Women Employed mourns the passing of groundbreaking feminist, journalist, organizer, and trailblazing figure in the women’s liberation movement, Gloria Steinem. For over 60 years, Gloria Steinem’s work helped redefine what was possible for women and shined a light on what women should expect from their workplaces, their economy, and their society. Her activism challenged barriers keeping women from equal opportunity, economic independence, and was a meaningful voice in the decisions shaping […]

The summer may be coming to close, but our work is not. We ended July with convenings for entrepreneurship, families, and higher education, and celebrated the conclusion of another cohort of The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program. And in August we witnessed the signing of two very important pieces of legislation.Want to know more about what we’ve been up to? Check out this month’s edition of Where in the World is Women Employed.RLD Entrepreneurship & Strong Family […]

For more than two decades, Molly Baltman-Leonard has worked to address systemic inequities and expand opportunities for communities and families. Throughout her career in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and community-focused work, she has approached that work with a deep belief in the power of listening, asking questions and understanding the systems that shape people’s lives.That perspective is rooted in her upbringing in Detroit, where she saw firsthand how access to resources and […]

Like others, Women Employed is incredibly disturbed by reports of multiple women experiencing sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct at the hands of former Rep. Benton. We are particularly dismayed that the systems and structures in place failed to protect women working in our state government.For decades, Women Employed has advocated for policies that facilitate reporting, mandate training, and outline clear processes that are vital to preventing and fighting sexual harassment. It remains […]

Some months, it’s a site visit. Some months, it’s a summit. And some months, it’s a policy briefing. But one thing’s for certain, two thing’s for sure, no matter the call, Women Employed is always ready to answer it. Because we don’t just talk about economic equity, we build it. One meeting, one presentation, and one trip to our nation’s capital at a time. And our progress is proof that the work is happening to build a more equitable economy for working women.Here’s a look back […]