Sheryl Nance-Nash, Author at Women's eNews

Boardroom Pressures Open Doors for Women

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Employment ● May 31, 2005

Next month Norway will require that all corporate boards be 40 percent female. While the U.S. is nowhere near that benchmark, recent reforms and other pressures on boards are looking like a plus for women.

To Gain Ground, Female Execs Beat Retreats

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Arts & Culture ● May 17, 2005

Female executives are banding together for leadership pow wows in classrooms, canoes and mountaintops. While the formal agenda may be corporate policies, practices and procedures, the payoffs are business deals, promotions and having a good time.

Mixed Gender Lessons Found in Fall of Fiorina

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Employment ● February 16, 2005

Until last week, Carly Fiorina was the sole woman in a select group of top chief executives. Her fall from the pinnacle leaves opinion divided about whether this is a blow to women. With $21 million severance, some see new gender equity at the exit doors.

African American Women Gaining in Biz Starts

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● February 13, 2005

The number of firms owned by African American women is growing four times the average national rate. Analysts say entrepreneurship is the next frontier for these women. They have degrees, work histories and, increasingly, management and sales experience.

McCarthy’s Pen Tackles All, Explores Gender, Race

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● February 2, 2005

Newsday columnist Sheryl McCarthy has built a career covering all aspects of social justice, but her writings on race and gender have been especially appreciated by not only the African American community, but all New Yorkers.

Fewer Employers Offering Flexible Schedules

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● December 16, 2004

The economic downtown has caused some companies to scale back their benefit programs designed for parents. Yet, they remain extremely popular with all employees, especially women, and the tide may turn as the economy strengthens.

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