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  Women on Boards

  Inclusion, Insight, and Inspiration — Reflections from the Global Women on Boards Conference

  Last year, I made the purposeful journey from Cologne to Brussels to attend a truly impactful event: Global Women on Boards Conference* – Promoting Inclusion and Allyship in Today’s Workplace. I had a hunch the effort would be worthwhile — and I was absolutely right. Held in a beautiful venue that encouraged both focus and […]

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  Global Business

  Counting Women, Not Words

  Everyone in Europe knows the clock is ticking. By June 30, 2026, EU-listed companies — several thousand in total*, from global giants to far less familiar names — will be held to more than rhetoric. Under the Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, 40% of non-executive seats or a third of all board seats must […]

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  Diversity and Inclusion

  Pa’lante with an MBA: Latina Leaders This Hispanic Heritage Month

  The first thing you’ll notice about Hispanic Heritage Month is that, unlike most “months,” it doesn’t start on the 1st. It begins on September 15th, a time when five Latin American countries celebrate independence, with Mexico and Chile right after. In other words, it launches in the middle of a stretch already full of national […]

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  Diversity and Inclusion

  Equal Pay Day(s): Because One Just Isn’t Enough

  Ever notice how Equal Pay Day shows up on the calendar more than once? In the U.S., Equal Pay Day 2025 was marked on March 25, the day when women, on average, finally “caught up” to what men earned in 2024. But that’s just the average. Mothers had to wait until May 6, Black women […]

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  ERGs in Action

  What Makes ERGs Work — and What’s Changed in 2025

  ERGs have always fascinated me. They’re one of the few places inside companies where employees can connect honestly about identity, belonging, and equity. At Forté, we see the same dynamics play out across organizations — networks fueling growth and resilience. But in 2025, those havens look different. Back in 2022, identity-based networks were gaining momentum. […]

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  Mid-Level

  Why Women’s ERGs Matter Now More Than Ever

  (And Not Just Because We Said So) Let’s be honest: Women’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been quietly (and sometimes loudly) doing the hard work of connecting colleagues, developing leaders, and advocating for equity for decades. These groups have operated as everything from safe harbors to strategic think tanks. And today, in a world of […]

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