International Women's Day: What Google's Calendar Omission Means for Equality

31. Why Did Google Erase International Women's Day? And Why DEI Matters More Than Ever.

Something happened this International Women’s Day that I can’t stop thinking about—and I bet you missed it too.

Google quietly erased International Women’s Day from its calendar app. Not just that, but they also removed other major cultural observances like Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Pride Month, and Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Coincidence? I don’t think so. It’s not just about a missing calendar event. This is happening at a time when Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are under attack, despite overwhelming research proving that diverse companies outperform their competitors.

If you care about gender equality, representation, and creating a future where all voices are valued, this conversation is for you.

Here Are 3 Key Takeaways From This Episode:

1️⃣ DEI is NOT just ‘good PR’—it’s a business advantage.
Companies with diverse leadership teams are 39% more likely to outperform their peers financially. Ignoring DEI isn’t just wrong—it’s bad business.

2️⃣ Representation matters more than ever.
Silencing historical and cultural observances is a deliberate act, one that signals to marginalized communities that their contributions don’t matter.

3️⃣ Women’s careers (and leadership opportunities) depend on work structures that support them.
Job sharing isn’t just about flexibility—it’s a career accelerator that allows women to balance work and life while moving into leadership roles.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Research: McKinsey & Company's "Diversity Matters Even More" Report (2023)
• Article: Google & Apple's Calendar Controversy (NY Post & Politifact)

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