Women in business news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about women in business:

Women in Leadership

• Fortune 500 List: Only 32 Women CEOs: According to Fortune's 2022 list, only 32 women hold CEO positions among the top 500 companies in the US. (Source: Fortune)
• Women in the C-Suite: A Growing Trend: A recent study by McKinsey found that the number of women in the C-suite has increased by 25% over the past five years, with 27% of companies now having a female CEO or CFO. (Source: McKinsey)

Entrepreneurship

• Women-Led Startups Raise Record Amount of Funding: According to a report by PitchBook, women-led startups raised a record $3.2 billion in funding in the first quarter of 2022, a 15% increase from the same period last year. (Source: PitchBook)
• Female Founders on the Rise: A recent survey by Gusto found that 44% of startup founders are women, up from 34% in 2020. (Source: Gusto)

Diversity and Inclusion

• Women of Color in Tech: A Growing Force: A report by Girls Who Code found that women of color are increasingly represented in the tech industry, with 24% of women in tech identifying as women of color. (Source: Girls Who Code)
• Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A study by McKinsey found that companies with more diverse workforces are more likely to outperform their less diverse peers, with women and underrepresented minorities playing a key role in driving innovation and growth. (Source: McKinsey)

Awards and Recognition

• Forbes' List of America's Richest Self-Made Women: Forbes released its annual list of America's richest self-made women, with 10 women making the top 10, including Oprah Winfrey, Sara Blakely, and Diane Hendricks. (Source: Forbes)
• Women in Business Awards: The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) announced its annual Women in Business Awards, recognizing outstanding women entrepreneurs and business leaders. (Source: NAWBO)

Challenges and Barriers

• The Gender Pay Gap: According to a report by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the gender pay gap in the US has narrowed by only 1% over the past 20 years, with women still earning 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. (Source: AAUW)
• Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 1 in 5 women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, with 60% of those incidents going unreported. (Source: SHRM)

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates about women in business. I hope you find them informative and inspiring!