The EEOC says that abortion-related accommodations are included under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final version of the EEOC’s rule for implementing the PWFA was released today. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell, Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda and Aja Naomi King shared their career fails on their LinkedIn resumés. The goal was to remove the stigma of failure to inspire others to persevere through setbacks and learn from them. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

A new study reveals that many of our close primate relatives live in societies that are female-dominated or share power equally. The research provides insights for human women. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

According to EEOC data, men constitute 3/4 of individuals earning over $208,000. Even within the second highest pay bracket, with salaries between $163,000 and $207,000, a striking 71% of the earners are men. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

New research of over 383 million IMDb reviews provides some hints why Barbie director Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were overlooked for Oscars — via @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Professor Ella Bell and Gwyneth Paltrow highlight the power of a diverse female network. Getting one likely means stepping out of your comfort zone. Forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

In a year when Barbie, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift revealed the purchasing power of women+girls, female characters were still grossly underrepresented on the big screen. A new study of '23 films showed only 35% of the speaking characters were female. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Researchers think they've uncovered the reason why women's academic work is cited less than men's—men forget about women's contributions. Check out my latest via @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Advocacy groups, Congress and Sec. of Transportation Pete Buttigieg are all suggesting female crash test dummies are needed to reduce female injuries in car crashes. But experts aren't so sure that female dummies will make cars safer for women. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Almost all kindergarten teachers are women. It's not because women are better at it, it's because kindergarten teachers are woefully underpaid. via @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Wouldn't it be more interesting if Annette Bening could compete with Bradley Cooper for best actor?
Women Take Top Grammys, Yet Oscars Still Bar Female Actors From Competing With Men via @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Hey Los Angelenos, On Friday at 7pm, I'm speaking with Jennifer Gunter about her new book, Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation at Book Soup. Hope to see you there! discoverlosangeles.com/event/2024/01/…

Women Executives Learn Poker To Advance Their Careers -
These women believe that poker holds some valuable lessons for leaders - what do you think? @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

This Friday, don't miss our event with renowned gynecologist and bestselling author @drjengunter, in conversation with kim elsesser, PhD, discussing her new book Blood 🩸Demystify and learn about the menstrual cycle with us at 7pm! More info: booksoup.com/event/dr-jen-g…

Inspired by the Greta Gerwig film, Mattel's new Barbies have film careers. Here's how real female directors, cinematographers and studio execs are currently faring (not great). And whether Barbie can help change gender stereotypes about these roles @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

For the first time, a major U.S. airline will have a female CEO. JetBlue announced Monday that Joanna Geraghty, the company’s president and COO, will succeed Robin Hayes as CEO
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The representation of women on corporate boards is decreasing in California since the quota law was deemed unconstitutional. via @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

From astronauts to Nobel Prize winners, women secured first-time achievements in diverse fields like entertainment, sports, business, education, science, and the military. Read about 27 historic firsts for women in 2023
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Researchers examined the effects of the invisible load of parenting (all the mental tasks like planning and scheduling) on health and jobs. Surprisingly it wasn't all bad news. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

An online developers conference was canceled after several tech executives pulled out of the event following accusations that the organizer fabricated female speakers’ profiles. via Fortune and Lauren Zalaznick
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