This Saturday (Aug. 26) is Women’s Equality Day, which was first celebrated in 1973 after Congress designated Aug. 26 to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that enabled women to vote.

The day serves as both a great time to reflect on the strides that have been made since women won the right to vote, as well as recognize that we still have a long way to go toward full equality in the United States. To wit: Women still earn only 83.7 percent of what men make, on average, with an even wider gap for Black and Hispanic women, according to the Department of Labor. That gap has held steady for the last 20 years according to the Pew Research Center. And keep in mind, while equal pay is important in itself, it also trickles down to all aspects of our lives, including women’s ability to support themselves and their families, own real estate and other property, and live independent lives. Women’s Equality Day is a meaningful time to think about how much women’s rights matter.

On Women’s Equality Day (and beyond), what are some ways to show appreciation and recognition for the invaluable contributions made by women in your workplace? This blog post has a list of 60 of them, including fostering mentoring programs; advocating for flexible work arrangements; participating in volunteering activities, fundraising events or workshops that contribute to women’s empowerment; celebrating diversity; or establishing a women’s affinity group.

And, of course, you could also become a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member. Our association is a place where senior-level women in the retail space come together to connect, network and support each other. Today, our community comprises 600 successful, motivated and passionate women from the entire retail and brand ecosystem who have a strong belief that investing in themselves and in other women is good business. From CEOs with years of experience to directors working their way up, the common thread is women coming together to learn from each other and help each other succeed.

Your company may also be interested in becoming a Women in Retail corporate partner, which enables groups of women executives at retail companies to become better leaders and more engaged employees through events, content, and learning and development programming. To learn more information about our corporate partnership opportunities, please click here.