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Exclusivity of Business Clubs and How Forté Is Breaking Down Barriers for Undergraduate Women
This fall, I attended numerous information sessions for business clubs at my school, including business fraternities and other organizations which market their pre-professional nature. This is not the first time I was at these sessions – I applied to some of these business clubs last year and was shocked at the numerous rounds required for […]
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What Does It Mean to Be an Ally?
The first step to becoming an ally is understanding what allyship is and what it looks like.
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Native American Women Make Their Marks in Business While Honoring Their Heritage
Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture your heart. – Native American Proverb Everyone has influences that shape their lives. People (parents, grandparents, and teachers), religious traditions, and cultural experiences, for example, can all contribute to personal and career growth. For members of one of the 573 federally recognized Indian Nations […]
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Let’s Talk About Disability: Part of the Equity Equation
Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month commemorates the important role people with disabilities play in the U.S. workforce. This year’s theme: “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” recognizes the valuable contributions of people with disabilities to our economy, our communities, our classrooms, and our world. Learn more about disability inclusion in business school and in the workplace.
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Changing the Status Quo for Hispanic Women
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the remarkable accomplishments of Hispanic women while also illuminating that they comprise just 1.6% of senior executives at the nation’s largest companies. Learn what Forté is doing to help change the status quo for Hispanic women.
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Women of Color in the Workplace: Navigating the Common Challenges
With women of color only occupying four percent of C-suite positions and being on the receiving end of disrespect and microaggressions more often than white women, it’s no wonder that burnout, stress, and job dissatisfaction are higher among women of color. What can be done about it?
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