By Michelle Hendelman, Editor-in-Chief The desire for more flexible work arrangements is not limited to just one group of employees. Although workplace dynamics are changing as companies are experience more diversity within their halls than ever before, a common denominator among all employees, not just female employees, continues to be the interest in flexible work […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Laila Worrell, Managing Director of Accenture’s New York Metro Office, says some of the most important advice she’s received is, “when given a choice, choose on the side of generosity.” She explained, “We all have demands on our time and resources that we must prioritize. The advice I […]
By Michelle Hendelman, Editor-in-Chief One of the best ways to gain tips and advice for advancing your career is to pick up a few tried and true career strategy books. While it is helpful to keep your bookshelf stocked with business related reading material year-round, the summer months are a great time of year to […]
By Michelle Hendelman, Editor-in-Chief What does it mean to be a risk taker at work? For many people, the idea of asking for a raise, going for a big promotion, or taking on a challenging project is daunting, but these are exactly the types of actions that risk-taking employees, especially women, should be doing in […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) By now, the connection between women and business success is well-known. But as many times as studies have linked diverse boardrooms with better performance, companies seem to be making few moves toward gender balanced boards. This spring, Deloitte released the third edition of its report, “Women in the […]
By Michelle Hendelman, Editor-in-Chief If you feel like you are stuck in a plateau in your personal career development, it is probably time to take a step back and assess what you should be doing to remain relevant in your company and in the eyes of upper management. The key to your success may not […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Forgiveness is a core competency of true leadership. After all, holding onto transgressions that happened in the past means wasting valuable energy that could be put into moving people forward. What’s more, insofar as workplace culture is built first and foremost by the example set by leadership, it […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) According to Natalie Trunow, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Equities, at Calvert Investments, women and other minorities in the financial services industry can turn their diverse background into a competitive advantage. She encouraged women to consider the industry as a place where their personal viewpoints can […]
By Michelle Hendelman, Editor-in-Chief Moving your way up the corporate ladder undoubtedly comes with a lot of reward, but increased responsibilities and a heavier workload can also result in elevated stress levels as you learn how to manage your new role. In order to continue to be an effective team member and leader within your […]
By Michelle Hendelman, Editor-in-Chief What is the best way to find out what makes NextGen employees tick? Ask them. This is exactly what PwC, along with the University of Southern California and The London Business School did in their groundbreaking study, PwC’s NextGen: a global generational study [PDF]. With over 40,000 responses collected and 18 […]