Every year when International Women's Day approaches, news publications seize the opportunity to run stories about how women are faring in the workplace. The annual observance is a good opportunity to take stock of progress -- or the lack of it -- in gender equality.
But too often these stories highlight trends that aren't backed by research or data. That bugs me. If we want to solve the challenges that continue to limit women's progress, it's important to separate assumption from fact. Here are four questions that I rely on to determine whether a story is worth my attention.
