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UN Women Australia has announced its theme of International Women’s Day 2024: Count Her In: Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment. “Increasing women’s economic empowerment is felt across entire communities. Economies grow, children and families prosper, and importantly, women have resources available to leave abusive situations. This is not just an issue for women, it impacts all of us,” said Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women Australia. 

If — like many other small to midsize #suppliers — you’re waiting 60 days or more to get paid by customers, your business may be seeking financing to address #cash shortages. Here are six ways to secure funds when traditional loans aren’t feasible.

Finally - an article that points out the flippin' obvious! Once upon a time, when a pandemic hit, we all jostled to balance work, kids, and home, often all in the same space. And guess what? We did it brilliantly. Productivity soared, businesses thrived, and employee well-being was at an all-time high. Fast-forward to today, and despite all evidence, many employers are suddenly nostalgic for those pre-pandemic office vibes. 🏢🤷♀️ According to Bloomberg's insightful deep-dive, when childcare centres shut down during the pandemic's peak, countless women had to bow out of the workforce. But as things stabilised, a new trend emerged. By early 2023, a record 75% of American mums were working at least part-time. The secret sauce? The rise of flexible and remote-based working. 🏠➡️🏢 But here’s the twist. Even though a whopping 80% of female office workers have found a better work-life balance with remote working, companies are hell-bent on getting them back in those office chairs. As a result? 18% of working mothers in the U.S. have handed in their resignations over the past year. The reason? A sheer lack of workplace flexibility. And the cherry on top? It turns out that companies that embrace remote or hybrid work models have seen an uptick in their female workforce by nearly 6%. 💼📈 The verdict is clear: when working mums are given the choice to toggle between home and office, everyone wins. They're happier, less stressed, and - here’s a shocker for the boardroom - they’re less likely to walk out the door. 🚪🤦♀️ In 2023, we're juggling emails on our smartphones, hopping onto virtual meetings, and smashing those productivity metrics. And as the article rightly points out, it’s not just a coincidence that most execs dismissing remote work are, well, not mums. And here's a revelation: This in-office working, 5 days a week with a long commute, either side kinda works when there's a superhero back at home managing the fort (on or off the payroll). But to the companies still partying like it's 2019, I've got news for you: The talent pool of 2023 isn’t settling for less. We've tasted flexibility, and it’s delicious. 🍕 If you're caught in the RTO whirlwind, don't despair. Some stellar companies out there get it - they're living in the present and investing in flexibility, culture, and well-being. Plus, the Investing in Women job board is bursting with opportunities from companies that understand the now. 🌟 Links to your future are waiting in the comments. Dive in! 👇

R U OK?Day is Thursday 14 September, but the truth is that every day can be #RUOKDay. We're calling on everyone to let the people you care about know you're here to hear them. Asking R U OK? is the first step, but we also need to genuinely listen to what comes next. Learn more and sign up for FREE #RUOKDay2023 resources at https://lnkd.in/fRKt7NC #heretohear