Why I'm optimistic on International Women's Day - despite the frustratingly slow pace of change

Things are moving in the right direction, now we need to focus on speed

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Why I'm optimistic on International Women's Day - despite the frustratingly slow pace of change

Although gender equality is still nowhere near where it should be, as we celebrate another International Women’s Day I put myself in the optimistic camp.

There are signs of change in society and business and, overall, things are moving in the right direction - the question is, how fast can we make that change go? Bev White is CEO of Nash Squared ...

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