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Kim Elsesser

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Forbes senior contributor and ex-Wall Streeter investigating why women earn only 82¢ for every $1 earned by men. www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser

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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If we want to get AI risk right, we need both men and women assessing it. Yet at this week’s White House AI summit, just one of the AI leader attendees was a woman. Research suggests that matters: men and women can perceive risk differently. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Who Was Missing From The White House’s AI Power Summit? Women
AMD CEO Lisa Su was the only woman from the AI industry who attended the White House Summit on AI. Here's why that matters.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A new study finds that when people used typically female language patterns to ask AI for help writing emails, the AI responded with less sophisticated vocabulary and lower-grade-level writing. via @Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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AI Can Make Women Sound Less Sophisticated. Here’s What To Avoid In Your Prompt
A new study found that when AI prompts contained language typically associated with women, the AI generated simpler, less sophisticated responses.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Census data out this week shows the gender pay gap shrunk in 2025 - which is good news for women. But Bureau of Labor Stats data says it grew. Here's why they differ. via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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New Census Data Shows The Gender Pay Gap Narrowed, But Other Data Disagrees. Who’s Right?
New Census numbers indicate that the gender pay gap narrowed in 2025.  However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the gap grew in 2025. Which is correct?
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's not just the nudity. Women athletes have been fighting for decades to be valued for their skills and not their looks. And there was some real progress in that direction. But now they see this ad as a step backward. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Why Female Athletes Are Fighting Back Against Sydney Sweeney’s New Ad
The backlash against the new Novig ad is the latest example of female athletes fighting to be valued for their athletic abilities, and not for how they look.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Some of the sexism Steinem encountered early in her career now seems almost incomprehensible. Other aspects seem surprisingly familiar. Here's what changed and what hasn't. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Gloria Steinem Faced Decades Of Sexism. Here’s What’s Changed And What Hasn’t
Some of the sexism Steinem encountered early in her career now seems almost incomprehensible. Other aspects seem surprisingly familiar.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A new study reveals women lost significant ground in TV last year, both on-screen and behind the scenes. Yet despite setbacks, women still earned a disproportionate number of Emmy nods. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Women Lose Ground In Television, But Gain Emmy Recognition
Women lost ground both on-screen and behind the scenes in TV this year, a study says. Despite the setbacks, women still received a disproportionate number of Emmy nods.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Have you seen the controversial Good Good golf ad? A new survey found that only about one-third of consumers rated the ad inappropriate, with women more likely than men to disapprove. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Men And Women Viewed The Good Good Golf Ad Very Differently
A new survey found that only about one-third of consumers rated the controversial Good Good ad inappropriate, with women more likely than men to disapprove.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Leavitt is the fourth White House press secretary in seven years to leave the job to focus on family. Maybe the job could be more family-friendly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Karoline Leavitt And The Case For Making ‘Greedy Jobs’ Less Greedy
Karoline Leavitt is leaving a demanding job as press secretary to spend more time with her family. But this job, and others like it, could become more family-friendly.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Former NBA players are threatening to enter the WNBA draft because the WNBA doesn't define what a "woman" is. Rather than converging on a single approach to eligibility, other women’s sports have adopted very different definitions of who is eligible. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Male Players Are Testing The WNBA’s Eligibility Rules. Here’s How Other Women’s Sports Decide Who Can Play
Two former NBA players claim they will enter the 2027 WNBA draft. The WNBA’s rules state that only women are eligible to play in the league, but “women” isn't defined.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New LeanIn.Org data shows 20% of male job seekers use AI that listens during job interviews and generates answers in real time. Only 10% of women do this. My latest in @forbes.com explains this gender gap and why it matters. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Men Are Twice As Likely To Use AI To Feed Them Answers In Job Interviews. Here’s Why That Matters
New LeanIn.Org data shows men are twice as likely as women to use AI that listens during job interviews and generates answers in real time.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Women are officiating at the FIFA World Cup, but one barrier remains. No woman has ever served as the center referee in a knockout match. Here's why progress is slow. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Women Referee At The FIFA World Cup, But Progress Remains Slow
Women are officiating at the FIFA World Cup, but one barrier remains. No woman has ever served as the center referee in a knockout match. Here's why progress is slow.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Exactly 10 years after Gretchen Carlson filed the sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox that helped usher in the #MeToo era, a woman publicly accused Maine Senate candidate Platner of rape. Still, 10 years into #MeToo - Carlson is surprisingly optimistic www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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10 Years After #MeToo: What The Platner Case Reveals About The Movement’s Legacy
It's been exactly 10 years since Gretchen Carlson's lawsuit against Fox CEO Roger Ailes helped propel #MeToo into the national spotlight. Here's where we stand.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Catherine Pfendler set the record for the fastest solo row from California to Hawaii, and Catherine Breed just set off to swim the entire, almost 900-mile coast of California. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Two Ocean Athletes Inspire Women To Take Risks— Research Reveals Why Some Women Hold Back
Kelsey Pfendler's record-setting Pacific row and Catherine Breed's California coast swim challenge the belief that women are less willing to take risks.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
SpaceX has one woman on its 9-person corporate board. OpenAI and Anthropic have two women. Research shows it takes at least 3 women to bring new perspectives to a board. via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Big Tech IPOs Arrive As Board Diversity Pressure Fades
SpaceX has one woman on its nine-member board. A few years ago, that may have drawn more scrutiny. Today, one woman may be considered enough.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The new Fed chair prefers being called "chairman" — what do you think about including gender in job titles? Research shows gendered job titles influence who we imagine belongs in leadership. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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The New Fed Chair Prefers ‘Chairman’—Research Shows Why Words Matter
The Federal Reserve has returned to using “chairman” instead of “chair.” Research shows why gendered job titles influence who we imagine belongs in leadership.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
New research suggests bringing work home may have an impact on your romantic relationship. How couples fare depends on how they view work-home boundaries. via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Is WFH Straining Your Relationship? New Research Reveals Why Some Couples Struggle
New research suggests bringing work home may have an impact on your romantic relationship. How couples fare depends on how they view work-home boundaries.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
New research reveals people often fail to notice when women or racial minorities are missing from certain groups or settings. This occurs because individuals don't expect to see these groups in certain roles, so their absence goes unnoticed. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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No Women? Many People Don’t Even Notice, New Research Finds
People often notice when a woman is the lone female expert in a group. But do they notice when women are missing entirely? New research suggests the answer is often no.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Myths about meritocracy, opting out, and women’s ambition are still holding women back at work, according to a new book. Here's what women can do to fight back. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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The Myth Of Meritocracy And Other Outdated Beliefs Women Are Told At Work
Myths about meritocracy, opting out, and women’s ambition are still holding women back at work, according to a new book. Here's what women can do to fight back.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This weekend, Katherine Legge will become the first woman to attempt "The Double,” racing in the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 races on the same day. Legge’s historic attempt comes at a time when fewer women are competing w/ men in major races. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Legge Becomes The First Woman To Attempt The Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 Double
Katherine Legge will become the first woman to attempt
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
ED's investigation into Smith College’s transgender admissions policy raises questions about women's colleges. Women now dominate higher education, research shows little academic benefit to single-sex schools, and gender is no longer binary www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Education Dept Challenges Smith College’s Transgender Admissions Policy
The Education Department has opened an investigation into whether Smith College violated anti-discrimination laws by allowing transgender women to enroll in the school.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Women who delayed motherhood until at least their thirties had lifetime earnings between $495,000 and $556,000 more than those who became mothers earlier. More on this and other new research findings on working moms in my latest for @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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What The Latest Research Reveals About Mothers’ Careers And Pay
Several new studies offer insights into the mental load mothers take on, the motherhood penalty, unexpected advantages of WFH and even a potential motherhood advantage.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
A new study finds: 96% of women believe the gender pay gap exists— but only 1 in 3 think it affects their own pay. If you don’t think you’re underpaid, you’re less likely to negotiate or to try to change how pay is determined. via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Women Know The Pay Gap Exists But Don’t Think It Affects Them. Here’s Why That Matters
Most women believe the gender pay gap exists. A new study finds that far fewer believe it affects them, and that helps keep pay disparities in place.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
IBM paid $17M because of its DEI practices like requiring diverse candidates for hiring interviews. @forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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IBM Pays $17 Million Due To Its DEI Practices—Here Are The Accusations
IBM agreed to pay $17,077,043 to the federal government over allegations about its DEI programs.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A new study found women are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI at work and less rewarded when they do use it. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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The Gender Gap In AI—And What’s Driving It, According To Lean In Survey
The new data from Lean In reveal a gender gap in AI use, as well as in support and recognition for those who do use it.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The rules for who qualifies to compete as a female athlete in the Olympics have changed—again. All transgender women athletes will be banned from female events at LA28. See my latest for info on the new rule and history of who could compete as a female. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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What Makes An Olympic Athlete Female? The Rules Just Changed Again
The rules for who qualifies to compete as a female athlete in the Olympics have changed—again. All transgender women athletes will be banned from female events at LA28.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Equal Pay Day is March 26, and 3 new studies shed light on pay gap: (1) Women in all-female groups are paid less due to perceived threat (2) Women accept more work for the same pay (3) Insights into causes of the motherhood penalty. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Fresh Insights Into The Gender Pay Gap From Three New Studies
New insights into the gender pay gap include how women in groups are perceived, how women end up with more work and how motherhood shapes earnings.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A new study looked not just at which jobs are most exposed to AI, but who is best positioned to adapt if those jobs change. A whopping 89% of workers in the most vulnerable group—those highly exposed to AI and least able to transition—are women. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Women At Greater Risk Of AI Job Loss, Study Finds—Here’s How To Stay Ahead
A new analysis of AI’s impact on the workforce suggests women’s careers may be at greater risk than men’s. Here's what all workers can do now to better prepare.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
In 2025's top films: Women represented 36% Of major characters and 38% of speaking roles. Only 29% of films were told from a woman's point of view. Only 2% of female characters were over 60. (As a reminder, women represent half the population) @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Only 36% Of Major Characters In 2025’s Biggest Films Were Women
Women remained significantly underrepresented in 2025s top films, as protagonists, in speaking roles, in leadership positions and especially, among older actors.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Coca-Cola faces discrimination claims over a women-only networking trip. Are women-only corporate events still needed? @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Coca-Cola Sued Over Women-Only Networking Event
Coca-Cola faces discrimination claims over a women-only networking trip. Here's a closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of women-only professional events.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
New research suggests women may be making a common mistake when they have hot flashes at work: staying silent. In two studies, women who briefly explained symptoms were seen as more capable and more leader-like than when symptoms were left unexplained. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Hot Flashes At Work? New Study Reveals You May Be Handling Them The Wrong Way
Menopausal women often have to deal with hot flashes at work. Is it better to explain to their coworkers why they're sweating and flushed? Here's what new research says.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Thinking about dating a coworker this Valentine’s Day? Workplace romance is common — but there are some risks that nobody is talking about. Worth reading before you make it personal — via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Before Dating A Coworker, Consider These Overlooked Risks
Before acting on feelings for a colleague this Valentine’s Day, employees may want to consider some overlooked risks that many only recognize once it’s too late.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Some former female MDs from Citi created a new site where women in finance can anonymously post "what life on Wall Street is really like for women." The response shows that women still need safe spaces (whisper networks) to share their stories. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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New Site Reveals Women Still Need Whisper Networks
Women in finance, fearing retaliation and distrusting formal reporting channels, continue to turn to informal "whisper networks" like this new one.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Sabalenka lost to a man. Women’s tennis didn’t lose anything. In fact, that’s the point. Here's why this modern “Battle of the Sexes” is actually a sign of progress, via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Menopause affects half the population at some point. Hollywood gave it a storyline once in the last 16 years. New research from the Geena Davis Institute explains why that matters. Can you name the one film? via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
A new Lean In/McKinsey report shows that women’s ambition is declining. 80% of entry-level men said they wanted to advance at work, but only 69% of women did. My latest on what’s driving the shift—and what companies must do @Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Lean In Report: The Real Reason Women Are Losing Ambition At Work
Women are less interested in advancing at work, according to a new report. Here's why according to Lean In cofounders Sheryl Sandberg and Rachel Thomas.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The 2016 BABES Act was supposed to protect parents traveling with breast milk. @thespacegal.bsky.social showed that it didn't. Now, due to her advocacy, a new law will require TSA to be accountable for how it handles breast milk. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels... @forbes
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A New Law Will Finally Give Real Protection To Parents Traveling With Breast Milk
A 2016 law promised to protect parents traveling with breast milk, but it fell short. A new law, sparked by one mom’s ordeal, might finally deliver on that promise.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
When Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo cry in interviews, people ask “why are they so emotional?” A better question is: Why do we treat women’s tears like a failing instead of a normal human response? www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, And Why Women Still Pay A Price For Showing Emotion
The real issue isn’t why Grande and Erivo are crying in press interviews, it’s why we find women’s emotions so startling in the first place.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Women asked for safer rides — and got female-driver options. Now male drivers are suing Uber & Lyft, claiming the features discriminate against them. Here's why this legal fight is more complicated than it looks via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Male Uber And Lyft Drivers Sue Over Women-Only Ride Options
Uber and Lyft offer women-only ride options. But now male drivers have filed class-action lawsuits claiming the policies discriminate and reduce their earnings potential.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
One in three dating app users say they’ve used Tinder or Bumble for career networking—and one in ten say it’s the only reason they’re on the dating app. Many say it worked. But just because it pays off doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. My latest for @Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Job Seekers Are Using Dating Apps To Get Ahead—Here’s Why That’s Risky
One in three dating app users say they turn to the platforms for career networking, with many landing interviews and job offers. But it’s a risky strategy.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The FDA has removed the “black box” warning on hormone replacement therapy — after 20+ years of fear and misinformation. Good news for women's health—and possibly a career boost for women too. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Why The FDA’s New Move On Hormone Therapy Could Help Women’s Careers
The FDA announced that it's removing the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause. Here's why it could help women in their careers.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
When women reach top leadership, it’s a sign of progress, but it can also make people think gender equality has been achieved. New research shows how that perception can actually slow real change - and what can be done about it. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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How Seeing Women In Power Can Slow Real Change, And What To Do About It
New research suggests the visibility of a few successful women may make people believe that sufficient equality has already been achieved, even when it hasn’t.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Why are so few women in the top jobs? A new study finds women tend to wait for more experience before going for leadership roles—while men go for it sooner. Here’s how to close that confidence gap- via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Research Shows Women Need Confidence To Advance—Here’s How To Get It
Women’s representation at the top of business and politics remains stubbornly low. New research may help explain why and what women and organizations can do about it.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Japan just elected their first female PM—Now, only 4 G20 countries never had a female leader (The U.S., China, Russia and Saudi Arabia) @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Japan Just Elected A Woman Leader—Here’s Why The U.S. Still Hasn’t
Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister today. That leaves the U.S. as one of only four G20 countries that have never been led by a woman.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Historic first: Sarah Mullally becomes the 1st female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s 1400-year history. Breaking the “stained-glass ceiling,” her appointment signals to women & girls that the pulpit is a place they belong. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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A Woman Will Lead The Church Of England Breaking Stained-Glass Ceiling
For the first time in its 1400-year history, the Church of England will be led by a woman. Here's why it's so hard for women to obtain leadership roles in religion.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Women comprised only 15% of the board members in CA-based private AI companies, and 43% of these companies had all-male boards. For the smaller private AI companies (between $50 and $100 million in funding), a whopping 62% had all-male boards! www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Nearly Half Of California’s AI Startups Still Have All-Male Boards
A new study indicates that the power to steer the future of AI still remains predominantly in the hands of men.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
At the Emmys, women over 50 stole the spotlight. But a new study shows they’re the outliers: roles for women over 40 are still scarce, while men thrive well into their 60s. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Despite Emmy Wins, New Study Reveals Age Bias Against Women Persists
At this week’s Emmys, women over 50 dominated. But a new study reveals that these actors are exceptions and that roles for women over 40 years old remain scarce.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Is it time to rethink how we deal with office romance? @Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Nestlé CEO Joins Growing List Of Executives Ousted Over Office Affairs
Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe joins a long list of CEOs who have been fired due to workplace relationships. Is it time for a new approach to workplace romance?
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Research says finding the right partner can boost your career - here's why: @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce And The Career Perks Of The Right Partner
Taylor Swift appeared on Travis Kelce’s podcast, offering a glimpse into this career-driven couple. Here's how their relationship may impact their careers.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
It's 2025 and we're not even ready for a female umpire? "RIP Baseball" one fan wrote on X. Others said Pawol was a DEI hire and predicted a big screwup on her part. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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MLB’s First Female Umpire Faces Skepticism Before She Even Steps On The Field
Umpire Jen Pawol is breaking a gender barrier, but critics are speaking out before she’s even stepped on the field. Here's what she can expect going forward.
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Kim Elsesser @kimelsesser.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Facing litigation from riders who claim they were sexually assaulted, Uber is allowing female drivers and passengers to choose to ride with other women. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Uber To Let Female Passengers And Drivers Opt For Women-Only Rides
Facing litigation from riders who claim they were sexually assaulted, Uber is allowing female drivers and passengers to choose to ride with other women.
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