Our Impact

The Women’s Power & Influence (Version 2.0) was released on International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2024. Our panel included distinguished leaders from various fields: Laurie Leshlin, Director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Mukta Mohan, Vice President of Higher Ground, the Obama’s podcast company; Susan Stevens, Director of Umpqua Holdings and Former Director of JPMorgan Chase; and Dr. Nancy Gonzales, Vice President and Provost of Arizona State University. Kai Ryssdal, host of NPR’s Marketplace, moderated our event for the second year.

• Check out our PayPal engagement video, which increased the transparency of several PayPal workplace policies.
• Watch the DataCon highlight reel from our recent presentation in Los Angeles!
• Read this article on the release of Version 1.0 of the Women’s Power & Influence Index written by Tara Roth, president of the Goldhirsh Foundation & named one of LA’s “Most Inspiring Women”

• Our team is currently discussing Intel’s Index ranking and policy improvements with their HR team.
• We’re collaborating with Susan Stevens from Umpqua Holdings to form a partnership with JPMorgan Chase

Did you know that…

• Only 5% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies have female CEOs [Catalyst]
• Inclusive organizations are 2x more likely to meet financial targets and 3x more likely to be high-performing [Deliotte]
• Over a 40-year career, the gender pay gap can cost women $406,760 in lost earnings [National Women’s Law Center]

These shocking and unacceptable realities are precisely why we created the Index – to increase gender equity in the workplace and shift corporate cultures in a positive direction. By addressing systemic biases and implementing equitable policies, we can unlock the full potential of women in the workforce, drive innovation, and create a more just and prosperous society for all!

Your rights as a female employee:

• • Right to a discrimination-free workplace based on gender, pregnancy, or related conditions.
  • Equal pay for equal work, free from gender-based discrimination.
  • Protection from pregnancy discrimination in hiring, firing, or job opportunities.
  • Ability to discuss and report gender discrimination without retaliation.
  • Reasonable accommodations for pregnancy or disability.
  • Protection from sexual harassment and unwanted advances.
  • Eligibility for unpaid family and medical leave for childbirth, adoption, or caregiving.