By Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) “Figure out what you really like to do. Don’t do things because other people expect you to do them. If finance is your passion, then absolutely jump in fully. (Go ahead and get that CFA and MBA because they give you true credibility from the start.) But it is […]
Contributed by Dr. Sylvia Lafair, Award Winning Author and Workplace Relationship Expert Making the right decision is always a combination of head, heart, and gut; whether it’s choosing from a sumptuous dinner menu, hiring a skilled project manager, or agreeing to purchase a new office building. Deciding is an art and craft that includes research […]
By Elizabeth Harrin (London) We all know that diverse teams provide a operational advantage: different opinions lead to creative problem solving and a balanced, comprehensive view of work challenges. But how do you encourage diversity, and get managers involved in initiatives set in the boardroom – or indeed become involved yourself? The Glass Hammer asked […]
By Elizabeth Harrin (London) Since the economic downturn started, people have been calling for more regulation of the financial markets. And in Europe, we’re about to get some. The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) voted this month in favour of the proposed rules that will form the basis of the Alternative […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) The White House Project is still accepting applications for this weekend’s New York event. For more information contact Janeen Ettienne at jettienne@thewhitehouseproject.org. “Women take charge to take care. Meaning, women usually embark on a campaign because of an issue that they have organized around either personally or in […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart™ I recently led a workshop on Resilience for HR executives at a financial services firm that had recently undergone a major restructuring. One VP asked: “How do you allocate time between your personal and professional goals?” It’s a fitting question for that particular firm because many of the attendees […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “We are still at a juncture in time where it’s very important for senior women to be a resource both for other women and men,” said Elisse B. Walter, Commissioner for the Securities and Exchange Commission. In describing her life and career, it’s clear that Commissioner Walter cherishes […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) In honor of Memorial Day, The Glass Hammer is taking the day off – and hopefully, you are too! If you have some time to spare today, why not catch up on a few of our recent popular stories? Voice of Experience: Anne Weisberg, Director, Talent, Deloitte Three […]
By Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles) Many have been hit hard by the recession, but according to the United States Department of Labor, perhaps no one more so than women of the baby-boom generation. According to the Department of Labor, the number of women ages 45 to 64 who are long-term unemployed (out of work for […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) On paper, began Linda Basch, President of the National Council for Research on Women, the numbers look good. Women earn 57% of Bachelor’s degrees, and a larger percentage of Master’s degrees. One third of business owners are women – the fastest growing group of business owners, in fact. […]