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Women's Health and Well-Being

New Gallup Survey Reveals the Costs of Overlooking Women’s Health

Women have long known the health care system isn't working for them. Gallup data show just how much that costs.
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Caregiving

Why Leaders Need to Stay Focused on Care

Caring for our loved ones can be rewarding, but it shouldn't be so hard or so expensive. In this edition of our “3 Questions With” series, Jennifer Stybel, who leads Pivotal’s work on caregiving, talks about the severity of the care crisis in the U.S., how three Pivotal partners are working to address it, and why she’s optimistic that we're at a turning point for care.

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    The Connection Between Women’s Health and Women’s Power

    Haven Ley, chief strategy officer, and Renee Wittemyer, vice president of program strategy, discuss how gaps in women’s health can impact women’s lives and futures, and what’s possible when women everywhere can get the care they deserve.

  • A video of Harvard University social scientist Iris Bohnet, speaking direct to camera with animated illustrations, explaining the systemic ways organizations can embed fairness into their structures.

    Fairness at work happens only by design

    Social scientist Iris Bohnet reveals an important truth: Fairness in the workplace doesn’t come from encouraging good intentions but from building better systems. When organizations embed equitable practices into hiring, promotions, performance reviews, and pay—and identify the points where bias blocks progress—they’ll see greater loyalty and better work.

  • A video of four women speaking direct to camera about how making workplaces better for women makes them better for everyone.

    Workplaces where everyone can thrive

    Pivotal partners share what people need from their workplaces: to be heard, respected, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. When employers design organizations around the real lives women lead, they make work better for everyone.

  • Teresa Younger, president & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, reflects on the rich legacy of giving back in Black communities, how unseen people are often making some of the biggest impact, and what we all gain when women of color lead conversations around social progress.

    Celebrating Black Women in Philanthropy

    Teresa Younger, president & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, reflects on the rich legacy of giving back in Black communities, how unseen people are often making some of the biggest impact, and what we all gain when women of color lead conversations around social progress.

  • Melinda meets with Nashville girls who are learning how to build a healthier relationship with technology and social media, with the help of digital well-being organization #HalfTheStory.

    Girls Taking Charge Of Their Digital Lives

    Melinda meets with Nashville girls who are learning how to build a healthier relationship with technology and social media, with the help of digital well-being organization #HalfTheStory.

  • A video of Kelsey Noonan, Pivotal’s Director of Program Strategy for Adolescent Mental Health, being interviewed about mental health support for young people.

    Young People Deserve Better Mental Health Care

    Kelsey Noonan, Pivotal’s director of program strategy for adolescent mental health, shares how Pivotal is working with partners to unlock better mental health support for young people.

  • Chicago fifth-graders tell Melinda about the careers they envision for themselves, and how the program Polished Pebbles—with the help of grantmaker G4GC—is helping them develop the skills and confidence to make those dreams a reality.

    “Girl, Yeah!” The Young People Learning to Lead in Chicago

    Chicago fifth-graders tell Melinda about the careers they envision for themselves, and how the program Polished Pebbles—with the help of grantmaker G4GC—is helping them develop the skills and confidence to make those dreams a reality.

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    Why It’s Crucial To Have More Women in Public Office

    When women have a seat at the table, they can build coalitions, work across the aisle, and shape the policies that most impact their lives.

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    The Robots That May Save Our Lives—and the Students Behind Them

    Student researchers from Texas Robotics show Melinda the innovative solutions they’re working on to make surgery safer, develop better prosthetics, and detect colon cancer.

  • A renowned AI researcher and cofounder speaking to a room of people at an event

    Diversity in AI Is Essential to Our Future

    AI is made by people, so it should also be governed by people. The field of AI especially needs young people from diverse backgrounds to become leaders who make sure the technology improves lives.

  • A video of women discussing the potential impact of putting more money in the hands of women investors and founders.

    Changing the Face of Power in Venture Capital

    Female and diverse founders who think differently start businesses that meet needs other companies haven’t, driving social change and generating financial returns.

  • A video from Project Zero about how teens use technology. The cover image reads, “Both adults and teens are worried about social media. But what are adults missing when it comes to how teens use technology?”

    Social Media's Role in Youth Mental Health

    Social media’s effects are different for everyone. Adults have to truly listen to teens in order to understand how it’s impacting young people.

  • Dwana Franklin-Davis, CEO of Reboot Representation talks on tackling the race and gender gap in tech.

    Supporting Women of Color in Tech

    When women of color are well-represented in tech, opportunity increases, products are more innovative, and companies are stronger.

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