Times have changed for Canada’s pension leaders. In our 2008 pensions survey, most pension managers felt they had put their major funding issues behind them, and were anticipating plan surpluses that would address many of their remaining challenges. What a difference a year makes! Once again pension funding has moved to the top of the […]
By Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles) Being a professional in the working world today is tough. Between clients, business meetings, and family, very few women have the time or energy to take on extra projects. Recent surveys have shown that the green movement is slowly finding its way into corporate offices. If major corporations can find […]
An opportunity for businesses to increase their positive impact on society through their work with the community. At this event businesses and community organisations will have a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face, forge working partnerships and build mutually beneficial relationships. Power of Partnership is an annual event which inspires, challenges and supports business in continually […]
The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education of the New York State Bar Association are pleased to present the 10th annual Introductory Lessons on Ethics and Civility CLE Program. Designed for all practicing attorneys regardless of their level of expertise, the seminar features a combination of lectures and a […]
Theme: Thriving in Times of Change Breakfast, Conference Sessions and Luncheon Featured speakers include Patricia Aburdene, one of the world’s leading social forecasters and author of Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism.
By Elizabeth Harrin (London) “Being a mother of an autistic child impacts the core of who I am,” says Tracey Gray-Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at AXA Equitable. “Everything I do – even how I work – stems from my experiences with the world of autism.” Tracey became involved with Autism NJ […]
The finance industry is always changing. With the challenges we faced in 2008 and the new administration in place regulations are sure to change. Don’t let your company fall behind.Please join us as we listen to the observations and experiences of leading hedge fund finance, operations and regulatory experts as they tackle the real time […]
Women Advancing Microfinance NY is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion of Women’s World Banking’s new publication: Transforming the Landscape of Leadership in Microfinance: Maintaining the Focus on Women This publication introduces WWB’s new methodology for helping MFIs support gender diversity at all levels of their institution. WWB has expanded its Women’s Leadership […]
Back by popular demand – speed networking. This is the event where you can make new contacts to build your business, win a promotion or find a job. You’ll meet people just like you who are interested in expanding their circle of contacts. The way it works: participants pair off for 10 minutes of conversation, […]
“The law firm is a service business. We don’t sell product: our greatest resource is human capital. So, we started our Women’s Initiative—we were one of the first law firms to begin such an endeavor—because we recognized that the face of the legal practice was changing. 50 % of law school graduates are women now; […]