Contributed by Jane C. Woods, a personal development specialist When I was employed in a management role, I coached and mentored many young women coming through my organisation. I’m now a professional coach working with senior and executive women. The questions and issues have not changed significantly over the years, although of course, everyone is […]
By Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles) Finding a U.S.-based company willing to go on the record and discuss their efforts to recruit, hire, and advance women is an easy task – if the phrase “diversity effort” is used. Getting the same company to discuss “gender targets” is impossible; they have no such practice in place. Or […]
Contributed by Chris Parke, MD of Talking Talent, an expert on workplace maternity issues. We often hear about women struggling to maintain the momentum of their careers through parenthood. The transition through maternity and the return to work can be fraught with anxieties and a feeling of not being in control. A successful maternity or […]
Contributed by Beth Collinge of CTG – a division of ILX Group plc. After hitting a 4-year low against the US dollar last week, the Euro rallied to above $1.26 on Friday. Equities also sold off across the board, while US and German government bonds enjoyed strong gains. Santander is in talks about merging its […]
By Elizabeth Harrin (London) “Since I was twelve I wanted to live and work abroad,” said Simela Karasavidis in a softly-spoken Australian accent. Karasavidis, a Partner in the Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance Practice at global law firm White & Case LLP, holds two Bachelor degrees in law and economics, as well as a Masters […]
By Elisabeth Grant (Washington, D.C.) On November 8, 2001, Amy Homan McGee, Verizon Wireless employee and mother of two, was shot and killed by her husband Vincent McGee in their home in Pennsylvania. Vincent McGee was convicted of the murder and is now serving a life sentence in prison. This was not an isolated moment […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I’m very committed to making corporations be successful with the integration and promotion of women in leadership,” said Liz Cornish, an author, leadership expert, and the first women in the world to kayak the Zambezi River in Africa. Describing her kayaking adventure, she said, “I talked my way […]
By Andrea Newell (Grand Rapids, Michigan) After decades of stagnant female enrollment in graduate business schools, The Financial Times reports that recently the numbers have begun to climb. Female enrollment is currently at an average of 37 percent, up from 33 percent five years ago and 30 percent 10 years ago. And it’s not just […]
Contributed by Anita Beasley, Director of Development, Emberin, outlining Telstra‘s 2010 Catalyst Award winning Next Generation Gender Diversity Initiative. Australian business is a unique case study for women. On a global stage, Australia often punches above its weight with regards to issues and achievements, but not in the area of women’s leadership. In this area, […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart™ What are the differences between hiring objectives of a small (startup) company versus a bigger corporation? The job search does differ when you are targeting start-ups versus established firms. Getting information on and networking into smaller, newer firms requires deeper research and more resourcefulness. You probably have just one […]