This year’s event examines issues that are pertinent to finance executives with clear corporate agendas and strong career ambitions.
Questions to be addressed include:
What are the savviest CFOs focused on?
What are the latest best practices available in finance?
How can a CFO push the shareholders’ agenda without taking on too much risk (M&A activity, supply chain rationalization, IT security, or compliance)? Where will corporate credit come from next? What skills do the best CFOs need now?
The conference is designed to provide a “State of the Profession” portrait for high-impact finance executives who want to network, learn, and network some more.
Topics will cover:
• Pension Planning
• Managing Performance
• Health-Care Consumerism
• Going Private
• Improving Accounts Payable
• Finance Talent Management
• Raising the Financial IQ of Non-financial Managers
• ERP & Financial Software
• AP Automation
• Business Value
• Cash Management
• Shared Services versus Outsourcing
• Environmental Liabilities
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Intelligence
• Fraud Prevention
• Managing Shareholder Value
• BPO Planning & Implementation
• Budget & Forecasting
• Health Care Bottom Line
Through case studies and advice from thought leaders, attendees learn best practices. Through peer networking, they learn what their peers are doing to gain better predictive measures and how they are rolling out analytics throughout their organizations. Through the exhibit hall, they learn new techniques, products, and solutions to bring back to their companies.
To Register
Nicki Interviewed on TV!
NewsWhile participating in a panel at a “Dress for Success” event in New Jersey, The Glass Hammer Publisher Nicki Gilmour was interviewed for New York’s MBC station about her thoughts on the future of the job market. Check it out:
Few Gains for Women at the Top of Public Companies
Breaking the Glass CeilingSlim to none. These three words sum up the gains women have made in board rooms and executive suites according to the recent report, “Planning For Tomorrow’s Boardroom: Making Room For More Women.” The report was published by ION, InterOrganization Network, an alliance of twelve women’s organizations in California, Chicago, Florida, Georgia, Kansas/Missouri, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee, New York, Philadelphia and Wisconsin. ION studied the number of women on the boards of 1,336 public corporations in the twelve regions listed above. We have previously reported on the individual state reports from Massachusetts, California and Florida.
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2009 YWCA Women’s Leadership Conference
NewsThe 2009 YWCA Women’s Leadership Conference will equipNortheast Ohio women with the skills to advance faster and further up the career ladder. Dr. Robert Schwarz, National Training Director for Mars Venus Workplace Seminars, will serve as the morning
Molly D. Shepard and Peter J. Dean, Ph.D., authors of “Breaking
They will share their brain research that explains some of the differences in how women
Three additional national speakers, recognized as authorities on gender and leadership, will teach advanced communication and networking skills, as well as the unique traits that women can capitalize on to fast-track their careers.
•Marny Lifshen, Author, Public
•Deborah Merrill-Sands, Ph.D.,
•Leslie G. Ungar, President,
To Register
For more information click here, or contact Kara Stafford at (216) 881-6878
WSTA “Connections” Networking Event
NewsStay Connected with WSTA Members,
Affiliates and IT Industry Professionals!
Register Online at https://www.wsta.org/events
Ticket price includes one drink, lite snacks. Reasonably priced cash bar.
CFO Rising – Facing the Challenges Of the Next Decade
NewsThis year’s event examines issues that are pertinent to finance executives with clear corporate agendas and strong career ambitions.
Questions to be addressed include:
What are the savviest CFOs focused on?
What are the latest best practices available in finance?
How can a CFO push the shareholders’ agenda without taking on too much risk (M&A activity, supply chain rationalization, IT security, or compliance)? Where will corporate credit come from next? What skills do the best CFOs need now?
The conference is designed to provide a “State of the Profession” portrait for high-impact finance executives who want to network, learn, and network some more.
Topics will cover:
• Pension Planning
• Managing Performance
• Health-Care Consumerism
• Going Private
• Improving Accounts Payable
• Finance Talent Management
• Raising the Financial IQ of Non-financial Managers
• ERP & Financial Software
• AP Automation
• Business Value
• Cash Management
• Shared Services versus Outsourcing
• Environmental Liabilities
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Intelligence
• Fraud Prevention
• Managing Shareholder Value
• BPO Planning & Implementation
• Budget & Forecasting
• Health Care Bottom Line
Through case studies and advice from thought leaders, attendees learn best practices. Through peer networking, they learn what their peers are doing to gain better predictive measures and how they are rolling out analytics throughout their organizations. Through the exhibit hall, they learn new techniques, products, and solutions to bring back to their companies.
To Register
The Financial Women’s Association Of San Francisco: “Growing a Career in Finance”
NewsJoin us for this evening event to hear Cathie Lesjak, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Hewlett-Packard, discuss the path she took to become CFO of one of the world’s largest IT companies and share the lessons she has learned along the way. In particular, Cathie will focus on career development, which is an integrated part of HP’s culture and something about which Cathie is passionate. She will share the “yellow brick road” to her current position and describe how seeking out mentors and putting yourself in challenging situations will help you grow in your career.
Click here to register online.
Estate Planning in a Down Economy: Take Advantage of the Financial Crisis
Expert AnswersMost people know that they should have an estate plan in place; however, making estate planning a priority is difficult even in the best of times, let alone during times of financial crisis. While the benefits of estate planning are well known – including providing for your family and friends, avoiding probate, reducing estate taxes, helping a favorite cause, and planning for incapacity – the advantages of estate planning in a down economy are less familiar.
By making strategic estate planning decisions now, while asset values continue to drop and interest rates are at all time lows, individuals are able to pass more to future generations and reduce or eliminate estate taxes. Estate planners have a number of tools that take full advantage of a bad economy, including:
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Ask-A-Recruiter: Three Common Job Search Bobbles
Ask A RecruiterThe ball pops out of the shortstop’s glove, even though it went straight at him. “Oh, he bobbled it,” the sportscaster calls. It’s not a career-ender, but it may get the runner on, and maybe that runner will score. In the end, the bobble may be costly. Job search bobbles are small and may fall under the radar. But, they can be costly, so try to avoid them:
Presentation counts. Mickey Mouse dress socks peek from under a candidate’s slacks as he sits down. The candidate doesn’t get the job, as the employer interprets his choice of socks as a lapse in professional judgment. (True story, and this happened at the meeting when our client was going to make this candidate an offer!)
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Monthly Meeting of the Foreign Women Lawyers’ Association (FWLA) (Tokyo)
NewsThe FWLA is very pleased to have Joy Fuyuno as its special guest speaker on March 10th. Joy is a partner and member of White & Case’s Tokyo Antitrust and Competition Law Practice Group and will explain the requirements and enforcement provisions under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and why we should be aware of such requirements even though our companies and our clients are engaging in business outside of the United States.
RSVP: fwla.events@gmail.com by March 6th (Friday)
FWLA meetings are open to the public. Everyone — men and women, lawyers and those interested in the law or simply the featured topics of discussion — are always welcome to attend our meetings so please invite your friends and colleagues to attend this exciting presentation. Guests do not need to accompany a member.
Fee Structure
Members Y3000; Full-Time Student Members Y1500; Non-Members and Guests Y5000; Student Non-Members and Guests Y2000 (please present student ID).
Venue Access
The FWLA would like to thank White & Case for their generous invitation and use of their conference room and facilities.
Contact
If you have any questions about meetings or the venue and how to get there, please do not call White & Case as they will not be able to respond on behalf of the FWLA. Please email the FWLA at fwla@gol.com or contact any of the executive committee members. If you have difficulty on the night of a meeting, please call Jay Ponazecki on her mobile at 090-6187-5514.
Networking For Professionals: High Speed Networking New York
NewsNetwork with other professionals, one on one, a few minutes at a time. Leave with a pocket full of business cards and a ton of new business connections! Includes: Light Hors D’oeuvres. Cash Bar.
Contact Amanda Nissman 212-227-6556 for more information or
adminNFP@networkingforprofessionals.com