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Female expats in Europe say they are mostly happy
The majority of female expats in Europe expressed satisfaction with their lives, according to a new poll by Expatica.
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The truth about gender diversity in the Netherlands
Mary van der Boon looks at why there are fewer women in top positions in business, government and universities in the Netherlands than in other European countries, and suggests how we can bring about change.
Building opportunities for expat spouses
Kathleen van der Wilk-Carlton of the Permits Foundation speaks to Patrick Rovers about how the Foundation’s work is progressing.
Why the Netherlands needs women
To guarantee continued economic growth and pensions for the next generation, the Dutch need to encourage their women to work, and help them to stay there, reveals new research.
Working mom
Although his wife cannot ply her profession in the Netherlands, Eric Asp argues that her daily workload qualifies her as a ’working mum’, a terminology which, anyhow, Asp considers to be essentially oxymoronic.
Celebrating connections
In our special feature to mark International Women’s Day, Mirella Visser, president of the European Professional Women’s Network, focuses on how far women have come and how far they still need to go since this day was first celebrated in the early 1900’s.
Ladies, start your businesses!
Whatever the reason for starting a business, there are several important tips that apply to everyone. Unfortunately, some women’s ability to execute the advice may be hampered by an underlying belief. By Stephanie Ward.
