Amsterdam Financial Information Summit
This comprehensive one–day event brings together market and reference data managers from leading financial firms across Europe to examine solutions to the most urgent challenges facing their businesses.
Entries by The Glass Hammer
Socially Responsible Investment: A New Generation’s Torch
Contributed by Alana Elsner “Who is a better businessperson- Donald Trump or Mother Theresa?” someone once asked me. “Donald Trump, of course,” was the obvious answer. “No, Mother Theresa,” he replied. With smug smile that comes from stumping someone, he listed her achievements including bringing record donations not only to Calcutta but also to the […]
Working Smarter Not Harder
“Working Smarter, Not Harder” will include a key note speech from Dr Suzanne Doyle-Morris, professional speaker, trainer and accredited coach, two short presentations from Microsoft representatives about how they work flexibly and a panel discussion on the evening’s topic. The event is kindly being hosted by Microsoft at their Cardinal Place offices which are very […]
Small to Big, Becoming an Entrepreneur in New York
Join the Government Affairs committee for an exciting evening about entrepreneurship in the New York region. “Small to Big, Becoming an Entrepreneur in New York” will focus on women who have expressed an interest in becoming entrepreneurs as they look for new career opportunities and fellow entrepreneurs who want to grow and build sustainable enterprises […]
Women’s Celebratory Dinner
This exclusive, black-tie event celebrates and honours the role of women and the contributions they have made to a range of domains and societies over the years. A panel of three outstanding women, hosted by a renowned news presenter, will speak about the determination and courage to achieve success and stretch boundaries; the role of […]
Voice of Experience: Meg Whitman, eBay
After ten years at the helm of eBay, President and CEO Meg Whitman announced that she intends to retire effective today, March 31, 2008. A visionary in the field of online commerce and a true leader, Ms. Whitman offers a Voice of Experience for young women in business. She will be succeeded by John Donahoe, […]
Golden State Tarnished by Lack of Women’s Leadership
Contributed by Heather Cassell California has a reputation for its progressive politics as well as being a well of innovative inventions and opportunities, but the golden state doesn’t have a sunny disposition when it comes to women’s leadership. Nearly half, 49.8 percent, of California’s 400 publicly held companies have no women executive officers, according to […]
Getting Laid Off: How to Deal
The first time you are made redundant is the worst. Sort of like losing your virginity, your expectations of the event bear very little relation to the experience. When it does happen, the reality can be both comic and tragic at the same time. But it is nearly always hard to cope with when it […]
Working Mother’s Spring Luncheon
The Working Mothers Committee is proud to host the Spring Luncheon at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) branch of the New York Public Library.
Top 10 Companies for Women
Contributed by Pamela Capalad Women are a driving force in the workplace and equal opportunity employment is no longer simply lip service, as smart CEOs realize the power of recruiting and retaining female employees. Companies are not only targeting women and women of color in their hiring practices; many recognize the importance of catering to […]