A very well-written article on Toolbox for HR by Kate Ebner, detailing a few strategic steps to help improve workplaces for women. Article

And a more well-rounded one at that, from a survey by Simmons School of Management. Women are risk-takers if you include a more realistic, practical list of what constitutes risk. Read article

Jane Merriman writes for Reuters abut the impact of, in my words, the feminine management style on business risk. It’s worth a read! Article

Jenny Evans of Suite101.com writes a nice article about the ongoing debate addressing the source of gender differences – biology or socialization. If you’ve been following my work, you know that I believe nature is the primary motivator for gender communication and behavorial differences. And I believe socialization reinforces those differences and adds to them. Apparently Ms. Evans holds similar beliefs. Read article

Very nice article in The Glass Hammer advising bringing passion and joy into your life to increase fulfillment as parents and professionals. Find what you love doing, aside from work and family, then do it!

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Linda Sherman, in her Its Different For Girls blog, writes about Esther Dyson, quite a visionary woman…

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Robin Schemen writes for April’s Wealth Manager that “Flexible work arrangements,” “on-ramping and relaunching” and a “nonlinear career path” have entered the lexicon of the present day workplace. But these descriptors are more than words. They represent an increasing and necessary trend at financial services firms to identify and structure innovative ways for employees to successfully traverse work and personal commitments. Firms that want to succeed in the contest for talent must adopt human resource strategies that will enable them to recruit and retain people at all stages of their working lives. This isn’t just about diversity planning or positive public relations. Rooted in education and population demographics and wealth management trends, there’s also a compelling business case to be made.”

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Alan Morantz of the Leading Thoughts blog succinctly summarizes recent research proving that gender and racial diversity absolutely improve the bottom line. Read the article