What will it take to close the gender gap before 2154?
October 5, 2023 in The Female Quotient • 6 min read • 
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Despite progress in the fight for gender equality, the gap remains large. This article identifies what can be done....
Why we should cherish women over 50
January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in Audio articles • 4 min read • 
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Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....
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ShareSisterhood in action: Women leading the charge for economic empowerment
October 3, 2023 in The Female Quotient • 4 min read • Podcast available
“Friendships between women, as any woman will tell you, are built of a thousand small kindnesses... swapped back and forth and over again.” Michelle Obama, Becoming...
Women in cybersecurity: Navigating the digital frontier
October 2, 2023 • by I by IMD in The Female Quotient • 5 min read • Podcast available
Cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field, critical for protecting our digital identities and data. In recent years, women have been making significant strides in this male-dominated industry, contributing their unique perspectives and...
The obstacles standing in the way of female entrepreneurs
October 2, 2023 in The Female Quotient • 7 min read • Podcast available
What’s stopping more female entrepreneurs from setting up or scaling-up their businesses? It’s not ambition, but a lack of female investors – and a fear of taking control of the finances....
Unlocking inclusive education for the next generation
September 27, 2023 • by I by IMD in The Female Quotient • 5 min read • Podcast available
Low-income countries continue to struggle with substantial gender inequalities in education....
Healthcare: Promoting equality has positive trickle-down effects on society
September 22, 2023 • by I by IMD in The Female Quotient • 6 min read • Podcast available
How healthcare firms are advancing the interlinked issues of gender parity, health equity, and the financial status of women....
Empowering women: Bridging the financial gender gap
September 21, 2023 in The Female Quotient • 7 min read • Podcast available
Why accessibility is essential if women are to attain financial security, and what it will take to develop a pathway to a brighter and more prosperous future for all....
Five ways to create a workplace ‘infusion of inclusion’
July 20, 2023 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient • 5 min read
Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, offers advice on how leaders can show that they are serious about building more inclusive work environments....
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