By Cathie Ericson All different types of people can succeed at law firms, says Jocelyn Redman. “Even if at first you don’t see people who look just like you or come from the same background, remember that you can succeed with different goals by leveraging your strengths and forging the career that works best for […]
By Melissa Anderson Artificial intelligence, big data and technology generally will impact the asset management industry in a big way, according to industry leaders speaking as part of The Glasshammer’s tenth annual Top Women on the Buy-Side breakfast. After introductory remarks by Nicki Gilmour, CEO of theglasshammer.com, Jennifer Hanes, Head of Investment Management and Operations […]
By Cathie Ericson “Be on the short list,” recommends Jennifer Barbetta, a partner in Goldman Sachs’ Investment Management Division. From her own experience, she knows that unique and challenging projects don’t simply “fall in front of you,” and that when senior managers are kicking off a new business, they’ll look to add people to their […]
By Cathie Ericson “Know your worth, and keep striving for where you want to be compared to where you are,” says Francesca Harris. She advises tapping the knowledge of the people and talent that is all around to develop yourself further. “Find someone you can reach out to who has already arrived where you hope […]
By Cathie Ericson Success in your career can be determined by your network, which is why women can’t overlook the importance of building and maintaining relationships — not just in your company or department, but across a broad swath of the industry. “Like many women, at the start of my career, I was very heads […]
By Jon Terry, Diversity and Inclusion Consulting Leader, PwC UK Growing up in multicultural London, I saw how diversity can enrich our communities. My childhood experiences helped to inspire my passion for strengthening diversity and inclusion in the workplace and focus on doing so within my internal and client-facing roles at PwC. From fresh perspectives […]
By Cathie Ericson Taking a risk is worth the reward, says Corinne Heyes, who knows firsthand the benefits. In fact, as a naturally risk-averse person, she has nonetheless managed her career that way successfully, in a manner she terms “opportunistic, but safe.” When she recently took a risk late in her career by changing firms […]
By Aimee Hansen Last year, theglasshammer covered how corporations are taking the unexpected lead role in advocacy for LGBTQ rights, amidst the debasing of governmental protection and condoning of discrimination. As companies continue to do so – for a multitude of reasons possibly as a direct response to the regressive approach that the Trump administration […]
Guest contributed by Lisa Levey In the challenging work of supporting diversity in the workplace – and diversity as it relates to social justice more broadly – allies play a critical role. But before exploring why allies make such a difference, it makes sense to begin with the question: what exactly is an ally? The […]
Guest contributed by Anna Whitehouse Finding it hard to focus? Don’t despair, as it’s perfectly possible to make telecommuting or working from working a success if you follow these five handy tips. 1. Create a dedicated space Separating work from family life is the key to effective home working. A desk in a spare room […]