After the celebrations and social media posts for international women’s day 2020, we are left with the real work. Gender progress when it comes to women at work and as leaders has stalled. This was first noted in 2018 by McKinsey and Lean in study and The World Economic Forum predicted timeline of two hundred […]
Trust your instincts and let them guide you, advises Katten’s Lisa Atlas Genecov. Her instincts lit the way to a path that has allowed her to have a fulfilling career and simultaneously raise a family. Finding Success Through Forging An Alternate Way Genecov began her law career in Dallas as a Mergers and Acquisitions attorney, […]
While hard work is important, there’s another key predictor of professional success, says FIS Global’s Andrea Mygrant, and that’s the importance of your network. “I saw that it was vital early in my career to make sure I had a great mentor who guided me to prioritize meeting everyone I could—both within my firm and […]
A profile of Kacy J. Gambles, SVP Regional Manager of Investment and Fiduciary Services for the East Bay and San Jose California Regions, Wells Fargo Private Bank for Black History Month
Over the years, AARP’s Melandee Jones Canady has learned that if you’re not upfront about letting people know your accomplishments, it opens the door for others to create your narrative on your behalf. “I wish I had been more vocal early on; I was a doer quietly performing my work, until someone pulled me aside […]
Happy President’s Day 2020. We are taking a publishing break this week to work on our new site behind the scenes that should be launching at the end of March. Look out for that. Also, as it is the school holidays for many, we urge you to smell the roses and spend time with those […]
The American Institute of Stress (Yes, there actually is such a thing,) says that stress in the workplace is on the rise. In some jobs, it is off the charts every day. In large cities like L.A., New York and other municipalities, if a police officer or fireman has a heart attack it is assumed […]
Here at theglasshammer.com we are happy to honor and celebrate Black History Month 2020 by curating some of our favorite articles on the topic. Research such as Catalyst’s work on the “Concrete Ceiling” on African American women in Corporate America, would show that there are specific systemic issues hindering the progress of this group. Back […]
“What drives me is the impact I can have on other people,” says Katten’s Claudine Chen-Young. While she notes that there are very few people like her—a woman of color—who have achieved the rank of partner at a large law firm and in the male-dominated financial sector, it wasn’t until her appointment was announced that […]
Last December, Goldman Sachs named nearly 1,500 individuals vice presidents and executive directors, in recognition of their leadership and contributions to date. As they embark on this next step in their careers, the firm’s Human Capital Management Division is hosting Vice President Orientation in February across regions – a one-day immersive program to accelerate their […]