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Businesswomen Changing the Workforce Women in the workplace have hit a new milestone. According to research published in July 2019 by the Pew Research Center, 2019 was the first year women made up the majority of the college-educated workforce. The study went on to state women now make up 50.2% of the college-educated workforce, up from 45.1% in 2000. And the trend is not just tracking upwards with working women, but also with women filling executive-level positions – everything from start-up entrepreneurs to small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. At the local level, the Mobile Area Chamber reports 11% of its member businesses are womenowned, and nearly 25% of its board of directors are female executives. Throughout the March 2020 issue of the Business View, the Chamber placed a spotlight on female executives in Mobile.
From various backgrounds and career paths, there seems to be some common themes running among them. These include: ▪ Each say they work for companies proactively establishing a culture where everyone feels valued. ▪ If people are willing to step out of their comfort zone they will have more opportunities presented. ▪ You should do whatever it takes to get the job done, and be willing to not only delegate, but also step in the shoes of team members to learn the day-to-day process. On the following pages, you’ll meet six women executives in the community, each on a different path and place in their careers. It’s because of them the trends will continue with strong, successful women in the workplace for generations to come. BUSINESS VIEW
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