by Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) “We all live on a waterbed where each move we make has consequences. We always have to take things long term view when faced with short term problem. There are times when goal is to survive – but that is tactic, not a strategy. Sustainability is about long term […]
by Erin Abrams (New York City) This week, the annual Women on Boards survey was released. The study tracks the number of women sitting on the Board of Directors of the 100 largest companies in the greater Philadelphia area. As the study is now in its eighth year of collecting data, it provides an interesting […]
by Paige Churchman (New York City) The first time I asked for a raise, I got it. That was way back in the 1970s. I was a secretary in an ad agency. I faced off against my boss’s boss, asking for a lot more than the $150 a week I was making. “Our secretaries don’t […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart Actors have somebody or a group of people actively managing their careers, guiding, preparing, negotiating, etc. Is there such a thing for a business executive? You pay somebody a fee, similar to an agent, for the services provided by a number of disparate functions: e.g., recruiting (executive recruiter) for […]
by Elizabeth Harrin (London) It’s not easy balancing work and a home life. Throw in clients who need you to be available at all hours, managers who don’t believe in vacations and court dates that change at the drop of a hat and you have to wonder why anyone chooses the legal profession at all.
by Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) As the firm at the top of Consulting magazine’s “10 Best Firms to Work For” for the sixth year in a row, Bain & Company knows a thing or two about keeping their employees happy and engaged. “The most important thing to understand about consulting is that the retention […]
by Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) Anne Wallace is a trailblazer. In a 35-year career in banking and financial services that has taken her from the public to the private sector and back again, Wallace has broken down barriers for women and has reshaped the industry in the process.
by Heather Chapman (New York City) The financial market isn’t the only industry being affected by the recent downturn in the U.S. economy. Businesses all across the nation have seen a decline in customers. However, in the legal industry, the number of bankruptcy, litigation, regulatory compliance, white-collar defense, and divorce cases has risen as people […]
By Paige Churchman (New York City) Today women account for nearly half of business travel, and most of them wouldn’t have it any other way. A 2003 NYU study found that 80% of women business travelers view business travel as a sign of professional achievement and, given the choice, 65% would continue to travel on […]
Contributed by Kristen Kentner Last week was a banner week: Wall Street had its worst week in history (so now your 401K may not be worth the postage to send the statement to you) and the #1 movie in America was Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Yes, it does seem like the world is ending. But I’m […]