The German Institute for Economic Research published a report on the representation of women on boards of top 200 companies and financial institutions. The results are (still) shocking: only 2.5% of all board members are women. Compared to the previous ... read more
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Women on boards – Frauen in der Geschäftsführung
“In my experience, having women on boards enhances their effectiveness. Women bring different perspectives that help to drive new insights, whilst they can create a more collaborative and reflective atmosphere that helps boards work better together” – Mervyn Davies, Minister of ... read more
An exemplary raven mother does not make a summer – Eine vorbildliche Rabenmutter macht noch keinen Sommer…
By the way… does anybody know, what a raven mother is? Ask a German! But as you may assume, it’s no good! Where does the German attitude that working mothers are bad mothers come from? Why are the German schools ... read more
The good mother and modern politician/ Die gute Mutter und moderne Politikerin
The conservative members of the German party CDU are confused: Their recently minister for family affairs (now responsible for labor), Ursula von der Leyen, seems to be a conservative women: married, says grace every evening, has seven children… However, her ... read more
Nationale und Religiöse Feiertage im Januar / National and Religious Holidays in January
On January 6th we celebrate Epiphany in various countries. In Germany children disguised as Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar will bless people’s houses, in Spain kids are excited about getting their Christmas-presents and in Italy the good witch Befana will bring ... read more