by Sima Matthes (New York City) A recent study by Catalyst provides evidence that gender diversity at the top of major corporations leads to increased financial performance. Additionally, the report states that the more women a company has had on their board of directors in the past, the more female corporate officers it will have […]
by Jessica Titlebaum (Chicago) The Glass Hammer recently spoke with Christine Bazanowski Scaffidi, First Vice President of Commercial Lending Services at Commerzbank, who, refreshingly, cites her parents as her most important professional role models. From her corner office overlooking the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, she recalled dinner conversations from when she was […]
by Sima Matthes (New York City) I am crouched down, my face pressed against the back of my partner. It’s dark, and hot, and I am unable to see past my protective mask. It’s noisy—crackling and creaking all around, the sound of dripping water overhead—and yet strangely quiet. We advance, holding onto the hose, and […]
Get a taste of the SixFigureStart Interview Bootcamp at a special preview teleclass on Thursday, July 31, 7p EST Call-in number; 712-775-7100 Access code: 151675# (you must press the pound sign) Ask questions about our Interview Bootcamp approach and hear some of the tips that we cover: Learn how the interview process starts well before […]
by Erin Abrams (New York City) Last week, we posited that women are being hit harder by job loss than men in this recession. This week, we bring you some compelling evidence for that theory. On July 22, 2008, the Majority Staff of the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, led by Senator Charles Schumer and Rep. […]
Most sales executives would agree that having enough opportunities in the pipeline at all times is the single most important thing their reps can do to ensure that they meet quota. Effective prospecting and qualifying is key to ensuring your pipeline does not run dry, but with so much time being spent on existing opportunities, […]
by Jane Lucken (London) Love it or hate it, Ally McBeal created a buzz as it shattered various corporate taboos. While it’s hard to relate to that fictional, skinny TV lawyer, many successful women have admitted to feeling some of the same anxieties and concerns of that character. A recurring image was a shrunken, child-size […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart I recently returned to the States after 7 years of living and working as an in-house attorney in Japan. (I am fluent in Japanese.) U.S. employers seem to be thrown off by the fact that my resume/experience is very Japan-heavy. How should I address a language expertise/long experience in […]
by Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) The issue of work/life balance presents challenges for employers as well as employees. As there is no one-size-fits-all set of benefits that would satisfy all employees, the smart companies—and the ones that are successful—are the ones that put in place a smorgasbord of benefits that support employees in their […]
by Heather Cassell (San Francisco) In May 2008, The Center for Work-Life Policy (CWLP), a New York-based research organization, released The Athena Factor report, an in-depth examination of women’s career paths in science, engineering, and technology (SET) companies. The research project, undertaken by 43 industry experts—dubbed the Hidden Brain Drain Task Force—included four online surveys, […]