By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Kim Bozzella, UBS‘s Group Head of Technology in the Americas and Chief Operating Officer reporting to the CTO, is enthusiastic about recruiting more women into technology – and making sure women have the confidence in their abilities that they will need to find success in the field. She […]
This article originally appeared on our sister site EvolvedEmployer.com. By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) A recent report by the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession has revealed that while plenty of law firms and corporations are talking up the business case for diversity, real progress in terms of diversity and inclusion in […]
Contributed by executive coach Ann Daly PhD Dear Ann: I need your advice about how to start the conversation about getting a raise at work. I was recently reassigned, and that has increased my workload and requires way more of my time. I feel like I am doing more work, and I am not being […]
By Laura Steele Elder care is a modern fact of life. Just as women are reaching leadership roles in their careers, and developing a keen sense of their own worth and power in the workplace, many find themselves unexpectedly thrust back into the role of caregiver. A professional career woman, accustomed to a certain level […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I started my career as an Assembler programmer 23 years ago and wanted to be technically focused, but discovered that I had a innate talent for leadership and management,” explained Mary Cecola, Head of Asset Management Business Solutions at Deutsche Bank. For 20 years, Cecola has built her […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Many women who are featured or profiled on The Glass Hammer have sung the virtues of volunteering – from serving on non-profit boards to working in soup kitchens, many women are breaking the glass ceiling while taking part in philanthropic efforts. Some have described how volunteering has helped […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Released last week, the 2010 Alliance for Board Diversity Census revealed some discouraging news. Despite the efforts of many organizations to highlight the importance of board diversity, despite the overwhelming business case for diversity of thought in the boardroom, and despite the high-level push for shareholder education on […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Recently Business and Professional Women’s Foundation launched a project to build a framework through which to view the choices Gen X and Gen Y women make in the workplace – the Young Careerist Project. And last week, BPW Foundation released the results of its focus groups on Gen […]
Contributed by CEO Coach Henna Inam Are you achieving success in your career but still feel like you are not making the impact you have the potential to make? Are you successful but not deeply fulfilled by the work you do? Beyond your achievements, if you truly want to make a contribution – like many […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “One of the most important things I’ve learned is how much the ability to influence the ideas of others is so important for your success,” began Dr. Telle Whitney, CEO and President of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology. After earning her PhD in computer science, […]