By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) There are many organizational mechanisms that push women and people of color out of the professional workplace. Not least of these is a subtle, systemic bias toward white males that gives people who are part of the dominant group the benefit of the doubt, while those on the […]
By Nneka Orji “Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best—and change—from hearing stories that strike a chord within us…Those in leadership positions who fail to grasp or use the power of stories risk failure for their companies and for themselves.” John Kotter The idea that storytelling can be a powerful tool […]
By Irene Solaz Now that, the UK’s most historical player in the insurance business, Lloyd’s of London, chose Inga Beale as a replacement for long-time chief executive Richard Ward can we expect to see other big insurance firms to follow suit with a female CEO? Beale’s credentials are definitely solid, with 30 years of experience […]
By Michele Drayton This past April 2014, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago Chapter held its 31st Annual Celebration of Achievement Luncheon in Chicago, marking the 35th anniversary of the chapter’s founding and showcasing the accomplishments of corporate executives and entrepreneurs. Keynote speaker Carla A. Harris recounted how when she came to […]
“My career journey is certainly not linear,” said Jennifer Taglia, “but it has taken me to a place where I am enjoying what I am doing and I am learning something new all of the time.” Taglia advises young professionals to seek similar professional fulfillment by taking responsibility for their own career path. “Don’t sit […]
We are enjoying our annual publishing summer break, working hard behind the scenes to bring you useful and insightful career news and advice and great networking events for the rest of the summer, fall, and beyond. We will be back on Monday the 14th with more profiles and articles and in the meantime, do enjoy […]
Dear Readers, The Glass Hammer is celebrating this Fourth of July with a short publishing break. For our U.S. readers, we hope you are able to enjoy some down time as well. For the rest of our great readership, we will be back on Monday the 14th with more profiles, articles, and network events for […]
The main discussion at last week’s Top Women on the Buy-Side event for senior women in investment management focused on the evolution of the industry following the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent market recovery. But perhaps the strongest statements centered on the importance of networking for top-level women in the space. The sold out event […]
By Beth Senko Women’s financial clout is growing and Sallie Krawcheck and Pax World are partnering to invest in the trend by investing in the very companies that are paving the way for women’s success. In June, Pax World Management LLC and Ellevate Asset Management LLC announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement […]
“Work for bold and brave people – intent on creating positive change.” This is advice Michelle Bottomley, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Mercer, encourages young female professionals to follow. “When you work for brave leaders intent on transforming their business – and partner across the firm – you have the impetus and opportunity to […]