With many companies now setting return-to-office policy, employees are charting a new normal by Terri Huggins Hart Sue Edinger, chief of operations at Inns of Aurora, did the seemingly impossible—she kept the business afloat and morale high throughout the transition to in-office work as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. And...

In the quest for pay parity, here are five steps women can take to increase their earning trajectory By Janet Heit When Marilyn Loden coined the term glass ceiling in 1978, American women earned, on average, 60 cents for every dollar earned by white men. By 2022,...

Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ Marion E. Brooks believes that emotional intelligence is the No. 1 key to success By Camila Diaz As the vice president and US country head of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and in his previous roles, Marion E. Brooks has successfully built and led...

The disparity in retirement savings between women and men is significant—but it can be bridged By Melanie Lockert Angela Green Urbaczewski always knew saving for retirement was important and made it a priority. But her progress got derailed after a divorce. At the time of her separation, her...

In 2025, leaders like these are showing the way The quest of women leaders to reach higher leadership positions, including the C-suite, has been a process of slow and steady over the decades. However, in recent years, that progress has, at least temporarily, stalled. According to a...

Female Leadership Making an Impact Meet 100 exceptional women leaders who are making their mark by Eddie Lee & Carolyn M. Brown Executive Woman is shining a light on talented, high-potential women leaders with this fourth annual Power 100 list. The list highlights 100 extraordinary women on the...