Research Topics Corporate Governance Economic Security in Retirement Women in Justice Economic Status |
Research/Projects The Corporate Governance Project Breaking Through the Granite Ceiling in Corporate New Hampshire , January 2008 Women make up half the state’s workforce and half of all managers and professionals, but still represent a minority of those on governing boards and in senior executive positions. This report shows the extent to which women are represented at the top, and provides ideas on how to expand opportunities for women in business in New Hampshire. This project was generously supported by our corporate sponsors. Click here to download the report or the press release. The Business Benefits of Women in Leadership, January 29th, 2008: Click here to read the Powerpoint and here for presenter Julie Gerschick's talking points and presenter Danette Wineberg's talking points. Click here to view a video of the event. Economic Security in Retirement What does economic security mean for an older woman in New Hampshire? What are the state level policy implications? The new project, supported by the Heinz Family Foundation and the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement, will address these questions. Fact Sheet on older women in New Hampshire, describing their risk of poverty in old age and need for financial education: Click here to read the fact sheet. Women in New Hampshire's Justice System New Hampshire has a relatively low but fast increasing rate of incarceration of women compared to the rest of the United States. Women in prison have a significantly higher prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues than women in the general population, and their treatment needs are more complex. The Institute is undertaking a study to better understand the demographic and other characteristics of women in the justice system, and their potential need for alcohol and drug treatment and other rehabilitative services. Click here to read more. The
Economic Status of Working Women in Despite economic gains and increases in women’s education over the past three decades, women’s economic status in New Hampshire still trails significantly behind men’s. Click here for a summary of the major findings. Presentations Click here for links to: Recent Presentations WPI regularly presents our research in public forums, large or small. Please contact us if you would like WPI to present to your group. |
Quick Facts
» 93% of NH Women live above the federal poverty level. » In 2004, 8% of directors of publicly held corporations in NH were female. Nationally, 13% of directors of Fortune 500 companies were female. » Out of 29 publicly held corporations headquartered in NH in 2004, 11 had no female directors or executives. » The four largest publicly-held NH corporations had at least one woman director in 2004. » New research by the Wellesley Centers for Women shows the benefits of having women on a corporate board are more likely to be realized when three or more women serve on a board. |
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