gender gap in business leadership. Despite steady progress in gender representation, women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles. While companies may employ more women than before, it is not enough. Senior leaders, in my view, are obligated to offer better support to women in the workforce. One way to do that is through mentoring.

Supporting women in the workplace requires action, not just advice. As such, sponsorship is the key to achieving real progress. Indeed, we acknowledge progress in advancing women in leadership. However, barriers to equality still persist. Despite mentorship programs and leadership training, women remain underrepresented in senior roles.

The book recognises the necessity of creating safe spaces for women to explore their dreams, hopes, goals, and purpose. The book captures the diverse experiences, opinions, strengths, perspectives and incredible value that women bring, it celebrates their journeys and stories so that they might progress and inspire and uplift others.

As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, this is a time to reflect on the pivotal role male allies can play in amplifying women’s voices in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles.

The role of women in global leadership has become increasingly significant. Women bring unique perspectives and qualities that are not only transforming businesses but also shaping the future of industries and societies at large. Despite the considerable progress made in recent years, female leaders continue to navigate a complex landscape filled with challenges.

At the current rate of progress, the World Economic Forum says it will take 102 years to close the gender gap in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is therefore vital to ensure girls have equal opportunities not only in the workplace but in school to accelerate closing the gender gap.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has loomed large in our world recently. With it have come dire predictions of humanity’s impending doom – or at least, the end of our careers. But does AI want to do us in? Does it really have a dark side?

As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, it is essential to reflect on the incredible women who have been trailblazers in breaking barriers and attaining leadership positions across various industries. Women have defied societal norms, shattered glass ceilings, and proven time and again that they are a force to be reckoned with.

The past year has seen artificial intelligence (AI) become a dinner-table topic of conversation around the world, thanks to bots such as ChatGPT, which dazzles users with its ability to compose lifelike text and even computer code. But what happens when AI makes wrong decisions?

The theme for International Women’s Day 2021, #ChooseToChallenge, is a call for all women to become aware of our responsibility to ourselves and others, in our thoughts and deeds every day. Especially, it is a call to challenge gender bias, inequality and abuse.