Archive for March 10th, 2010

Addressing the gender pay gap

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) has published the report, “Addressing the Gender Pay Gap: Government and Social Partner Actions.” The study draws on quantitative and qualitative research to give an overview of the current situation regarding gender pay across the EU Member States. In Europe, women on average [...]

Boardroom Secrets: Corporate Governance for Quality of Life by Yilmaz Argüden. ISBN: 9780230230774.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Synopsis
Focusing on the sort of structures, processes, and behaviors that a board of directors needs to ensure success, the book Boardroom Secrets: Corporate Governance for Quality of Life examines critical behavioral aspects of governance such as how to evaluate and process information provided to the board; how to critically question without de-motivating; and how to [...]

Women in labour markets

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The International Labour Office (ILO) has just launched the study, “Women in Labour Markets: Measuring Progress and Identifying Challenges”. The report focuses on the relationship of women to labour markets and compares employment for men and women using labour market indicators from the ILO Key Indicators of the Labour Market. The main findings highlight a [...]