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Female physicians more likely to report burnout

Nearly half of physicians reported feelings of burnout, with women and those working longer hours more likely to report high stress levels. Of the 15,069 doctors who responded to the poll, 44% said... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 21st, 2019

Bill Gates was dismissive toward Melinda Gates at work and pursued female employees at Microsoft and the Gates Foundation: NYT report

Six current and former employees of Gates and his endeavors told The New York Times he fostered an uncomfortable workplace. Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Bill Gates was dismissive to.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 16th, 2021

: Since nation’s first law requiring women on boards, the number of female directors at California companies has doubled

Publicly traded California companies have nearly doubled the number of female directors on their boards in the three years since a first-in-the-nation law mandating gender diversity on boards was enacted in the state, a new report has found......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 4th, 2021

Venture investments surged to record levels in 2020, but the portion of those dollars going to women-led startups fell

Just 14.4% of the money venture firms invested in startups in last year went to companies with at least one female founder, according to a new report. That proportion was down from 16.9% in 2019......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2021

Trump advisors are telling him to drop Pence for a Black or female VP in a potential 2024 run, report says

Trump advisors are telling him to drop Pence for a Black or female VP in a potential 2024 run, report says.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 4th, 2021

Capitol Report: Janet Yellen wins Senate confirmation as Treasury secretary

Janet Yellen won Senate confirmation Monday to become the first female Treasury secretary......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 25th, 2021

Self-love toys and luxury lingerie: Data shows what UK online shoppers are buying during social distancing and a love lockdown

Galina Tcivina/Shutterstock Online demand for self-love toys and lingerie skyrocketed in April during the lockdown period in the United Kingdom, according to a fortnightly report. Demand rose for both female and male sex toys, premium lin.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 25th, 2020

On Equal Pay Day, a reminder that even on the front lines of coronavirus, some women get paid less than men

Female physicians and surgeons make nearly 12% less than their male counterparts, according to one recent analysis......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 31st, 2020

Even on the front lines of coronavirus, some women get paid less than men

On Equal Pay Day, here’s a reminder that female physicians and surgeons make nearly 12% less than their male counterparts, according to one recent analysis......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 31st, 2020

These modern solutions help U.S. employers who are paying a heavy price for the mental health crisis

The problem From stress and burnout, to the opioid epidemic, to alarming suicide rates, we are facing a mental health crisis in our country. Untreated mental illness costs the country at least $444 billion per year. A 2018 HHS report determined th.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 11th, 2020

Former Grammy CEO Neil Portnow scored big payout despite entanglement in scandals: Report

Portnow's female successor claims he "resigned in disgrace.".....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsFeb 3rd, 2020

Report: Florida ranks among best states for female entrepreneurs, moves up 11 spots

Florida is among the 10 best states for female entrepreneurs, after rising 11 spots on FitSmallBusiness.com’s annual ranking. With its 11-spot rise, among the five highest jumps on this year’s list, Florida lands as the sixth best start for femal.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 29th, 2020

Desire for work-life balance doesn"t explain physician gender pay gap

Male physicians earned about 17% more than their female peers upon completing medical residencies in New York, and the difference in pay persisted even when adjusting for differences in specialty and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 26th, 2020

Teens reveal the 16 clothing brands they"re ditching

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Piper Jaffray released its latest survey on the shopping habits of teens and found 16 brands falling out of favor among male and female consumers.  The report analyzed responses from 9,500 shoppers across .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 24th, 2019

Away CEO steps down days after investigation revealed she perpetuated cutthroat culture of bullying and burnout at the buzzy luggage startup

Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images Away's cofounder Steph Korey is out as CEO after an explosive report into the company's culture. On Monday, Away announced that the Lululemon execu.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 9th, 2019

Away CEO ousted days after investigation reveals she perpetuated cutthroat culture of bullying and burnout at the buzzy luggage startup

Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images Away's co-founder Steph Korey is out as CEO following an explosive report into the company's culture. On Monday, Away announced that Lululemon executive Stuart Haselden will replace Korey as the company's new CEO, effecti.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 9th, 2019

Houston Astros fire assistant GM Brandon Taubman over celebratory comments about player charged with domestic violence

MLB/YouTube The Houston Astros fired assistant GM Brandon Taubman. The move comes after Taubman was accused in a Sports Illustrated report of taunting three female reporters by celebratin.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 24th, 2019

Half of all US nurses and doctors are burned out — and they say the healthcare system is to blame

Getty Images Between one-third to one-half of nurses and doctors in the US suffer from burnout, according to a new report from the National Academy of.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 24th, 2019

Admissions criteria tough to find at selective high schools: report

Companies looking for better financial returns should consider a female chief financial officer. Within the first 24 months of appointing female CFOs, companies saw, on average, a 6% increase in... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 19th, 2019

One in four doctors face harassment from patients

Sexual harassment by patients puts doctors in an awkward position, since reporting the behavior could mean risking a patient complaint against them, embarrassment or even a poor online review. And it's a situation more female physicians find thems.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 23rd, 2019

Female Stars Earn $1 Million Less Per Movie Than Males

Hollywood may be known for being socially progressive, but when it comes to equal pay for women, it’s still in the Dark Ages. In general in the U.S. today, according to a report called “The State of........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstSep 18th, 2019