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January 2020
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Blog
Gender equality in the workplace remains elusive
11 January 2020
ILOSTAT data show that progress is needed in many areas and in every region to achieve gender equality in the labour market.
December 2019
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Women in Business and Management
Sharp rise in women-owned businesses in Central America
16 December 2019
Case studies from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico (Chihuahua) and Panama show that women’s success as business owners and employers can be influenced by the size of their enterprise, the economic sectors in which they operate, their education and professional experience.
May 2019
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Women in Business and Management
Women in leadership bring better business performance
22 May 2019
A new report shows gender diversity improves business outcomes, and makes it easier to attract talent. The report also looks at the reasons behind the continuing gender diversity deficits, and makes recommendations for breaking the cycle.
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Media advisory
Women, leadership and business performance – Report launch
14 May 2019
June 2017
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World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends for Women
Reducing gender gaps would significantly benefit women, society and the economy
14 June 2017
New ILO report shows closing the gender gaps by 25 per cent by 2025 could add US$ 5.8 trillion to the global economy and boost tax revenue.
May 2017
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Latin America and the Caribbean
More women business leaders but still room for progress at the top
23 May 2017
The region is on the way to become a global leader in gender diversity and management, according to a new ILO report.
January 2015
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Gender equality
Empowering women in business and management
12 January 2015
There is a growing recognition that women in senior management positions make good business sense yet just five per cent of CEOs are women. Now, companies and employers' organizations are raising awareness of the qualities women bring to leadership positions and that is changing attitudes. An international conference: "Reflecting Global Change: Women in Business and Management" organized by the ILO with the International Finance Corporation and hosted by the Confederation of British Industry is taking place April 28, 2015 in London, UK.
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Gender equality
Global momentum means more women move into management
12 January 2015
New study shows positive link between female leadership and business performance and urges boost from current 5 per cent of women in top positions.
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Media advisory
ILO's Bureau for Employers´ Activities to publish new study on women in business and management
06 January 2015
April 2011
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Article
Training better supervisors means better business for Cambodia’s factories
12 April 2011
Studies have shown that autocratic managerial styles and aggressive techniques do not result in productive workers. What motivates workers is a working environment where those who supervise them work with them; give them clear instructions, full support and encouragement. This is what the ILO in Cambodia is working to achieve, as Maeve Galvin, Communication and Advocacy Officer and Ying Bun, Better Factories, ILO Cambodia, report.