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more about #workplace LostTurntable: Yay for women being able to commit war crimes and plan secret assassinations! Um, or something. more » CynicalPink: Stella Rimington sounds like the coolest female spy name EVER. It just sounds like ass-kicking adventure! Like, Max Powers level awesome. more » raineoffire: I was hoping someone had promoted Judi Dench to a high-level intelligence position. But I can settle for watching her just play one in a movie. more » RipCurl: Hooray for another positive step forward in real life catching up with the movies! more » Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!: This is one of those areas where being a boss can really help you put your feminist rhetoric into action. Last time I hired I got tons of overzealous,... more » Shadowcat_559: I agree women are too modest because of the constraints our society puts on us. If you are to agressive or "pushy" you are called a bitch. If you are ... more » littlemisslondon: I can see this happening all around me, all the time. And yeah, my colleague and I (we are director-level) just hired an assistant together for us to... more » pesematology: Jobs are scary. I am glad I don't have one. more » lobsterswithmittens: Apply, apply, apply! I would imagine more often than not, the "absolute musts" for a job have to do with what the last person had more than what they ... more » heywhat: If I see one thing on a list of qualifications that do not match my own skills or work history I will not apply. I think I will stop doing that now. more » ElizaGray: Thanks for this post. I just applied for a job that I didn't meet the qualifications for, but thought, "I have other skills that translate to this." ... more » La Chica Lucy: Hmm. There are several jobs I've wanted but have not applied for due to lack of a degree - but I have 10+ years experience in my field. I might have t... more » Rooo sez BISH PLZ: "A Dell Australia executive says women are too modest about their achievements in the workplace" Yeah, because if we have the unmitigated gall to eve... more » UrbanAchiever: Strong inside but you don't know it Good little girls they never show it When you open up your mouth to speak Could you be a little weak Do you know ... more » ronniedobbs: I hope no one is offended by this, but I have always thought about selling a WWWGD- (What Would a White Guy Do?) themed line of merchandise -- bracel... more » Dodgergirl: Crap. I hate how true this is for me. hopefully, thinking about this now, I will be able to shame myself into applying to some "reach" jobs and inte... more » Never_Nude: Um, ex-Dell professional here. I worked in marketing at the Mother Ship. There are NO women at the higher executive levels. Mentorship? GAH. Kremer... more » andromache: I find that this is also true in academia. in my dept, the only person who is completely arrogant is a dude, and he is not as great as he thinks he i... more » winner: Interesting. I'm 5'11" and have been told since I was a kid "you are so confident and such a great leader" even though I would never say I was either... more » Diziet_Sma: What a dude. This is so true. My husband went for a job once that specified mastery of a specific computer application - he'd never used it before, li... more » -
#spygames
CIA Steps Up Levels Of Female Executives
The British Intelligence Service, MI-5, smashed their glass ceiling by appointing Stella Rimington to Director General. Today, the Director of the CIA named Stephanie O'Sullivan to become third in command, in hopes of closing the US gender gap. [Atlantic] -
#workplacegenderwars
Men Take Job Requirements As Suggestions, Women Take Them As Gospel
A Dell Australia executive says women are too modest about their achievements in the workplace, noting: "people whose confidence exceeds their ability are more likely to be men and those whose capabilities exceed their confidence are more likely to be female." More » -
#idlechatter
Office Gossip: Can't Live With It, Shouldn't Live Without It
The New York Times' John Tierney asks: "Could adults gossiping in the office be more devious than the teenagers in Gossip Girl?" The answer, of course, is: Yes. And a new study reveals that gossip in the workplace? Overwhelmingly negative. More » -
#boysclub
Is White House Sports Culture Detrimental To Women's Advancement?
Citing a team sport heavy culture, the Obama administration is under fire for the lack of women at high profile games. Yesterday's New York Times cut straight to the point: "Does the White House feel like a frat house?" More » -
#separateequal
Saudi Arabian Women Integrate Workforce In Battle For Equality
In Riyadh, the media company Rotana is shaking up Saudi society simply by being an openly gender-integrated workplace. Time magazine reports on the struggles and triumphs of working women battling against cultural norms. More » -
#femaleproblems
Is "Gender Fatigue" Stopping You From Discussing Discrimination at Work?
A new study looking at workplace attitudes begs the question: how do we talk about problems of sexism when people are sick of hearing about it? Dr. Elisabeth Kelan proves understanding a problem is not the same as solving it. More » -
#recessionomics
Staring Into The Void Of The New Gender Gap
Stereotypes abound when it comes to the assessment of women's worth in the workplace. In yesterday's New York Times Magazine, Lisa Belkin analyzes the emerging trends facing women in the recession - and how these perceptions benefit and hurt us. More » -
#networking101
"But... I'm Too Shy To Network!"
In 2008, I started attending conferences with Carmen, had a pocketful of business cards that I only distributed a few of, and felt really uncomfortable and nervous in crowds. This year, she asked me for tips on networking. What changed?
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#gijanes
If Women Can Deal With Combat, Why Can't The Military Deal With Sexual Harassment?
Two articles in the New York Times this week explore the realities of women deployed to areas like Iraq and Afghanistan. While the articles focuse on the increase of women in combat situations, both briefly touch on gender-specific dangers. More » -
#workingit
Sexual Harassment Is A Crime Of Power, Not Passion
In the wake of a new study on the nature of sexual harassment, a spate of articles have been published exploring the new digital dangers for women in the work place. But where are the solutions?
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#workit
Upper Management: Clinton Proves Mettle By Making Sure Things Get Done
I think I've finally realized why Tina Brown's July 13 screed about Hillary Clinton continues to bother me so much. Thing is, it took today's fawning coverage of Hillary's heroic, journalist-saving husband, Bill, to figure out why. More » -
#theelleword
Do Women Make Better Bosses — And Whistleblowers?
Elle publisher Carol Smith tells the Times why women make better bosses — and explodes a bunch of gender stereotypes in the process. But is she also creating new ones?
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#noshitstudies
Study Finds Racism, Sexism Pervasive; Sky Blue
A new study finds that one of the reasons white men make more money than anyone else is not just because employers are racist and sexist. It's because we all are. Gotta love that invisible hand. [Live Science] -
#9to5
Female "Bullies" At Work: What Are These Pieces Really Trying To Say?
In January, the New York Times ran a piece about the "sisterhood" of "workplace infighting." On Saturday, the paper published "Backlash: Women Bullying Women at Work." Perhaps the wimminz needs to stay at home?!?! More »
