Athena Global Library
Gender Bias in Recruiting Processes
By Ramona Ridolfi, BIDUK Program Manager The topic of reducing gender bias in recruitment processes is not new. In fact, we’ve been hearing about it for the past decade. There are articles full of tips for recruiting a diverse team, having a balanced panel of...
Calling Out Organizations That Promote Parental Leave Overseas, But Not for Their Own Staffs
By Danielle Givens, Head of Operations Coming from the non-profit sector and having worked with various organizations that focus on maternal and child survival internationally, it has been eye-opening to see how their staffs are actually treated when it comes to...
A Sampling of the Overwhelming Evidence in Favor of Paternity (and Maternity) Leave
The US is one of the few countries in the world without a national family leave policy. What benefits is the country missing?
Gary Community Investments is Looking for a Director to Lead Fund for African American Wealth
Denver's Gary Community Investments has launched a pioneering effort to close the African-American racial wealth gap in Colorado, and they're looking for "an entrepreneurial individual with deep roots in the black community, and with professional experience in...
During a month of celebrating women, a plea for paternity leave
Childcaring leave is good for kids, parents and society, and its availability should be widespread and equitable.
Celebrating Successful Women Entrepreneurs in Indonesia
While the world turns its attention to women and girls, reflecting on the struggle for greater gender equality, we’d like to celebrate Dian Onno Wulandari, a social innovator, COO and Co-Founder of InStellar and DKK Consulting in Indonesia. We sat down recently to talk with Dian about the best ways to address the barriers faced by women entrepreneurs.