Women at Work

Women are driving the fastest growing sector in digital health

November 22, 2019

Every S&P 500 company now has a woman on board

For women wanting to make their mark on Wall Street, it’s been uphill battle.

October 18, 2019

Giving activists the power to change laws

Amanda Nguyen is a civil rights activist using a startup approach to affecting change. A traumatic personal experience lead Amanda to start her own non-governmental organization called Rise.

October 18, 2019

Nobel Prize recognizes change-makers, but struggles to bring about change itself

Criticism grows over the lack of diversity among winners of the most prestigious award in the world.

September 12, 2019

Women work to reshape fashion industry

While at first glance the fashion industry favors women, behind the smiling cover-girls, are major gender diversity issues.

August 15, 2019

Young female driver races for the top

Motor racing has historically skewed males, but more women are now getting behind the wheel to make history on the race track.

August 15, 2019

W Series aims to put more women in F1

The first-ever all-female motor-racing championship has crowned its winner. The W series uses Formula Three cars to give a platform to top female drivers from around the world.

July 18, 2019

Female founded “unicorns” to hit record in 2019

2019 is on track to be a record year for unicorns founded by at least one woman. Last year there were a record 12 of them globally. Less than half the way into this year, there were ten of them.

June 20, 2019

Leading with purpose at Forbes Women’s Summit

For female entrepreneurs, there’s much to celebrate.

May 16, 2019

Ushering in the new generation of environmental leaders

he number of women entering science, technology, engineering and mathematics is on the rise. And they are paving the way for the next generation of girls and women.

April 18, 2019

DC Divas hope to tackle gender inequality in American football

There’s no place to hide when the D.C. Divas are training. They practice their offense and defense drills, again and again, to get ready for game day. But these women aren’t professional athletes.

March 21, 2019

Orchestrating change in classical music industry

Most music written by women is left of the repertoires off major orchestras around the world. New initiatives are trying to change that.

February 21, 2019

Women filmmakers snubbed at Oscars as gender disparity persists

The 91st Academy Awards are set to take place in Hollywood this Sunday, but once again, it’s being criticized for shutting out a very prominent demographic Female directors. Not one woman was nominated for best director this year

January 17, 2019

Arianna Huffington discusses importance of wellness amid shifting job market

Arrianna Huffington tackles the issue of work burnout head on.

October 18, 2018

Britain’s rising female representation stymied by remaining barriers

More women are in Britain’s parliament than ever before, with 208 seats out of 650 being held by women MPs.

September 20, 2018

Female founded Chinese startups seek to help women get pregnant later in life

In countries around the world, balancing career and family has resulted in women having children at an older age. But with that comes the reality that there are far more difficulties in getting pregnant. Startups are looking to bridge that gap via technology.

August 17, 2018

Laura Weidman Powers on removing biases and barriers in tech industry hiring

Laura Weidman Powers is the Co-founder and former CEO of Code 2040, a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure the full representation and leadership of Black and Latin-x people in the innovation economy. Karina Huber sat down with Powers at the recent Forbes Women’s Summit […]

July 5, 2018

Change taking off for women pursuing careers as pilots

According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, only 7 percent of licensed pilots are women. They represent only 4 percent of those licensed to fly for airlines. But change could be on the horizon.

July 4, 2018

Lauren Simmons is the NYSE’s only full-time female trader

Karina Huber caught up with her to find out what it’s like to be the youngest trader and the only woman on staff.

June 21, 2018

Female empowerment, inclusion celebrated at annual Forbes Women’s Summit

This year, it was another star-studded event in New York, where female leaders in politics, entertainment, and business all converged to discuss the way forward to create more opportunities for women.

May 17, 2018

Women push employers to better understand and cater to health needs

UK researchers say workplaces need to cater to the needs of menopausal women in the same way they do for women who are pregnant.

April 19, 2018

Startup applies artificial intelligence to customize skincare products

It is a $135 billion industry that’s expected to grow steadily by about $7 billion a year: skin care products. However, two women from Silicon Valley believe the industry is rife for change by applying some artificial intelligence. Mark Niu has the details.

December 26, 2017

She Trades initiative aims to connect women-owned companies globally

She Trades is a mobile phone and web application. It operates in more than 80 countries and said it has helped generate more than $75 million in exports. It aims to connect a million women to the marketplace by 2020.

Female winemakers featured at California wine store, Vinafore

December 26, 2017

Female winemakers featured at California wine store, Vinovore

Almost all the wines sold at Vinovore are made by female winemakers who are often unrecognized in a mostly male dominated industry, even though women are the biggest consumers of wine worldwide.

November 16, 2017

Women’s Startup Lab looks to change venture capitalist culture

While many Silicon Valley companies are pushing for a more equitable balance among men and women in the tech workforce, the startup world is showing little signs of improvement.

September 14, 2017

NYFW embraces the beauty and business of bigger style

One noticeable trend at New York Fashion Week was more diversity in body types on the runway than ever before. It appears the fashion industry is taking the growing plus-sized market seriously.

July 21, 2017

Female entrepreneurs fight against the funding gap

The gender pay gap is often the most reported workplace difference, between men and women. But when it comes to business, there’s more than just one disparity.

July 20, 2017

Concerns over Trump policies take center stage at the Forbes Women’s Summit

Women’s issues were at the top of the agenda, at this year’s Forbes Women’s summit. “Navigating a New Tomorrow” was the theme. But under President Trump, organizers say it’s increasingly hard to gauge what will come next.

June 15, 2017

Female entrepreneurs, celebrities gather at Forbes Women’s Summit

For the past five years, Forbes magazine has hosted an annual invite-only summit for women, bringing together influential ‘change-makers’ from diverse fields. They include leaders from entertainment, media, business and philanthropy.

May 26, 2017

Japanese corporations changing rules for women

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promoted women’s social advancement as part of his growth strategy, encouraging corporations to introduce schemes to increase career opportunities for women.

May 19, 2017

Study: College majors contribute to gender pay gap early in career

A new study from job-search company Glassdoor, found that men and women face more than an 11 percent pay gap on average in the first five years of their career. And a big factor is what one chooses to major in at college.

April 21, 2017

Jane Sun, C-Trip CEO, on her goals and the need for more women in business

Outspoken about the need to include more women in business, Jane Sun, the newly appointed CEO of Chinese travel site C-Trip, believes China’s population needs to grow dramatically, to keep the economy stable.

March 16, 2017

Female mayors lead the charge against climate change

The C40, a network consisting of 90 mayors, recently launched an initiative called Women4Climate, highlighting the important role women play in the fight against climate change.

February 16, 2017

Chinese designers head to NYC to make international imprint

There are also several organizations that can help a new label get its start. Two of the successful examples are Alexander Wang and Altuzarra. Many of the new Chinese designers in New York are pinning their hopes on one day having that same kind of name recognition.

December 15, 2016

Colombia making progress in fight against gender inequality

A report by the International Labor Office says females in this South American nation hold just over 53 percent of managerial positions, but countries like Columbia are making progress.

November 17, 2016

Somalis positive, hopeful of female presidential candidate

CCTV’s Abdulaziz Billow sat down exclusively with Dayib, and also found out what ordinary Somalis think of a woman as president.

October 20, 2016

Women create financial freedom to fight startup world’s gender bias

Women of all ages in the U.S. are starting businesses at record levels, but the National Women’s Business Council said women entrepreneurs are hampered by gender bias when it comes to accessing startup capital.

September 23, 2016

New UN Women HeForShe IMPACT Report focuses on gender parity

The U.N. just unveiled its report from its ‘He or She’ campaign- focusing on promoting gender parity in higher education.

September 15, 2016

See-Now-Buy-Now changing landscape of New York Fashion Week

The fashion industry is going through a monumental makeover during New York Fashion Week, thanks in part to social media.

July 14, 2016

Copia mobile app helps combat food waste, hunger

Startup Copia partners with businesses to distribute leftover food.

July 8, 2016

New website helps professional women rejoin the workforce

Apres features success stories and tips to help women regain their confidence and connects them with potential employers.

June 10, 2016

Diversity, change comes to comicbook industry

The traditional superhero is changing face now.

June 10, 2016

One More Question for Sana Amanat: What do you wish you knew starting out?

CCTV America’s Shraysi Tandon interviewed Sana Amant, the content and character development director for Marvel Comics, about the growing influence of women in comic books. She asked Amant one more question about the one thing she knows now that she wishes she knew when she […]

May 13, 2016

Forbes Women’s Summit addresses power imbalance

The Forbes Women’s Summit is meant to address the gender imbalances in the global business world and the lack of women in positions of power.

April 29, 2016

“Opening Belle” author talks about life for working mothers on Wall Street

The financial sector is an industry that’s never been considered very female-friendly. A new tell-all book about what life is like for working mothers on Wall Street will soon be a movie starring Reese Witherspoon.

March 18, 2016

Female recruits take advantage of newly-open combat positions

It’s been more than two months since the U.S. Defense Secretary lifted all gender-based restrictions on military service. All jobs in America’s armed forces, including combat-related positions, are now open to women as long as they qualify.

February 26, 2016

NYC film students speak out on careers in Hollywood

The AMC branded movie theater in New York is a place where many Oscar nominated films have been shown. Once again, not a single minority actor or actress has been nominated in the Oscar’s top categories for a second year running.

February 19, 2016

More Chinese women starting their own businesses

The Chinese government is pushing for more startups and innovation.

February 19, 2016

One More Question for CEO of China’s largest office real estate company

CCTV interviewed top female entrepreneur Zhang Xin, CEO and co-founder of SOHO China, the country’s largest commercial real estate developer. Reporter Martina Fuchs asked her about China’s property market and what inspires her. Watch her responses here.

February 11, 2016

Colombia focuses on UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science

New research suggests that women may share some of the blame in being under-representation in science.

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