Promoting Gender Equality: Women’s Role in Media and Civil Society Discussed at Central Asian Media Forum
Kazakhstan has made significant progress in the area of gender equality, thanks to joint efforts by the state and civil society, including the media. This was emphasized by Aida Balayeva, Deputy Head of the Kazakh President’s Administration, during a session at the Central Asian Media Forum held in Astana. The event was dedicated to the […]
The Power of Female Leadership: Why Businesses and Banks Need More Women in Executive Roles
A recent report has exposed the underrepresentation of female executives in the UK’s top 100 companies. Out of those companies, only nine have a female CEO, while only 17% of executives in the FTSE 100 are female. Benefits of Female Executives in the Workplace Despite ongoing efforts to improve gender diversity, businesses and banks remain […]
Why More Women Are Turning to Entrepreneurship: Reasons and Opportunities
The number of women-owned businesses has surged by nearly 3,000% since 1972, with women now making up 40% of new entrepreneurs in the US. But why are so many women starting businesses? Here are a few reasons why women are favoring entrepreneurship over climbing the corporate ladder: Flexibility is a Top Priority Women are still […]
The Woman Behind SK-II’s Success: Global CEO Lee Sue-Kyung’s Story
As the global chief executive officer of SK-II, Lee Sue-Kyung shares a unique connection with the beauty brand, as her initials match those of the brand. She now oversees the end-to-end operations of SK-II, a P&G-owned company, covering aspects such as design, innovation, brand proposition, communication, packaging, execution, and customer experience. The Marriage Market Takeover […]
