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Women in the Workplace

Women in Business has opened my eyes to the discrimination women and minorities face every day.  I am more educated now as a student as to what types of careers are open to me.  I have had to take note of personal biases I have had towards my personal career potential.  I have held myself back to an extent, holding on to traditionally female dominated career aspirations.

As a potential employer in the future, Women in Business has showed the benefits of a work-life balance not only for employees, but for the business as well.  If my workers are able to care for their personal well-being and their family, they will be more present at work, be healthier, and more loyal to the company (Reeves, 299-302).

As an employee, I have learned that it is important to negotiate for my salary.  It is important for the financial future and security for me and my family to negotiate.  In fact, by not negotiating a starting salary, women can end up loosing over a million dollars over their working years (Reeves, 120).


Works Cited

Reeves, Martha. Women in Business. 2nd ed.


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