Guest contributed by Susan Brennan On April 9, a US appeals court ruled that a woman cannot be paid less than a man for the same job simply because they had a prior lower salary. While this is certainly progress in the right direction, it will be interesting to see how companies enforce and track […]
“When you make a commitment to focus on developing an area of domain expertise and own it, you’ll earn the credibility you desire,” says FIS’ Jennifer Hanes, offering words of advice for career novices. “Define success for yourself; no one can give you the road map, so decide the most important criteria for success as […]
By Cindy Krischer Goodman Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada studied gender differences in apology behavior of men and women ages 18 to 44 and found women apologized more and felt they had caused offense more. To recover from a mistake, career experts advise walking the line between apologizing and expressing confidence […]
Guest contributed by Marisa Joseph The excitement of a new career path, or even taking on a different role within your current company, can be accompanied by new (and sometimes overwhelming) personal and professional considerations. And, for women who’ve spent more time establishing their careers, these considerations can vary significantly from those just starting out. […]
When Goldman Sachs’ Paula Moreira explains the framework that helps her succeed, she references a pyramid, with honesty and humility as key components of the base. The body and top of the pyramid are driven by effort and personal mission, respectively. Those traits, combined with her drive, have fueled Moreira’s career. A Career Spanning Regions […]
By Lisa Larkowski Life-long learning is more than a slogan. Apparently even the brightest amongst us are limited if we do not continue to grow and evolve. This is commonly talked about as mindsets. A fixed mindset is a belief that intelligence and ability are set and unchangeable, while a growth mindset believes that intelligence […]
Guest contributed by Lisa Levey The business case or economic justification for gender diversity is front and center in any discussion of the subject. Yet as a veteran diversity consultant, I don’t see the business case is getting the job done. It’s not that the business case is unimportant. Clearly, it’s critical but while the […]
By Cathie Ericson Domain expertise is not sufficient for success, says Pamela Harper. “Being able to navigate the political landscape is just as important as being technically competent.” And, she adds, it’s distinct from knowing the unwritten rules, but includes the ability to understand the subtle nuances that comes with time and expertise. “What is […]
Everyone finds success in different ways, says WEX’s Heather Andrews, but in her case, it has come in part from the drive to learn, no matter what career path you are on. That philosophy, along with her willingness to step through open doors – even the scary ones – has fueled her career trajectory. Capitalizing […]
Guest contributed by Lisa Levey Gender equality is not about winning a war! The war metaphor distracts us with finger pointing, blaming, and endlessly seeking to justify who’s the perpetrator and who’s the victim. The war metaphor keeps us stuck. The reality is we all – both women and men – fall victim to highly […]