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83 Cents
Posted on April 24th, 2012 4 commentsIn Minnesota, women earn 83 cents for every dollar that men earn, on average. That’s called the pay gap. To look at this a different way, the average woman would have to work almost ten years longer than the average man to equal his salary over the course of a career. Research has identified many reasons for the gap that go well beyond simple discrimination, but even after all legitimate sources of male/female pay differences (like education level, experience, work hours, skill differences, etc.) are accounted for, there is still a gap.
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What Women Really Want: Better Work Opportunities
Posted on April 16th, 2012 No commentsAre you looking for a job that fits your life and work needs, offers advancement opportunities and better pay? Then you need to match your interests and goals to Minnesota’s high-paying and in demand jobs, many of which offer the career advancement you desire when making a career choice or re-focusing your career goals.
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Sustainable Careers for Women
Posted on March 23rd, 2012 No comments“The green economy rewards innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurism. New ways of thinking about everyday products, processes, and services make for great opportunities for women to not only find new jobs, but also turn their ideas into businesses and create jobs for others.” Do you see yourself in this quote? If so, you might want to check out a few resources that are now available.
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Minnesota Women in the Labor Force – Part 3: How Much Do They Make?
Posted on November 4th, 2011 No commentsWomen are a significant part of the workforce in Minnesota. In fact, Minnesota women have the third highest labor force participation rate in the county and one in four Minnesota businesses is owned by a woman.
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Minnesota Women in the Labor Force – Part 2: What Do They Do?
Posted on October 21st, 2011 No commentsA previous post highlighted the important role that women play in Minnesota’s labor market—from their record participation in the labor force to how the recession impacted women’s employment. One key piece in this discussion is the differences between the industries and occupations in which Minnesota women and men work.
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Minnesota Women in the Labor Force – Part 1: An Introduction
Posted on September 23rd, 2011 No commentsIf you follow business trends, you might already know that Minnesota has some of the hardest-working women in the country. The labor force participation rate of women averaged 67 percent in 2010, eight percent higher than the national average, according to data (.pdf) produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only two states – Nebraska and North Dakota – had a higher women’s labor force participation rate in 2010.
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