Tag: gender pay gap
Why women are better investors than men
Despite great strides being made towards shaping a more diverse and equitable future for the world of investment, many women still underestimate their abilities. A growing body of research, however, suggests that women’s natural traits may in fact put them at a significant advantage compared to their male counterparts.
Why the education sector is in dire need of more women...
Gender inequality is still rampant throughout society and in the workplace, it can take on many forms - disparity in promotions, unequal pay and less leadership roles. While this is often the case in big corporations and civil society, we should also be turning a lens towards the education sector, where gender inequality is even more pronounced.
Rescripting women’s empowerment
It's 2022. We have electric cars, online shopping (and drones to deliver it), and artificial intelligence - fantastic. But why do we not see loads of women growing, thriving and revolutionising the world in this highly evolved environment?
More investment needed for women entrepreneurs
About seven years ago, the United Nations introduced the concept of gender-aware economics and transformative financing. The idea is that funds and other investment vehicles become aware of what they are investing in, taking the time to consider different assets and businesses with a focus on financing women entrepreneurs.
Women’s slow rise to the top in corporate South Africa
Equal female representation in senior management and executive positions has been a longstanding area of focus within the corporate sector. We have long maintained that the first and most important step towards resolving the gender pay gap is equal gender representation within senior positions.
Empowered women make powerful investors
It is hard to deny there is still a gap between men and women, especially when it comes to finances. Yet, when it comes to investing, women, just by being themselves, have some advantages over their male counterparts. Some women may still experience the effects of the gender pay gap and slower career progress when compared to their male counterparts.
International Equal Pay Day – Women must be paid their worth
The gender pay gap is holding back African economies from unlocking their true potential. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in widespread job losses globally, disproportionately affecting women more than men. It is more urgent that ever to address the lack of gender equality on the African continent across all spheres of society.
Confidence is key to financial equality
When we think of gender inequality in the realm of money, the perennial pay gap springs to mind. It remains a problem. The 2020 Momentum/UNISA Household Financial Wellness Insights report estimates that, on average, women earn around 30% less than men in similar jobs in South Africa.
Overcoming the ‘shecession’ in the financial services sector
It’s been proven time and again: diversified businesses do better. McKinsey’s 2020 diversity report shows there’s a robust relationship between diversity at executive level and the likelihood of financial outperformance. There’s no doubt that women make an outstanding contribution to the financial services sector, but global trends indicate the industry’s transformation is slow.
Female-led businesses are vital to close gender gap in SA
The recent economic reconstruction and recovery plan delivered by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, emphasised the intention of Government to assist female-led businesses that have experienced hardships as a result of COVID-19.
