Established in 1956, Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Foundation became the first foundation dedicated to conducting research and providing information solely about working women.

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An online clearinghouse and the hub of BPW Foundation’s knowledge-sharing activities. Entering into the 21st Century, BPW Foundation knows that information is not enough…it is knowledge that drives change. BPW Foundation has expanded the scope of the resource center to meet the need for on-demand knowledge. Users can access a growing archive of current and historical documents and articles on issues affecting workingwomen and their employers including dissertations, issue papers, bibliographies, conference presentations and recordings of the foundation’s audio conference series.


Women Veterans in Transition Research Project

This research provides information and resources about women veterans transitioning from the military into the civilian workplace. This project shines light on ways to support the unique needs of women veterans. WVIT results and recommendations can be applied to other workforce groups including non-veteran women and male veterans.


Women In Small Business


Young Careerists Research ProjectYC_logo_Final

An ongoing BPW Foundation research project exploring the career challenges, choices and needs of Generations X and Y.


Women and the Workplace