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Title: International Women's Day
Post by: DuffleKing on March 08, 2013, 08:54:51 AM

We salute you

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Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Shamrock Shore on March 08, 2013, 09:46:39 AM
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Indeed we do.
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
How many days do they want?
Valentines Day was only a few weeks ago, Mother's Day is Sunday and they have this woman's day today.
Can they not all be lumped into the one day?
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Jonah on March 08, 2013, 10:53:35 AM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 08, 2013, 09:46:39 AM
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Indeed we do.

I always thought her having a dish washer defeats the purpose of having a woman in the house.
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Rois on March 08, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
How many days do they want?
Valentines Day was only a few weeks ago, Mother's Day is Sunday and they have this woman's day today.
Can they not all be lumped into the one day?

I don't think this is the same thing - no one is really sending cards for International Women's Day.

I was talking about this to someone the other day - her opinion (over 30 years in business at a senior enough level) is that things have moved back about 10 years re: women in business.  Fewer females on boards and senior positions. 
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Billys Boots on March 08, 2013, 11:33:40 AM
Quote from: Rois on March 08, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
How many days do they want?
Valentines Day was only a few weeks ago, Mother's Day is Sunday and they have this woman's day today.
Can they not all be lumped into the one day?

I don't think this is the same thing - no one is really sending cards for International Women's Day.

I was talking about this to someone the other day - her opinion (over 30 years in business at a senior enough level) is that things have moved back about 10 years re: women in business.  Fewer females on boards and senior positions.

I agree - having dealt with mulitnationals (especially) on governance issues over the last 15 years I always got the impression that they were only prepared to offer seniority to women in positions like HR and Sustainability, and then only while they felt it was cost-effective (in their twisted logic) to do so. 
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on March 08, 2013, 11:42:12 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 08, 2013, 11:33:40 AM
Quote from: Rois on March 08, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
How many days do they want?
Valentines Day was only a few weeks ago, Mother's Day is Sunday and they have this woman's day today.
Can they not all be lumped into the one day?

I don't think this is the same thing - no one is really sending cards for International Women's Day.

I was talking about this to someone the other day - her opinion (over 30 years in business at a senior enough level) is that things have moved back about 10 years re: women in business.  Fewer females on boards and senior positions.

I agree - having dealt with mulitnationals (especially) on governance issues over the last 15 years I always got the impression that they were only prepared to offer seniority to women in positions like HR and Sustainability, and then only while they felt it was cost-effective (in their twisted logic) to do so.

Be that as it may Boots but...

(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/56/5635/SMCMG00Z/posters/george-marks-woman-drying-dishes-at-kitchen-sink-portrait.jpg) :P
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 11:44:38 AM
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Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 11:45:48 AM
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Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: ziggysego on March 08, 2013, 12:11:25 PM
Quote from: Rois on March 08, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
How many days do they want?
Valentines Day was only a few weeks ago, Mother's Day is Sunday and they have this woman's day today.
Can they not all be lumped into the one day?

I don't think this is the same thing - no one is really sending cards for International Women's Day.

I was talking about this to someone the other day - her opinion (over 30 years in business at a senior enough level) is that things have moved back about 10 years re: women in business.  Fewer females on boards and senior positions.

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k389/quantumleaping/international-women-day-2013---infographic_zpsd88a1fa5.jpg)
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Rois on March 08, 2013, 01:59:54 PM
I recently had the chance to bring a client/potential client of my choosing to corporate seats at an Ulster rugby match, and had a drinks budget to spend at it.  I find it really difficult to approach people to join me as my guest as I'm worried in case they will think I'm asking them out!  And male clients would be less likely to say yes as they would have to explain to their wives/girlfriends that they were going to the rugby with a female unmarried client.  It is bloody tough.


Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: ziggysego on March 08, 2013, 02:30:43 PM
I'd be willing to attend with you Rois, if you promised to keep your hands to yourself.
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Hardy on March 08, 2013, 03:27:30 PM
Quote from: Rois on March 08, 2013, 01:59:54 PM
I recently had the chance to bring a client/potential client of my choosing to corporate seats at an Ulster rugby match, and had a drinks budget to spend at it.  I find it really difficult to approach people to join me as my guest as I'm worried in case they will think I'm asking them out!  And male clients would be less likely to say yes as they would have to explain to their wives/girlfriends that they were going to the rugby with a female unmarried client.  It is bloody tough.

You see - it's just impractical to be putting women in positions like this.
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Hereiam on March 08, 2013, 04:01:31 PM
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;)
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: tyssam5 on March 08, 2013, 04:31:44 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 08, 2013, 12:11:25 PM
Quote from: Rois on March 08, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
How many days do they want?
Valentines Day was only a few weeks ago, Mother's Day is Sunday and they have this woman's day today.
Can they not all be lumped into the one day?

I don't think this is the same thing - no one is really sending cards for International Women's Day.

I was talking about this to someone the other day - her opinion (over 30 years in business at a senior enough level) is that things have moved back about 10 years re: women in business.  Fewer females on boards and senior positions.

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k389/quantumleaping/international-women-day-2013---infographic_zpsd88a1fa5.jpg)

Give them a chance at CEO and they go and spoil it for everyone!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-belkin/marissa-mayer-work-from-home-yahoo-rule_b_2750256.html
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Lecale2 on March 08, 2013, 04:37:46 PM
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Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on March 08, 2013, 05:06:43 PM
Exactly what I hoped for when I opened the thread, well until the last post.
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: Farrandeelin on March 08, 2013, 09:15:55 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 08, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
How many days do they want?
Valentines Day was only a few weeks ago, Mother's Day is Sunday and they have this woman's day today.
Can they not all be lumped into the one day?

On that note when is International Men's Day?
Title: Re: International Women's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 09, 2013, 07:09:28 AM
We can't even do this right: http://www.international-mens-day.com/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi