It’s in the Bible and our history – work is dominated by men. They were the ones who hunted, fished, and fought off wild animals and enemies. They were the decision makers in the family, the ones who should seek quality education. They headed countries and armies. Women, on the other hand, were usually delegated at homes. They made sure husbands go home to clean houses, happy children, and well-prepared meals. They were taught to be submissive and to respect their spouses – no matter what.

Fast forward to the twenty-first century, more and more women are stepping out of the conventions set by society. Instead, they’re taking themselves to offices, right at boardroom tables, not just mere employees but leaders of multinational corporations. Times have changed. In fact, in 2011 Fortune 500 list, 12 companies are controlled by women.

You may ask then, “What happened in history? Why did business owners changed their minds and opted to put their trust on women?” Here are the top reasons:

1. Gender discrimination has decreased over the years.
Though there are still reports of discrimination in terms of sexual orientation, more companies have learned to adapt a more liberal approach on gender. They’ve emphasized that through their policies. Anyone who’s found to discriminate individuals based on gender can be terminated from work. Women, who are often victims of such, can also bring violators to court. The openness of contemporary businesses has paved the way for more and better opportunities for women.

2. Women are more empathetic.
Women will always be more emotional than men, and though this attribute can sometimes be their weakness, it can also be their greatest strength if used wisely. They are more sensitive to the human needs of their employees. Women CEOs are more attentive and open to better ideas.

3. They are more responsible and accountable.
Does this mean that men aren’t? No. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be leading firms for so many years. However, naturally, women business leaders display more sense of responsibility perhaps because they have been trained to do so. Again, go back to history. They are taught to take care of the house and of their loved ones, especially their children. You’ll find fewer women who report to work while nursing a hangover – compared to men.

4. The ladies are more hard working.
This should be taken with no bias to men. It’s just that women need to push themselves harder. Typically, women CEOs put in more hours at work, take more projects, and accept other job responsibilities.

Women still have a long way to go with regards to gaining recognition for all their contributions. There are also a number of flaws they have to correct, one of which is absenteeism. They often rank poorly in attendance because of family matters.

Although there are only a small number of women CEOs, HR experts and career managers are optimistic that the future years will provide better career opportunities for women as more of them are seeking higher-quality education.

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