The Women's Reporter: Women Leading Global Business

How to File a Sex Discrimination Charge With the EEOC, and the 180- or 300-Day Deadline

The EEOC and federal law set 180- and 300-day deadlines for sex discrimination charges, separate timing for pay claims, and an online portal for starting a charge.

SBA Microloans Reach $50,000, but Nonprofit Lenders Set the Terms

The SBA lends to nonprofit intermediaries, which make Microloans of up to $50,000 and set the terms. Here are the caps, repayment rules and rate limits.

Sundance Institute Appoints Tracy Brady as Marketing Chief Before the 2027 Boulder Move

Sundance Institute named Tracy Brady chief marketing, brand and communications officer on 20 October 2026, as the festival prepares to move to Boulder in 2027.

How eMudhra’s Eight Compromised CA Keys Reached an Exchange Filing in Four Days

eMudhra's disclosure of eight compromised certificate authority keys ran from a researcher's report on 17 October to a stock exchange filing on 21 October.

Taylor Swift Closed the Academy Museum Gala With Four Songs; It Raised Over $14 Million

Taylor Swift closed the sixth Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026, with four songs after honors for Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter.

Why Gender Pay Gap Reports Are Due 30 March or 4 April 2027, Depending on Employer Type

Employers with 250 or more staff must publish a gender pay gap report each year. Here is how the snapshot dates, deadlines and 2026 guidance changes fit together.

Women’s Share of Streaming Series Creators Fell to 24% in One Season

The Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film's 2025-26 Boxed In report shows women's share of streaming series creators falling from 36% to 24%.

Shirley Manson named Inspirational Artist at 2026 Women In Music Awards

Shirley Manson was named Inspirational Artist at the Women In Music Awards in London on 9 October 2026, as speakers raised barriers facing women.

Pam Abdy Exits Warner Bros. as Paramount Merger Closes

The film studio chief, who led the studio's filmmaker-friendly strategy, is out as David Ellison takes control and signals a shift toward franchise films.

What a 48-Economy GEM Survey Found: Women Lead About 40% of High-Potential Businesses

Estée Lauder, Nykaa and Startup India Name BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 Winners

Coaxial commits up to A$30 million to Antler Australia Fund III and women founders

What a 48-Economy GEM Survey Found: Women Lead About 40% of High-Potential Businesses

Women’s Share of Streaming Series Creators Fell to 24% in One Season

Estée Lauder, Nykaa and Startup India Name BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 Winners