Reasons why
If you’re missing data for your campaign, you’ll likely find it in this collection of articles and news.
The Talent We Lose: Why Are Thousands of Women Leaving PR?
The “Missing Women” study by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) analyzes why thousands of women leave the public relations industry halfway through their careers or fail to reach leadership positions. This highlights a call to review the structures that hinder women's access to power, visibility, and professional development within the sector.
Pay Equity: Closing the Gender Gap
The gender pay gap persists due to structural inequalities and unpaid labor. Ensuring equal pay is urgent to reduce poverty and inequality, promoting policies that protect and empower women in the workforce.
Don't wish us a Happy International Women's Day
A reflection by Deborah Gray, founder and managing director of Canela, on how much is still left to achieve in terms of workplace equality and the need to launch initiatives like Stop Working For Change that strive to continue promoting women's empowerment.
132 Years to Parity and the Impact on the WEPs
The gender pay gap in Spain stands at 28.21%, and achieving parity would take 132 years. The WEPs promote equal pay and gender diversity in companies, enhancing both organizational performance and reputation.
Fewer professional opportunities for women in Portugal
As the progression to leadership positions advances, the representation of the female gender decreases, as revealed by a new study from BCSD Portugal. Men also tend to receive a higher income than women.
Equality in Care and Business
Women earn less than men due to occupational segregation, the motherhood penalty, and gender stereotypes. To close the gap, we need gender equality legislation regarding caregiving and changes within companies.
UK gender pay gap
If you're a woman in the UK and you're already 18 years old. We're sorry, you'll never know what wage equality is. ¿Is it a gap if it becomes insurmountable?
Conclusions on the Esade Gender Monitor report
“Gender equality moves faster when the CEO is a woman”. A talk about gender and diversity amongst boards of directors and senior management.
How the labor market and gender equality influence fertility in Portugal
According to the National Institute of Statistics, in 2022, the average monthly net income of employed men reached 1116 euros, compared to 950 euros for women – meaning, on average, men earned 17.5% more than women.
Average annual full-time salary in Spain
The salary gap has shrunk since 2012, when full-time male employees earned over 15 percent more than their female colleagues. However, the gender breach is wider for permanent positions.
#DóndeEstánEllas
The initiative of the European Parliament Office in Spain to increase the visibility of women experts in the public space, particularly as speakers in debates, events, and conferences on European issues.
Women in tech
Imagine there are no women in tech, and you have to create AI avatars to show diversity. Now, imagine that women do exist in the field, but someone thought using avatars instead of real women was the better option. Sometimes, reality surpasses fiction…
Communicating together
‘Communicating Together’ is a collection of experiences from women working in communications to inspire new generations. Download for free the book edited by Canela.
In Portugal, 7 out of 10 communication professionals are women
Although 68% of the staff in communication agencies are women, 60% of the leadership and management positions are held by men. These data are reflected in the study 'The Value of Communication,' released by APECOM - Portuguese Association of Communication and Public Relations Consulting Companies.
Gender pay gap in Portugal
In Portugal, there is a basic wage gap of 16.7% between men and women. But if take supplementary compensation, bonuses and benefits into account the injustice is even greater, with a difference of around 19.9%.
The gender pay gap may persist for about two more decades if further measures are not implemented
The gender pay gap, currently at 19.6%, will not close until 2042. Women face job insecurity and unpaid caregiving responsibilities. More preventive measures are needed to reduce these inequalities.