by Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) At the beginning of her career, Joyce LaValle, a senior vice president with Interface Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of modular carpet, never would have dreamed she’d be the impetus for a seismic shift in her employer’s business plan or that she’d become a spokesperson and advocate for sustainability. […]
Learn the secrets of negotiating better salaries, benefits and perks in any economy. When the economy is strong, job seekers feel not only that they can negotiate, but that it would be foolish not to. When the economy is weak, however, many candidates wrongly feel that they have to accept what’s offered or risk losing […]
Be Bold Cocktails is an annual cocktail party and fundraiser for Echoing Green, the leading nonprofit social venture fund for rising social entrepreneurs. Hosted by our Social Investment Council, Be Bold Cocktails is a lively evening of celebration – join us in the elegant Prince George Ballroom for music, light food, libations, and the Be […]
In the early 2000s, KPMG had a turnover rate of employees in the mid twenty percent, with an even higher percentage for women. “The profession itself is very challenging and demanding. And if you look back into the early 2000s it was particularly so in general and more so for us because we were the […]
Guest Speaker: Heather K. Pinnock, Esq., Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security Duty rates for imported goods are determined by their correct classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Correct classification is also important for determining quota applicability and special […]
Japan Society’s Corporate Program will feature Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa at a luncheon program. Governor Shirakawa will address the current global economic crisis and offer lessons from Japan’s recent experience. Register here
Don’t miss this is unique opportunity to gain information valuable to your business on an element of strategic importance to the North American Economy. Learn about: Carbon constraints, credit crunch and pragmatism (North America and Internationally) US House and Senate Action Status of the Federal Climate Change Policy (tentative) North American regional update: RGGI, WCI, […]
by Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles) Latinas are statistically the most underrepresented group in the workforce amongst minorities in the U.S. according to Ramona Armijo, a Latina Ph.D. candidate in Walden University’s Masters in Education/Knowledge Management. That’s the bad news. The good news is that their cultural understanding and language skills make Latinas extremely competitive candidates […]
Following one of the worst periods in history for the hedge fund industry, some question its continued survival. Undoubtedly there will be ramifications for the industry in terms of its risk management, liquidity, leverage, regulation and its relationships with service providers and investors going forward. Alexander Ineichen of UBS will present his recent research into […]
In times of economic downturns, talent management initiatives tend to go by the wayside. Many companies don’t invest in developing their people, and individuals focus more on survival rather than long-term improvement. Yet for companies, focusing on talent retention and development efforts can lead to more engaged employees who go the extra mile during tough […]