Women across the world are on to an online revolution – As a result, the workplace will never look or feel the same. Everywhere there are evidences that the CHANGE has begun…what it will become – is something will be shaped by women who are building new, restoring old and nurturing their existing relationships predominantly online and offline.

Here are some groundbreaking trends:

1. Social Networking - a competitive advantage – Women are using social networks more effectively – Linkedin networking has become popular among women. Who says we don’t professionally NETWORK among each other. Facebook is connecting women who are friends all across the world. They are now back in touch with old friends who are probably working in industries and companies across the globe. Even the gaming industry, found that women who are 35+ years old are playing more games online. Who could ever imagine that? What happened to the image of a 18 year old male teenager with the console, sitting in front of the screen playing video games!!!

 "Social Media reaches “empowered women" : 42% of these women were reported visiting social media sites like Facebook or LinkedIn, according to a new Forrester report (MediaPost). Twitter US demographics: 53% female, these stats show more heavy weighting in 18-34 age group (quantcast). This is becoming the NEW ONLINE VILLAGE.

2. Internet Careers - Women are moving away from traditional ways of making a career. With internet and globalization, women are pursuing their passion for arts. This includes painters musicians and designers. They are learning to leverage the social networks like zazzle, eBay  and other niches sites to set up a store and sell online.

Some women have been able to leave their corporate jobs and made a career from their passion of sharing their experience with others. They have become key influencers and bloggers. They have created a community around topics of shared interest.

3.  Online MOM Gets ahead – Working mothers are getting ahead in their careers by taking online courses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly one in ten families in America is headed by a single parent. In five out of six cases, this parent is the mom. On top of this, only one in twenty single moms earn more than $75,000, and the picture becomes clear.

The number of scholarships awarded to mothers taking online courses have been increasing. This means moms don't have to wait for their children to grow up to start building a career of their dreams.

Welcome to the new era!

Deepika Bajaj @invincibelle