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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

  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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  Global Business

  Early Careers Across Borders: A Game of Uneven Rules

  From grad schemes in the UK to apprenticeships in Germany, early career systems vary widely—but all reveal critical gaps in access, equity, and opportunity. This blog explores how global employers can rethink the rules to help young professionals thrive, no matter where they start.

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  Global Business

  Meet A Global Talent Pipeline in Just 3 Hours

  513 professionals. 15 top employers. 1 resume book you’ll actually want to read You don’t need a conference room to meet your next hire  – just the right platform, the right people, and three high-impact hours. On April 3, more than 500 experienced professionals joined Forté’s Virtual Career Fair to explore roles, connect directly with […]

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  Global Business

  What’s Holding Up the Ladder

  How Policy and Practice Are Shaping Women’s Career Paths Across the Atlantic Leadership isn’t just about climbing the ladder. It’s about making sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall and standing on solid ground. As we touched on in our post about board seats, those supports can come from many directions: advocacy, policy, […]

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