Rutgers Center for Women in Business (CWIB)

We are excited to announce that the Rutgers Center for Women in Business has been awarded the 2025 Dividends Through Diversity (DTD) Grant! This significant grant, provided by the Nareit Foundation, will help us accelerate G.R.O.W. midcareer mentoring program and keep talented and qualified women in the workplace and on track for senior leadership. We are honored to receive this grant and look forward to expanding opportunities for women in commercial real estate and beyond. Press Release: https://lnkd.in/exdJwCq6 Lisa Kaplowitz, Viviana O., Colleen Tolan, PhD Rutgers Business School #Grant #Nareit #Rutgers #CWIB #Womeninbusiness

Did you know? According to Deloitte Insights, embracing diverse thinking can lead to a 30% reduction in risk! Incorporating varied perspectives not only fosters innovation but also strengthens decision-making processes. The Rutgers Center for Women in Business (CWIB) champions diversity in workplaces to unlock the full potential of teams! Resource: https://lnkd.in/eTAUTUX #Diversity #RiskManagement #Rutgers #CWIB #Womeninbusiness

Join us for a webinar on “Becoming an Authentic Leader,” featuring Carla Daily (Bristol Myers Squibb), Candice Tse (Goldman Sachs), and Kristen Palmer Bastian (T. Parlour Agency), on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12-1 PM ET. In this session, we dive into individual leadership styles and unpack what it means to lead with authenticity. Discover how to navigate challenges, stay true to your values, and inspire your team to achieve results. Learn practical strategies to embrace your unique leadership style within your own organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from leaders who have successfully embodied authenticity in their careers. Register now to secure your spot! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/epAiSHnN Lisa Kaplowitz Rutgers Business School #Authentic #Leadership #Rutgers #CWIB #Womeninbusiness

The debate over meritocracy in corporate America is intensifying. As major companies—including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, and Coca-Cola—scale back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, many argue that businesses are prioritizing "true meritocracy." But does such a system actually exist? Research tells a different story. Women now outnumber men in higher education and outperform them academically, yet they remain significantly underrepresented in executive leadership. Despite evidence showing that women excel in key leadership qualities—including humility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and transformational leadership—systemic barriers still limit their advancement. The consequences of these leadership gaps are striking: • 65% of employees would rather change their boss than receive a pay raise. • 75% of people leave jobs because of their direct manager, making bad leadership the leading cause of voluntary turnover. • 68% of people distrust business leaders, up from 56% in 2021. • Fewer than 20% of corporate boards feel confident in their organization's leadership pipeline. If meritocracy were truly the guiding principle in leadership selection, we would see stronger, more effective management—and greater representation of diverse talent at the top. Instead, research indicates that leadership selection is often influenced more by social capital and networks. At CWIB, we are working to remove these barriers and build workplaces where the most qualified workers, manager and leaders can thrive. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/eY7r29xT #Forbes #Merit #Leadership #Rutgers #CWIB #Womeninbusiness

Did you know? Deloitte Insights reveals that companies with inclusive cultures are twice as likely to hit or exceed financial targets. Inclusion goes beyond being a core value; it’s also a strategic advantage for businesses. Read More: #inclusion #womeninbusiness #rutgers #cwib

Recent data from Bank of America shows that women’s income and spending growth have been rising slightly faster than men’s in recent years. This signals some progress in narrowing the economic gap, but it’s important to understand that there is still a significant gap. • Spending Trends: Over the past five of six years, women’s discretionary spending has grown at a slightly faster rate than men’s. This trend is supported by women’s increased labor force participation and higher representation in healthcare, education, and social services—sectors that saw payrolls grow by 5.5% in 2024. • Employment Growth: Women’s employment growth has exceeded the national average for the past two years. While this growth is notable, it remains concentrated in lower-paying sectors. As of 2023, these “women-intensive” industries still trail others in terms of wages. • The Pay Gap: Despite some income gains, women in full-time salaried roles still earn only 83.6% of what men earn. Since 2019, women’s annual income has grown 32.5% compared to 28% for men—a slight improvement but still far from parity. • Job Mobility and Raises: Job changes have provided a modest boost, with women receiving nearly 2% higher pay increases than men when switching roles, according to Bank of America’s internal data. It’s critical to recognize that this growth represents steady progress for women—not a zero-sum shift at the expense of men. Both groups are gaining, with women’s growth slightly outpacing men’s, reflecting their starting point further behind. At CWIB, we celebrate the progress in women’s economic improvement but also know there is still a long way to go to close that economic gap. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gN-kMKWr #fortune #economics #womeninbusiness #rutgers #cwib

Ready to take your career to the next level? Don’t miss our webinar on Thursday, February 20th, featuring Melody Wilding, LMSW, an award-winning executive career coach, professor, and proud Rutgers University alumna. She will share insights from her upcoming book, “MANAGING UP: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge.” Melody will share practical tips for navigating relationships with higher-ups, real-life stories, and the latest research on trust, influence, and persuasion. Learn how to decode your boss’s behavior, turn conflicts into growth opportunities, and discover ten key conversations to enhance your work life. Don’t miss this chance to take control of your career and boost your professional profile. Register now to secure your spot, and don’t forget to sign up! Link to register: https://lnkd.in/e-tNpYvv #managingup #rutgers #cwib #womeninbusiness #leadership

If there is a Super Bowl commercial, it must be timely and important. We were so excited to see Google Pixel’s “Dream Job” Super Bowl ad, for two main reasons. 1. It normalizes the role of Dad as the primary caregiver. 2. It highlights the value that being a caregiver brings to the workforce. CWIB’s own research “Caregiver Employees Bring Unique Value to Companies” by Lisa Kaplowitz and Kate Mangino echo the theme of this ad by demonstrating how caregiving boosts skills like efficiency and empathy result in increased productivity and retention. Just as the dad uses his caregiving experience to ace his interview, the research shows these skills enhance workplace success. Ad: https://lnkd.in/gviReEDT Research: https://lnkd.in/gM9RvP4d #DreamJob #CaregiverSkills #SuperBowlAd

Did you know? McKinsey & Company found that gender-diverse executive teams are 39% more likely to achieve superior financial performance! Diversity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. Let’s champion inclusive workplaces. Report: https://lnkd.in/ewx-MHCj #inclusive #workplaces #data #mckinsey #rutgers #cwib

Nike’s “So Win” Super Bowl ad captures the importance of shattering assumptions about what women can achieve. The women athletes featured in this ad are living examples of resilience and determination, winning while staying authentic and overcoming adversity. We’re at a tipping point for women’s sports, highlighted by Nike’s first Super Bowl commercial in nearly a decade. The surge in investment in women’s sports is creating a virtuous cycle: more investment leads to more awareness, which leads to more people watching, which, in turn, attracts more investment. At the Rutgers Center for Women in Business (CWIB), we view this momentum as not only transforming women’s sports, but also empowering women in all fields to redefine success. Together, we are unstoppable. #sports #nike #cwib #womeninbusiness https://lnkd.in/dBGGDrd3