Did you know only 20% of the Chief Information Security Officer roles are filled by women? And 50% of women with a technical education leave the workplace at the midpoint of their career — double the rate of their male colleagues in similar roles?
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B2B News Network – The Shecession Pandemic: Covid-19 is worse for women and the economy
Adrienne lives in fear of another school closure. The 35 year-old Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a single mother of two school-age children. She works in an urban hospital in Southern Ontario.
Read moreWomen building a united force to help women
Kerlande Mibel, President and Founder, International Black Economic Forum and Visionary of The Prosperity Project, Montreal, and 11 other signatories* Evidence shows that for the first time in 30 years – in Canada and elsewhere around the world – women’s equality is experiencing an unprecedented setback. The Prosperity Project, in partnership with Pollara Strategic Insights, conducted a recent national study that…
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October 7th, 2020, Issue Number 2 Message from our Founder, Pamela Jeffery I hope everyone enjoyed a beautiful summer! While some took a well-deserved break, many have been working diligently to move us forward. Many of the Initiatives are gearing up well. Our website update 3.0 is now complete. New features include: Founding partners and new incoming Initiative partners News and Media Centre…
Read moreWomen’s economic initiative shows early momentum
Leading firms partner with The Prosperity Project October 1st, 2020 – Advancing women’s economic future is being recognized as a crucial priority by leading Canadian firms, who have joined The Prosperity Project as partners. Launched in May, The Prosperity Project is a non-profit organization conceived by a diverse group of 62 female leaders from across the country. As Canada manages…
Read moreOne-third of Canadian women consider quitting jobs
National survey cites family pressures and guilt as ongoing workforce barriers TORONTO, September 10, 2020 – A landmark national survey shows a third of Canadian women have considered quitting their jobs to take care of home responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights in partnership with The Prosperity Project, the cross-country survey of more than 1,000 adults…
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