ED's investigation into Smith College’s transgender admissions policy raises questions about women's colleges. Women now dominate higher education, research shows little academic benefit to single-sex schools, and gender is no longer binary www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Women who delayed motherhood until at least their thirties had lifetime earnings between $495,000 and $556,000 more than those who became mothers earlier. More on this and other new research findings on working moms in my latest for @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

A new study finds: 96% of women believe the gender pay gap exists— but only 1 in 3 think it affects their own pay. If you don’t think you’re underpaid, you’re less likely to negotiate or to try to change how pay is determined. via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

IBM paid $17M because of its DEI practices like requiring diverse candidates for hiring interviews. @forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

A new study found women are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI at work and less rewarded when they do use it. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

The rules for who qualifies to compete as a female athlete in the Olympics have changed—again. All transgender women athletes will be banned from female events at LA28. See my latest for info on the new rule and history of who could compete as a female. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Equal Pay Day is March 26, and 3 new studies shed light on pay gap: (1) Women in all-female groups are paid less due to perceived threat (2) Women accept more work for the same pay (3) Insights into causes of the motherhood penalty. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

A new study looked not just at which jobs are most exposed to AI, but who is best positioned to adapt if those jobs change. A whopping 89% of workers in the most vulnerable group—those highly exposed to AI and least able to transition—are women. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

In 2025's top films: Women represented 36% Of major characters and 38% of speaking roles. Only 29% of films were told from a woman's point of view. Only 2% of female characters were over 60. (As a reminder, women represent half the population) @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Coca-Cola faces discrimination claims over a women-only networking trip. Are women-only corporate events still needed? @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

New research suggests women may be making a common mistake when they have hot flashes at work: staying silent. In two studies, women who briefly explained symptoms were seen as more capable and more leader-like than when symptoms were left unexplained. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Thinking about dating a coworker this Valentine’s Day? Workplace romance is common — but there are some risks that nobody is talking about. Worth reading before you make it personal — via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Some former female MDs from Citi created a new site where women in finance can anonymously post "what life on Wall Street is really like for women." The response shows that women still need safe spaces (whisper networks) to share their stories. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Sabalenka lost to a man. Women’s tennis didn’t lose anything. In fact, that’s the point. Here's why this modern “Battle of the Sexes” is actually a sign of progress, via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Menopause affects half the population at some point. Hollywood gave it a storyline once in the last 16 years. New research from the Geena Davis Institute explains why that matters. Can you name the one film? via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

A new Lean In/McKinsey report shows that women’s ambition is declining. 80% of entry-level men said they wanted to advance at work, but only 69% of women did. My latest on what’s driving the shift—and what companies must do @Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

The 2016 BABES Act was supposed to protect parents traveling with breast milk. @thespacegal.bsky.social showed that it didn't. Now, due to her advocacy, a new law will require TSA to be accountable for how it handles breast milk. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels... @forbes

When Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo cry in interviews, people ask “why are they so emotional?” A better question is: Why do we treat women’s tears like a failing instead of a normal human response? www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Women asked for safer rides — and got female-driver options. Now male drivers are suing Uber & Lyft, claiming the features discriminate against them. Here's why this legal fight is more complicated than it looks via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

One in three dating app users say they’ve used Tinder or Bumble for career networking—and one in ten say it’s the only reason they’re on the dating app. Many say it worked. But just because it pays off doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. My latest for @Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

The FDA has removed the “black box” warning on hormone replacement therapy — after 20+ years of fear and misinformation. Good news for women's health—and possibly a career boost for women too. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

When women reach top leadership, it’s a sign of progress, but it can also make people think gender equality has been achieved. New research shows how that perception can actually slow real change - and what can be done about it. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Why are so few women in the top jobs? A new study finds women tend to wait for more experience before going for leadership roles—while men go for it sooner. Here’s how to close that confidence gap- via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Japan just elected their first female PM—Now, only 4 G20 countries never had a female leader (The U.S., China, Russia and Saudi Arabia) @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Historic first: Sarah Mullally becomes the 1st female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s 1400-year history. Breaking the “stained-glass ceiling,” her appointment signals to women & girls that the pulpit is a place they belong. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Women comprised only 15% of the board members in CA-based private AI companies, and 43% of these companies had all-male boards. For the smaller private AI companies (between $50 and $100 million in funding), a whopping 62% had all-male boards! www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

At the Emmys, women over 50 stole the spotlight. But a new study shows they’re the outliers: roles for women over 40 are still scarce, while men thrive well into their 60s. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Is it time to rethink how we deal with office romance? @Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Research says finding the right partner can boost your career - here's why: @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

It's 2025 and we're not even ready for a female umpire? "RIP Baseball" one fan wrote on X. Others said Pawol was a DEI hire and predicted a big screwup on her part. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Facing litigation from riders who claim they were sexually assaulted, Uber is allowing female drivers and passengers to choose to ride with other women. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Office romances are incredibly common, and the workplace is one of the most frequent settings for extramarital affairs—here's why. via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

New study looked at kids' programs from 1960-2018. Found: 1) Boys were "doers", girls were passive -no change since '60 2) Boys were associated more than girls with agency (striving to act and reach goals) and this has gotten stronger over time. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Linda Yaccarino stepped down as CEO of X today. Many thought she was on a glass cliff, but is there really a glass cliff for female CEOs? Here's what research says... @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Women are twice as likely as men to volunteer for "undesirable tasks." The problem is that it leaves less time for their primary jobs, potentially hurting their careers. Here's how to say no: @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Finally, baseball for women. Professional women’s leagues already exist in soccer (NWSL), basketball (WNBA), tackle football (WFA), ice hockey (PWHL), and rugby (WER), all sports arguably more physically aggressive than baseball. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

A new study of recommendations on LinkedIn profiles finds women are seen as detail-driven, while men are more big-picture thinkers—even after controlling for occupation and industry. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Ever thought about why virtual AI assistants like Siri and Alexa default to female voices? @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Katherine Legge holds the fastest female qualifying time for Indy500. Now she's getting death threats for returning to NASCAR. Here's how she deals with that and being a woman in racing @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

The Take It Down Act was signed Monday to force platforms to take down deepfake nudes, revenge porn, etc. Building on momentum, the DEFIANCE Act was reintroduced today to allow victims to sue those who created/shared the explicit images. @aoc.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

This new report refutes the idea that women who are promoted to CEO got there because of DEI preference and not merit. They found that female CEOs have more senior leadership experience than their male peers. @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

The new bill, signed today, forces platforms to take down deepfake nudes within 48 hours and creates punishments for those who share them. Women professionals have increasingly become targets—hopefully, this will help @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

New research shows marriages can suffer when women outearn husbands— sadly, the results show outdated beliefs about who should be the provider (in straight marriages) are still going strong. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is

Two new studies—one focused on bonobos, and one on women at work—underscore how female alliances can be game-changers. The takeaway: Whether in the rainforest or the boardroom, when females band together, they are better equipped to challenge dominance. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Papers by women are cited less in patents. To explore why, researchers had participants read a research abstract, telling half it was by a man and half by a woman. Those who thought the author was male rated the science as more important and read longer www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

New research examines discrimination against expectant fathers. The study finds that the more workplace discrimination an expectant father perceives, the more likely the mother is to exit the workforce or switch jobs. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay. New research reveals that simply informing women of this gender gap boosts their willingness to compete. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Billie Jean King got a star on the Walk Of Fame today - and afterward, I got to talk to her about her thoughts on women's professional sports, women in the boardroom, and why athletes make great business leaders. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Indeed examined job listings for factors that impact the pay gap. Good news: 60% of job listings contained salary information, up from just 18% in 2020. Bad news: Remote work opportunities are dwindling, down 20% from their pandemic peak. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...