International Women's Day 2016

By INSEAD Faculty & Knowledge contributors

Our latest pieces on gender equality (and inequality) in contemporary business and society.

How Women Are Changing the World

March 8, 2016

As social entrepreneurs, women are uniquely positioned to understand and address society’s unmet needs.

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Sustainability Begins With Self-Awareness

October 20, 2015

Leaders’ “illusion of objectivity” is hindering necessary cultural change in the business world.

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Resolving the Conflict Between "Woman" and "Leader"

June 1, 2015

Women may face more barriers to leadership if there is a perceived conflict between their professional role and their gender....
A New Twist to the Beauty Bias

May 12, 2015

Attractive men may appear more competent, but it won’t always land them the job.

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The Sexual “Cloud” in the Executive Suite

May 4, 2015

Are sex and man’s unconscious drive for survival keeping women locked out of the C-suite?

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Shattering the Glass Labyrinth of Female Leadership

April 1, 2015

Leadership development programmes play an important role in forging an equal opportunity path through the complex business...

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Your Rolodex Matters, but by How Much Depends on Your Gender

February 24, 2015

Men benefit from their connections more than women, especially when they are young.

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What’s Keeping Women From the Corporate Heights?

January 30, 2015

Why women find it so difficult to access top jobs and why the change takes so long.

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Why do Corporate Boards Need more Women?

December 2, 2014

More women in the boardroom sounds fair, but will it make a difference?

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Why Female Superstars Are Often Overlooked

August 11, 2014

Men and women evaluate expertise in very different ways. This may not always be fair and can affect the effectiveness of team...