GlobeNewswire: Network of Executive Women Contains the last 10 of 13 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-19T12:21:58ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/27/728823/10128181/en/Unleash-the-Power-at-the-next-NEW-North-Central-Texas-Spring-Luncheon.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394"Unleash the Power" at the next NEW North Central Texas Spring Luncheon2015-04-27T20:28:26Z<![CDATA[Panel to discuss Kimberly-Clark's Catalyst Award-winning initiative "Strengthening the Business with Women Leaders" DALLAS, April 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network of Executive Women North Central Texas will host a panel discussion on strategies for advancing women in the workplace, April 30 at the Embassy Suites Dallas Park Central.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/05/21/548797/10033610/en/Photo-Release-NEW-Event-Shares-Successful-Strategies-for-Leading-Through-Change.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394Photo Release -- NEW Event Shares Successful Strategies for Leading Through Change2013-05-21T16:52:51Z<![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 300 Network of Executive Women (NEW) members and guests learned to "lead through change" at the NEW Southern California spring event, May 14, 2013, at the historic Millennial Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.]]><i>(From left to right) Stephanie McFee, NEW Vice President Member and Regional Services, Kendra Doyel, Ralphs Grocery Company, NEW Co-Chairperson Southern California, Caryn Olson, Nestle USA, Panelist, Carmen Moch, Target Corporation, Panelist, Tanya Domier, Advantage Sales, Panelist, Tom Herman, Northgate, Moderator, JoAnn Murdock, Unified Grocers, NEW Co-Chairperson Southern California, Subriana Pierce, Navigator Sales & Marketing, Moderator, Bryan Kaltenbach, Food4Less, Panelist</i>NEW Southern California spring eventhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/04/16/538722/10028687/en/A-NEW-Opportunity-to-Bring-Out-the-Best-in-Yourself-and-Your-Organization.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394A NEW Opportunity to Bring Out the Best in Yourself - and Your Organization2013-04-16T19:12:10Z<![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network of Executive Women (NEW) of Southern California, is hosting a special spring networking and educational event entitled "Leading Through Change" on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles (506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071).]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/09/19/491711/10005681/en/The-Corporate-Athlete-Will-be-Focus-at-NEW-Event.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394'The Corporate Athlete' Will be Focus at NEW Event2012-09-19T21:05:24Z<![CDATA[Human Performance Institute to Present Energy Management Solutions LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate trainer and performance coach Jill Sharp of the Human Performance Institute will empower and inspire attendees to drive increased productivity, engagement, and performance at an event of the Network of Executive Women's Southern California region, October 11 in City of Industry, Calif.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/08/27/487139/10003163/en/Empowerment-Will-be-the-Name-of-the-Game-at-New-Leadership-Summit-in-Dallas.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394Empowerment Will be the Name of the Game at New Leadership Summit in Dallas2012-08-27T17:38:19Z<![CDATA[Nearly 1,000 Expected at Consumer Goods/Retail Event Oct. 22-23 CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network of Executive Women will present three keynote speakers, six workshops, a panel of senior industry leaders and a regional awards celebration at its 11th annual NEW Leadership Summit, Oct. 22-23 in Dallas.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/06/29/272467/260894/en/Walmart-CEO-Mike-Duke-Inducted-Into-New-Diversity-Hall-of-Fame.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394Walmart CEO Mike Duke Inducted Into New Diversity Hall of Fame2012-06-29T21:11:56Z<![CDATA[Retailer is Praised for Company's Advancement of Women Leaders ROGERS, Ark., June 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 500 Network of Executive Women members and industry supporters honored Michael T. Duke, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Inc., as he was inducted into the NEW CPG/Retail Diversity Hall of Fame, June 28, 2012 in Rogers, Ark. NEW is the consumer products and retail industry's largest diversity organization, with more than 5,000 members in 19 regions in the U.S. and Canada.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/05/30/478051/257605/en/Photo-Release-NEW-Event-Stands-Out-in-Southern-California.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394Photo Release -- NEW Event 'Stands Out' in Southern California2012-05-30T14:19:31Z<![CDATA[Attendees are Energized to Achieve Greater Levels of Success LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 300 Network of Executive Women members and supporters were offered ways to stand out from the crowd at the NEW Southern California networking event held May 17 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa in Anaheim, Calif.]]>NEW Southern California Networking Eventhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/05/02/475248/254359/en/Network-of-Executive-Women-to-Honor-Walmart-s-Mike-Duke.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394Network of Executive Women to Honor Walmart's Mike Duke2012-05-02T16:28:36Z<![CDATA[Walmart CEO Will be Inducted in Group's 'Diversity Hall of Fame' CHICAGO, May 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael T. Duke, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Inc., will be inducted into the Network of Executive Women CPG/Retail Diversity Hall of Fame, June 28, 2012 during Women's Day at the LPGA, in Rogers, Ark. NEW, the consumer products and retail industry's largest diversity organization, has more than 5,000 members in 19 regions in the United States and Canada.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/04/24/474156/253133/en/Photo-Release-Executive-Leadership-Coach-to-Speak-at-NEW-Event.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394Photo Release - Executive Leadership Coach to Speak at NEW Event2012-04-24T16:12:54Z<![CDATA[10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renowned motivational speaker Connie Podesta will provide thought-provoking insights on making dreams a reality at an event hosted by the Network of Executive Women's Southern California Region, May 17, 2012 in Anaheim, Calif.]]>Connie Podestahttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/04/18/473592/252479/en/Women-in-Canadian-CPG-Retail-Industry-Not-Advancing.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=12394Women in Canadian CPG Retail Industry Not Advancing2012-04-18T16:22:17Z<![CDATA['Complex Labyrinth of Barriers' Cited by Network of Executive Women Report Contact Rob Wray, Communications Director
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CHICAGO, April 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The number of women holding top leadership positions in the consumer products and retail industry in Canada has stagnated — and women perceive a significant gender bias at work, according to a new report released this week by the Network of Executive Women. NEW is the largest diversity organization serving the consumer products and retail industry in North America.
"Women, Leadership and the Power of the Purse: Gender Diversity in the Canadian CPG Retail Industry" was based on interviews with dozens of senior executives in the industry and a survey of more than 400 Canadian retail and consumer products professionals conducted in January. The report outlines complex barriers hampering women's advancement into leadership roles, including bias toward women's abilities; lack of access to networking and mentoring opportunities; a persistent gender gap in wages and salaries; and the reality that the majority of women in Canada continue to bear primary responsibilities for child rearing and family life, a situation few employers are addressing through work/life policies, the Network reported.
"A dramatic change in corporate culture is needed to overcome these barriers, and that requires a consensus among today's leaders — male and female — that change is necessary," noted NEW CEO and President Joan Toth.
Eighty per cent of consumer purchases in Canada — everything from groceries to automobiles — were made or influenced by women in 2011, the report noted. "This behavior serves as the foundation of the business case for putting women in positions of leadership in the consumer products and retail industry," according to the Network.
Only 8.9 percent of the CEOs and 20.8 percent of the senior officers in the Canadian retail industry are women. In the non-durable goods manufacturing sector, which includes consumer products, the share is even less: Only 2.2 percent of CEOs and 15.2 percent of senior officers are women, the Network reported.
"Most industry executives we surveyed (men included) agree that women executives have special insights when it comes to female consumers," Toth said. "But for a variety of reasons — some understandable and some not — women are still a relative rarity in the industry's boardrooms and c-suites."
Women perceive more bias
The report found women view their value in their companies much differently than men do — and believe there is a significant gender bias affecting their careers.
More than eight in 10 (82 percent) of the men responding to the online survey conducted by NEW in December 2011 and January 2012 believe men and women working in the industry receive equal pay for equal work. Fewer than half — 49 percent — of the women answering the survey agreed their gender receives equal pay for equal work.
At the same time, more than half (52 percent) of the men agreed their gender has helped their career, only one-third (32 percent) of the women thought so. Indeed, a much higher percentage of female respondents (40 percent) believe qualified women in the Canadian cpg/retail industry are "often bypassed for promotion in favor of less qualified men," according to the survey results. Just 17 percent of the male respondents agreed with that statement.
Women and men also view opportunity at their own companies differently. Nearly all — 93.5 percent — of the men said their company's culture is supportive of women. Much fewer — 84 percent — of the women believed that to be true.
While nearly three-fourths (73 percent) of the men responding said women are well represented in their companies' highest leadership roles, only 60 percent of the women say their gender is well represented at the highest levels.
"Someday there will be no need for the Network of Executive Women. Our mission to advance, attract and retain women in the consumer products and retail industry — will seem outmoded, even quaint," Toth said. "But as this report on gender diversity in the Canadian consumer products and retail industry shows, that day is a long way off."
For more information on the Network and its NEW Canada group based in Toronto, visit www.newonline.org.]]>