Gender Diversity News Bulletin

Week ending 20th February 2011

Welcome to the weekly gender diversity news round up from Opportunity Now . Sent to you each week as a benefit of your membership to Opportunity Now, this bulletin keeps you right up to date with media coverage of gender equality and diversity related issues, both UK based and global.

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Survey finds 73% of female managers believe barriers to advancement still exist, compared with only 38% of men.

The Government has confirmed that the dual discrimination provisions under the Equality Act 2010 will not be implemented in April as originally planned.

Management Today special - JoJo Maman Bebe's Laura Tenison argues that providing greater support for female entrepreneurs is a good way to reinvigorate the UK economy

Italy: ROME, Feb 14, 2011- The demonstration by an estimated million women across Italy on 13th Feb, points to a continuing denial of fair opportunities for women at work.

Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist explains why executives need to recognize—and embrace—the irrational forces that affect themselves and their employees.
*Not necessarily referencing gender diversity,  but still an interesting read (pdf of transcript  available).  Registration is free and is necessary to read the full article.