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kim elsesser, PhD

@kimelsesser

Forbes senior contributor and ex-Wall Streeter investigating why women earn only 82¢ for every $1 earned by men.

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linkhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser calendar_today07-09-2013 02:02:01

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Ad spending on women’s sports surged in 2024, more than doubling from the previous year, according to a new report from TV marketing firm EDO via @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Indeed examined job listings for factors that impact pay gap. Good news: 60% of job listings contained salary information, up from just 18% in 2020. Bad news: Remote work opportunities are dwindling, down 20% from their pandemic peak. forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Billie Jean King got a star on the Walk Of Fame today - and afterward, I got to talk to her about her thoughts on women's professional sports, women in the boardroom, and why athletes make great business leaders. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay. Now, new research reveals that simply informing women of this gender gap boosts their willingness to compete. forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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New research sheds light on discrimination against expectant fathers. The study finds that the more workplace discrimination an expectant father perceives, the more likely the mother is to exit the workforce or switch jobs. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Papers by women are cited less in patents. To explore why, researchers had participants read a research abstract, telling half it was by a man and half by a woman. Those who thought the author was male rated the science as more important and read longer forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Two new studies—one focused on bonobos, and one on women at work—underscore how female alliances can be game-changers. The takeaway: Whether in the rainforest or the boardroom, when females band together, they are better equipped to challenge dominance.forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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New research shows marriages can suffer when women outearn husbands— sadly outdated beliefs about who should be the provider are still going strong @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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The new bill signed today forces platforms to take down deepfake nudes within 48 hours and creates punishments for those who share them. Women professionals have increasingly become targets—hopefully this will help @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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This new report refutes the idea that women who are promoted to CEO got there because of DEI preference and not merit. The report found that female CEOs have more senior leadership experience than their male peers. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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The Take It Down Act was signed Monday to force platforms to take down deepfake nudes, revenge porn and ncii. Building on that momentum, the DEFIANCE Act was reintroduced today to allow victims to sue those who created or shared the explicit images. forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Katherine Legge holds the fastest female qualifying time for Indy500. Now she's getting death threats for returning to NASCAR. Here's how she deals with that and being a woman in racing @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Ever thought about why virtual AI assistants like Siri and Alexa default to female voices? @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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A new study of recommendations on LinkedIn profiles finds women are seen as detail-driven, while men are more big-picture thinkers—even after controlling for occupation and industry. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Finally, baseball for women. Professional women’s leagues exist in soccer (NWSL), basketball (WNBA), tackle football (WFA), ice hockey (PWHL), and rugby (WER), all sports arguably more physically aggressive than baseball. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Women are twice as likely as men to volunteer for "undesirable tasks." The problem is that leaves less time for their primary jobs, potentially hurting their careers. Here's how to say no: @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Linda Yaccarino stepped down as CEO of X today. Many thought she was on a glass cliff, but is there really a glass cliff for female CEOs? Here's what research says... @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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New study looked at kids' programs from 1960-2018. Found: 1) Boys were "doers", girls were passive -no change since '60 2) Boys were associated more than girls with agency (striving to act and reach goals) and this has gotten stronger over time. @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Office romances are incredibly common, and the workplace is one of the most frequent settings for extramarital affairs—here's why. .via Forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

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Facing litigation from riders who claim they were sexually assaulted, Uber is allowing female drivers and passengers to choose to ride with other women. via @forbes forbes.com/sites/kimelses…