“We’ve always had an inclusive culture,” said Catherine Santee, CFO of the full-service engineering and construction leader CH2M Hill, “so we built our [goals for a more inclusive environment] on that.” Their award-winning U.S.-based initiative “Constructing Pathways for Women Through Inclusion,” includes strategic programs for the recruitment, development, retention and advancement of women. Last week, […]
Women’s Automotive Association International’s Power of Branding and Surviving the Economy in the Automotive Industry. Money raised goes towards scholarships for women seeking careers in the Automotive Industry. Email carfink@bellsouth.net to register
by Paige Churchman (New York City) We all talk about the glass ceiling, but do you know when the term began? Or whom we have to thank for it? Take a guess: A) In 1971, Gloria Steinem coined the term in the premiere issue of Ms. Magazine. B) Carol Hymowitz and Timothy Schellhardt used it […]
Contributed by Marsha Egan, CEO, Egan Group, Inc. As women, we pride ourselves in our ability to multitask. We often smirk when men put laundry in and stand over the washer or read the paper straight through until it’s done. We gals think multitasking is an advantage—and maybe it is – but maybe it has […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart Last week, my coaching firm hosted our monthly free coaching call, where we answered questions from jobseekers about the hiring process. Not one, but two questions were submitted about phantom job postings: Why do recruiters post listings for jobs that don’t exist? Why do companies consistently list job openings, […]
When the economy is strong, and the rising tide lifts all boats, everyone is behind revenue share deals: it’s a win-win. From the largest companies like Cisco (who just closed an innovative ad rev split deal with Warner Music for Cisco’s new social platform service) to the newest start-ups, media companies have long relied on […]
On March 30th, top business women and men gathered at New York’s Waldorf Astoria for the 2009 Catalyst Awards Conference. This year the event celebrated Baxter International Inc., CH2M HILL, Gibbons P.C., and KPMG LLP for their innovative programs designed to support diversity in the workplace, including the advancement of women. “This year’s award-winning initiatives […]
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Discussion Topic: Korean Comfort Women: The Pros and Cons of Using International Human Rights Law as an Advocacy Platform The FWLA is honored to invite Dr. Etsuro Totsuka, Professor of International Human Rights Law at Ryukoku University’s School of Law, as our special guest speaker for our April 7th meeting. Dr. Totsuka will address the […]
By Sima Matthes (New York City) A quick Google search of “Women in Metal” generates a long list of women in heavy metal bands and women clad only in metal. Fortunately, a more in depth search reveals that there are women working in the metal industry today, climbing to the upper echelons of some of […]