September 27, 2024 published on Forbes by Jennifer Jay Palumbo. In today’s fast-evolving world, the importance of fostering entrepreneurial spirit in young girls and women cannot be overstated. The 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report, in collaboration with Ventureneer, CoreWoman, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), revealed that between 2019 and 2023, women-owned businesses grew at… The post How We Can Encourage Young Women To Succeed As Future Entrepreneurs first appeared on WOMEN Unlimited, Inc ..read more

August 30, 2024 published on Chief Learning Officer by Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi. As president and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., I have seen firsthand the powerful benefits that come to both women and their organizations when intergenerational relationships are fostered. In today’s workplace, there are five generations represented. Traditionalists—born 1925 to 1945, Baby Boomers, born 1946… The post The power of intergenerational relationships first appeared on WOMEN Unlimited, Inc ..read more

Here’s what business leaders need to know about the current state of DEI, and why building and sustaining a DEI program is worth the effort. August 21, 2024 published on Fast Company by Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi. DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has been grabbing corporate attention lately, largely based on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike… The post Done right, DEI is good for business—the debate should end there first appeared on WOMEN Unlimited, Inc ..read more

Development programs for women are well worth the effort. Here’s why. May 6, 2024 published on CLO by Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi In my capacity as president and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, I am observing increased resistance by corporations to invest the time and effort needed to support growth and development. Especially for their female talent. Additionally, women themselves seem to be more resistant to programs aimed at overcoming the specific barriers to advancement they face. In a variety of ways, this is a troubling trend for organizations and their talented women, and an invitation to shortcha ..read more

Image from CLO Media At WOMEN Unlimited, we are hearing that potential women leaders are resisting women-only programs because they think they don’t need them. March 22, 2024 published on CLO by Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi Over my many years of involvement in the development of female talent, I have often encountered a reticence among women themselves to participate in women-only programs. Early on, 20 or so years ago, some women felt that being singled out and set apart could be a liability to their career growth. Additionally, women-only development programs were new then, and women often did ..read more

Photo by PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com By Alex Frost | December 28, 2023 | Originally published in Success Magazine.   They spend their days ensuring the team they lead is working at its optimal performance. And they spend their other days ensuring their bosses, often C-suite leaders and upper management, have everything they need. So, managers find themselves living in the forgotten middle, a term called “middle child syndrome” in families, or “middle management syndrome” at work. In this gray area, they often don’t get enough training or the acknowledgment ..read more

NEWS PROVIDED BY Women We Admire 15 Nov, 2023, 11:00 ET Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of New Jersey for 2023 NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of New Jersey for 2023. New Jersey has experienced a notable evolution in terms of women’s leadership, reflecting a broader societal shift towards inclusivity and equal representation. These women-led businesses have not only broken gender barriers but have also promoted the further advancement of gender equ ..read more

Handshake with respect of business leader and happy person vector illustration. Cartoon team of greeting colleagues applauding to young woman, praise success scene at corporate office workplace Gallup’s recently published book, “Culture Shock,” makes a number of critical, research-based arguments for the importance of creating a corporate village culture that supports, nurtures and involves its talented employees. Some of the advantages of a workforce that believes their organization cares about their wellbeing are: 3 times more likely to be engaged at work. 69 percent less likely to active ..read more

Talent managers should help young women foster curiosity, cultivate learning agility and identify key influencers within an organization, an article originally published on Talent Management. by Rosina L. Racioppi September 13, 2023 Q: As a talent manager, how can I support recent female college graduates entering the workforce? A: Transitioning from college to the professional world requires a significant mindset shift for young women. The focus shifts from getting top grades to making a valuable impact within their organizations. To aid in this transition, talent managers can pl ..read more

Original Article and Podcast by Becca Banyard via PeopleManagingPeople.com. Original Article and Podcast by Becca Banyard via PeopleManagingPeople.com. Studies have found that managers are more likely to give kind but generic feedback when it’s directed to a woman. This unconscious bias is causing women to miss out on valuable learning and development opportunities. So what can we do about it? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Dr. Rosina Racioppi—President & CEO at WOMEN Unlimited, Inc—to talk about how to identify and remove unconscious bias, what it looks like to have an ..read more