NH Outlook Talk Show , Sunday, 6/15/2008
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Return to index of stories... 		A conversation about the challenges and opportunities available to women in business today is coming up.
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Return to index of stories... 		WHY women don't ask for raises & promotions and what it costs them.
A conversation about the "gender divide" and strategies to change it.
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Return to index of stories... 		We're coming to you from the Athletic Complex at Southern NH University in Manchester, the site of the first annual Women's Leadership Summit.
Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook.
In this program: we look at the "gender divide" -- the disparity of wages between men and women, why "fewer" women climb to the TOP of the corporate ladder, and why it's so important to ASK for what you want.
According to a report by "The NH Women's Policy Institute" -- women make up nearly half the state's workforce --and earn 72 cents to a working man's dollar.
Only 15% of women in managerial positions reach executive level and only 9% ever make it to the TOP.
Why is there such a "low" percentage of women in leadership positions? What are the implications for Corporate NH?
And, what are some of the possible solutions?
Those were just some of the questions addressed at the "first" Women's Leadership Summit at Southern NH University.
Billed as "50 speakers, Hundreds of voices, and Thousands of ideas".the day-long event was aimed at "arming" women and girls with the critical thinking and skills needed to become their personal and "professional" best.
The summit not only explored issues from an individual and corporate perspective -- it provided networking sessions with regional and national speakers -- and offered wisdom from authors and businesswomen who've made it to the top of their professions.
Here to talk about some of the underlying issues affecting women in the workforce: Annabel Beerel, Professor of Social Ethics at Southern New Hampshire University and summit organizer, Katie Merrow, the Executive Director of The NH Women's Policy Institute, and Sara Laschever, a speaker at the summit, and co-author of the book "Women Don't Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for Change" and the latest book "Ask for It."
Welcome.
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Return to index of stories... 		Q ANNABEL: Clearly women are not BREAKING thru the GRANITE Ceiling in NH - which was the IMPETUS for the leadership summit--what do you think are some of the underlying issues preventing women from reaching the top echelons in corporate NH.
Q KATIE: Let's talk Salary. Women make 72% of what Men earn. NH has more
women at the BOTTOM of the wage scale, fewer at the top - WHY is that?
Q KATIE: In NH, only 13% of women earn more than 100-thousand dollars
They Don't reach those TOP high-paying positions. What do WOMEN need to
Do to ADVANCE up the CORPORATE ladder.
Q How important is mentoring.and what qualities should you seek out in a mentor?
Q Why are so few women willing to MENTOR women?
Q SARA: Your book "Women don't Ask" suggests women make less money because they don't like to NEGOTIATE.. Give us an EXAMPLE of how this plays out in the workplace?
Q WHAT 'S behind women's FEAR or RELUCTANCE to Negotiate?
Q What does that COST women in terms of salary?
Q What can women do to improve their negotiation skills?
Q KATIE: Women don't ask but in Your report you fouND women are less likely to ASK their connected friends and colleagues to recommend them for boards. WHY?
Q IF women don't negotiate as well as men -How should they BARGAIN. Give us some practical advice.
Q Should women mimic what MEN do…to get what they want?
Q How do women find their Own Negotiating VOICEs?
Q IS the WORKPLACE accepting of WOMEN who ask ?
Q: How can women know when it is appropriate to ask for something and when it isn't?
Q ANABEL: WHY do you view the scarcity of WOMEN in leadership positions an ETHICAL issue?
Q KATIE: Why should corporate NH….care about whether women get wage parity, or leadership positions - as long as the job is getting done and done well.
Q What about the argument that WOMEN aren't willing to make the sacrifices currently required to RISE in the corporate world?
Q KATIE: CHILDCARE & family responsibility.how much of an impediment is that in
women rising up the ladder.
Q There have been studies that show Women's Wages go DOWN…and Men's Wages go UP…simply because they have CHILDREN She just had a baby lets wait on the promotion.she'll want to go part-time. COMMON??
R From a CORPORATE perspective - isn't that somewhat JUSTIFIED?
S Don't women CHOOSE the MOMMY track in many cases…lessening their work load to juggle family responsibilities. And, if that's a personal choice why shouldn't companies look out for what's BEST for them
Q KATIE: Women make up HALF the state's WORKFORCE. Yet, few companies offer DAYCARE….why has there been so little progress on that front?
Q What are some of the Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers?
Q Some might ask: Do you have to be one of the boys to succeed in business?
Q: What can companies and managers do to level the playing field for male and female workers?
Q Let's talk SOLUTIONS…what do women need to do - to get what they want?
Q What should companies do to attract, retain and promote women? What's in it for them?
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Return to index of stories... 		That wraps up our program.
Special thanks to our hosts here at Southern NH University and thank you for watching NH Outlook.
I'm Beth Carroll.
I'll see you next time.
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/15/2008
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 25:25
Now on NH Outlook: Why women don't ask for raises and promotions, and what it costs them. A conversation about the "gender divide" and strategies to change it. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. In this program: we look at the "gender divide" -- the disparity of wages between men and women, why "fewer" women climb to the top of the corporate ladder, and why it's so important to ask for what you want.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Annabel Beerel\SNHU Social Ethics Professor, Katie Merrow\Exec Dir., NH Women's Policy Institute, Sara Laschever\Co-Author, "Ask for It"
script iconKey: Family/Marriage
Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/15/2008
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 25:25
Now on NH Outlook: Why women don't ask for raises and promotions, and what it costs them. A conversation about the "gender divide" and strategies to change it. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. In this program: we look at the "gender divide" -- the disparity of wages between men and women, why "fewer" women climb to the top of the corporate ladder, and why it's so important to ask for what you want.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Annabel Beerel\SNHU Social Ethics Professor, Katie Merrow\Exec Dir., NH Women's Policy Institute, Sara Laschever\Co-Author, "Ask for It"
script iconKey: Economy
Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/15/2008
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 25:25
Now on NH Outlook: Why women don't ask for raises and promotions, and what it costs them. A conversation about the "gender divide" and strategies to change it. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to NH Outlook. In this program: we look at the "gender divide" -- the disparity of wages between men and women, why "fewer" women climb to the top of the corporate ladder, and why it's so important to ask for what you want.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Annabel Beerel\SNHU Social Ethics Professor, Katie Merrow\Exec Dir., NH Women's Policy Institute, Sara Laschever\Co-Author, "Ask for It"
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Return to index of stories... 		Q ANNABEL: Clearly women are not BREAKING thru the GRANITE Ceiling in NH -- which was the IMPETUS for the leadership summit. What are the underlying issues keeping women from reaching the top eschelons in corporate NH.
Q KATIE: NH has more women at the BOTTOM of the wage scale, fewer at the top when compared to the other New England States. WHY is that.
Q Women gained entry into management in the early 70's.
Why so FEW womenin leadership p
a dearth of women and men willing to mentor women;
Q Interest in gender and leadership started in the United States in the early 1970s, when women slowly began to seek and gain entry into management.
Women would then be able to compete with men for leadership positions and other jobs.
Q How do you win at the game of business? Heck, how do you get in the game?
Q SARA: In NH, only 13% of women earn more than 100-thousand dollars.
Do you have to be one of the boys to success in business?
Clearly,
in NH.
NH has more women at the bottom of wage scale -- fewer at the top when compared to their NE neighbors
alary wise: NH has more women at the BOTTOM of the wage scale -- 'fewer' at the top when compared to NE neighbors. WHY IS THAT?
Q Where are we seeing PROGRESS?
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NH's Women's Policy Institute updated its report: Breaking thru the Granite Ceiling in Corporate NH" Give us a status report on WHERE women stand in
corporate NH?
wages for katie:
According to the Women in NH earn 72% of what men earn, on average. More women are at the bottom of the wage scale.
Q Katie: Let's talk Salary. Women in NH earn 72% of what men eaern on average.
by Linda Babcock , Sara Laschever
Q How important is mentoring.and what qualities should you seek out in a mentor?
Q: What can women do to improve their negotiation skills?
Q: What can companies and managers do to level the playing field for male and female workers?
Q: How can women know when it is appropriate to ask for something and when it isn't?
Q Katie: Let's talk Salary. Women in NH earn 72% of what men eaern on average.
NEGOTIATIONS.
Q Women don't ask but in Your report Katie.you fouND women are less likely to ASK their connected friends and colleagues to recommend them for boards.
Q What about the argument that WOMEN aren't willing to make the sacrifices currently required to RISE in the corporate world?
Q CHILDCARE & family responsibility.how much of an impediment is that in
women rising up the ladder.
Q
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