Workplace Buzz: Today’s Headlines

Workplace Buzz on November 14, 2007 7:12 AM

Management Positions and Multicultural Women
Although only two women of color now head Fortune 500 companies, their percentags in corporate management is growing. But is it enough? Not according to ASCENT, a bold new initiative to increase the number of multicultural women in management positions. Non-white women now are 17.6 percent of all managers in corporate America, according to the latest Equal Employment Opportunity Commission data. By comparison, they are 27 percent of the managers in The 2007 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®. DiversityInc.com

Women Exiting the Cable Industry
Despite an increase in awareness and programs designed to attract, retain and promote women employees, female workers have been slowly but steadily exiting the cable industry for the past five years, according to data from the latest Women In Cable Telecommunications' PAR Initiative study. The number of women in cable dropped across all categories, with the exception of women of color, which has actually seen growth over the past half decade. Broadcast Newsroom

Looking to Work for Yourself?
You don't need a fancy pedigree or specialized set of skills to launch a business. Some start-ups require more capital than others, of course, and all companies demand care and feeding. But if you can muster the courage, do a bit of research and secure a tax identification number (so Uncle Sam can take his cut), you can be your own boss.
Low-tech ventures that work best tend to target a devoted customer base and offer an easy-to-grasp product or service. Take dog walking (as in, walking dogs). Forbes.com

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