By Christine Persaud
We’re quickly closing in on Christmas. And even the earliest shopping birds inevitably have some last-minute gifts on the list.
When it comes to the professional woman, it’s sometimes difficult to figure out what she might like. Here are some great high-tech options you can snag for under $50.
Everyone has at least one special working woman on his list for holiday shopping. If you’ve left things until the last minute and still aren’t sure what to grab her, here are some really cool high-tech options that any working woman would love.
By Christine Persaud
Women’s Executive Network (WXN) has revealed its annual Top 100 award winners for Canada’s Most Powerful Women, and several influential women in the technology sector have made the list.
Companies led by women are highly confident in the economy, and the positions of their businesses, according to a new study by non-profit, peer advisory group, the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO). And for good reason – the results show that they’re performing well, even outpacing the U.S. national average.
By Christine Persaud
KIN Community was founded in 2007 as a digital media company that hosts lifestyle content from and for talented women. And now, through a round of Series C funding from Corus Entertainment Inc., there’s a new Canadian arm called KIN Canada.
The partnership will see the multichannel network expand for a Canadian audience, with advertising opportunities north of the border, as well as the development of new talent and content targeted at women. Already, KIN Community enjoys 200 million views from over 25 million unique visitors per month.
By Christine Persaud
MasterCard has declared November 8 National Girls Learning Code Day in Canada, with plans to offer free coding classes across the country for girls and their parents. The global payments company is joining a growing list of firms shedding a spotlight on the lack of women in the technology field, and looking to change the situation through programs that target the younger generation.
By Christine Persaud
Women in Capital Markets (WCM) believes that once women in senior leadership roles leave the industry for an extended period of time, they find it difficult to re-integrate. The non-profit advocacy organization is working to change that for women in the finance sector. But Jennifer Reynolds, CEO, talked to us about how the program is as applicable, and easily replicated, in industries that face similar barriers, like the technology sector.
By Christine Persaud
For many women, the demands of a career often come alongside the demands of a family. Organizing one’s life typically means a combination of planning for that big meeting or business trip while also making sure you make the PTA meeting, help the kids with their homework, and pick up groceries.