Author name: The Female Quotient

Is your title or your pay more important? This can be a tough question to answer for many women who are trying to advance upward on the career ladder, especially in sectors that have been traditionally male dominated. While a title change might incur more respect and garner more credibility, higher pay is, well…. higher …

Job Title vs. Compensation: The FQ Community Sounds off on Which Is More Important Read More »

In today’s increasingly diverse society, it’s crucial that brands tap into the collective power and influence of women in the multicultural marketplace. The stats prove it: The 2020 census showed an overall increase in racial and ethnic diversity in the U.S. population. Gen Zers are more racially and ethnically diverse than any generation before them. …

Insights From Cannes Lions 2022: How Brands Can Represent the Intersectionality of Women Read More »

From actresses to directors to writers and producers, at this year’s 94th Academy Awards, there will be countless women trailblazers in attendance who are nominated for awards. Despite landmark nominations and wins, the gender gap widened, with women representing just 28% of individual nominations, the lowest percentage in three years.   But that’s not the …

Ahead of the 94th Academy Awards, We Celebrate the Representation of Women in Film Read More »

When we talk about “breaking the bias” in the workplace, the onus often falls on the chief diversity officer or HR team. While these departments do bear some of the responsibility, we all have a role to play in transforming the future of work. It’s up to leaders to empower their teams to take ownership …

5 Actionable Ways to Make the Workplace Equitable for All Read More »

Research shows that girls start developing self-limiting beliefs about who and what they can be as early as the age of 5. This gap, known as The Dream Gap, limits girls to believe that they are less capable than boys. Barbie’s The Dream Gap Project seeks to change that through a global initiative that gives …

The Keys to Representation and Positive Role Modeling for Girls Read More »

Picture this: You want a raise, but all of a sudden, when it’s time to talk to your boss, you are shaking in your boots. Although you’re aware of the high caliber of talent and experience you bring to the table, imposter syndrome is taking over and you are at a loss for how to …

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As February comes to an end, another annual celebration of Black History Month wraps with it. We recently chatted with Black entrepreneurs and business leaders from various sectors at our virtual Equality Lounge® “Authenticity During BHM: What the Advertising Industry Needs to Know” to discuss how brands and advertisers can intentionally prioritize diversity in their campaigns …

5 Things Advertisers Should Know During Black History Month Read More »

Beijing 2022 is being hailed as the most gender-balanced Olympic Winter Games in history with women representing more than 45% of the athletes competing. Overall, 53% of the events feature women. This has been a hard fought effort, with the additions of women’s monobob and women’s freestyle skiing big air, as well as four new …

10 Women Behind the Scenes of the Winter Olympics Read More »

During Black History Month we often look back on achievements and advancements that have been made by historical Black leaders and pioneers. However, with the past few years of racial reckoning and the call for greater representation and inclusion in every sector, we are living in a time when history is unfolding right before our …

Black History, Today: Meet 16 Women Who Are Breaking Barriers in Their Industries Read More »

Today, the total racial wealth gap, the disparity between the wealth of Black and white Americans, is estimated to be $10.14 trillion. In addition, the median white household has a net worth 10 times that of the median Black household.    Wealth is defined “as the difference between what families own and what debt they …

The Importance of Black Entrepreneurship in Creating Generational Wealth Read More »