By Cathie Ericson Bringing diversity to any team is an advantage for the entire business ecosystem, says PwC’s Liesbeth Botha. “You get a different perspective from unusual backgrounds and combinations of influences. It’s eye-opening for so many people and paves the way for them to be themselves.” Academia and Consulting – A Perfect Career Blend […]
While it might be harder to find a role model who seems similar to you if you’re LGBT+, a woman, a different race or any underrepresented minority, it’s still very important to find mentors who can guide you in your career, notes Goldman Sachs’ Anna Gorga Soderini. “When seeking a role model, look beyond traditional […]
By Cathie Ericson Kerry McBride started at WEX on a four-day temp assignment and never left. As she recalls, she was there to do some filing and said “Do you want me to come back?” They did; she did; and after three months, was named an entry-level employee on the credit side. Her initial reasons […]
By Cathie Ericson For PwC’s Ruth Punter, diversity takes many forms: Most obviously, of course, she is a woman working with clients in the male-dominated financial services industry. She also is an openly out gay woman, and then takes care to mention her intermittent mental health challenges that have also underlined for her the importance […]
By Nicki Gilmour, Executive Coach and Organizational Pyschologist You are probably fairly evolved when it comes to treating others like you would like to be treated. You stick to this golden rule and that is a good basic strategy as human civility and trust come from simple questions such as ‘Hey, how was your weekend?’ […]
By Aimee Hansen With civil liberties at risk, companies have become the unexpected heavy-hitting champions of LGBTQ rights. During Pride Month, theglasshammer often focuses on advocating for equality within corporations, but companies are increasingly playing a powerful role in driving equality within broader society. Companies are proving to be the most powerful adopters of LGBTQ […]
Guest contributed by Charlotte Sweeney Many industries are increasingly realising that building better workplaces for all has a positive impact on productivity, employee engagement and the bottom line. In their recent research, Deloitte identified an 80% improvement in business performance when levels of diversity and inclusion were high within a company. Also the highest performing […]
By Nicki Gilmour, Executive Coach and Organizational Pyschologist “All men are created equal” is written without understanding that at the time it was penned women had no rights and people of color were slaves, so it really did mean men not people. (Disclaimer, I am not an expert so I mention it only to tell […]
By Cathie Ericson “Don’t be afraid to experiment. Over time your definition of success will grow and change, which can be helpful to consider as you navigate your career,” says Chinwe Esimai. “No matter where we are in the professional journey, it’s important to commit to ongoing improvement and not get too comfortable – both […]
By Cathie Ericson On most mornings, Barbra Bukovac is up before the sun. Running shoes tied, she’s out the door knocking out a few miles before her day gets started–even when her weather app shows temperatures in the single digits during Chicago’s winter months. “You have to get it in when you can,” Bukovac says […]