Green IT allows us to do more for less. Its benefits transcend improving cost savings and showcasing corporate social responsibility as it provides the incentive to take today’s data center technology to new heights, combining innovation with engineering. While reducing waste, optimizing power consumption and promoting reusability, it revolutionizes the discipline of demand management by […]
by Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) An Oxford-educated Northern Irish woman goes to London then New York and becomes a principal at one of the world’s largest professional services firms in less than 11 years. On sabbatical, she goes to South America—did we mention she also speaks Spanish?—to work with underprivileged women and orphaned children. […]
Join us for our much anticipated Women of Influence awards celebration on Wednesday, March 18th at The Fairmont in downtown San Jose. Presented by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and El Camino Hospital, we will honor 100 women who are making a difference in business, government or nonprofits in Silicon Valley. The 2009 Women […]
by Jane Carruthers (London) It’s the elephant in the room. You can have equal opportunity programs, gender equality task forces, women’s action groups and all the promises of equal pay for equal work enshrined in your Human Resources manuals, but none of it matters a jot if you don’t have clarity on whether you really […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart As a recruiter I have seen thousands of resumes over my career. For each career level, from student intern to rainmaking partner, there are specific nuances that make winning resumes stick out. However, at all levels, winning resumes demonstrate three criteria: No mistakes. This means no typos, no spelling […]
Demonstrate your commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion. Join over 500 other business and public sector leaders at one of the most prestigious diversity events of the year. The Opportunity Now Awards and Dinner 2009 are generously sponsored by Santander Celebrate, Entertain, Network As well as recognising the commitment and progress which has been […]
Strategies, Insights & Solutions: Where are we now? What needs remain? Collaboration as a key strategy for progress. ~ ATHENA International will host an inaugural Leadership Summit to collectively develop and enhance leadership strategies for women in the 21st century. ~ Held since 1994, ATHENA International Conferences provide a forum for experienced and emerging leaders […]
by Heather Cassell (San Francisco) As a busy working executive mom partnered with a technology entrepreneur Talbott Roche finds creating quality of time and time is the key to success for her career and family. “I actually enjoy it thoroughly,” says Roche, 42, and the oldest child of a single successful working mother. “It makes […]
Your brand – it’s how you get noticed, get that dream job, earn a higher salary and convince your boss that you are indispensable. While the corporate giants have mastered the art (think Golden Arches, Nike swoosh, Coca-Cola Red), few professionals have perfected their own version in the office. No matter your age or company […]
By Heather Chapman (New York City) U.S. companies could save upwards of $260 billion dollars a year by implementing a telework (also known as “telecommuting”) policy. So says Undress for Success, an online resource site for people who work from home. Using recently released U.S. Census figures and data from several different studies, as well […]