Contributed by Jillian Lavender
Late nights, endless meetings, weekend work, constant packing and unpacking for business trips (and then catching up afterwards), the inbox that never goes down, the reading pile that keeps on growing…
Sound familiar?
This was my world for many years as divisional CEO of a global publishing company. Though the work was exciting and rewarding, I constantly felt tired. My body was straining with the effects of jetlag, my digestion was off because of all the erratic meals and late night business dinners and I had a background sense of being overwhelmed by the never ending grind.
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“Out at Work” – Interview with Arden Hoffman, GALN at Goldman Sachs
Expert AnswersIn response to recent reader requests, The Glass Hammer decided to publish an article on special issues that gay and lesbian people might face in the workplace. We wanted to find out what it’s like to be “out at work” at a major financial institution, and offer some advice to our readers about how to make the most of networks and affinity groups for gay and lesbian employees, as well as how to address sexual orientation issues at work.
To help us examine this topic, we interviewed Arden Hoffman, Vice President and Head of Learning and Development for the Technology division of Goldman Sachs, and former Co-Chair of GALN, Goldman’s gay and lesbian network of employees. Ms. Hoffman has been at Goldman for four and a half years, and was head of GALN for three and a half years.
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The 3rd Annual Euromoney Vietnam Investment Forum:Sustaining Growth and Reform in Asia’s Next Tiger
NewsWith an average annual growth in GDP of 7.4% from 2000 to the present, Vietnam has become Asia’s second-fastest-growing economy. The “investor story” is multi-faceted: post-WTO strengthening of the manufacturing and export sectors, the one time opportunity represented by the privatization/equitization process, the booming and developing stock market, massive infrastructure investment opportunities, and an increasingly regionally integrated economy; just to name a few.
Voice of Experience: Jennifer Ralph Oppold, Hedge Fund Analyst
Voices of ExperienceTo continue our Voice of Experience series with another up and coming young woman in finance, The Glass Hammer interviewed Jennifer Ralph Oppold, a research analyst at a long/short hedge fund with about $6.5 billion under management that invests in small and mid-cap companies.
Educational Background and Early Work Experience
Jen graduated from Princeton in 2001 with a BA in International Relations. From there, she went on to work as a business analyst at McKinsey in New York, where she focused on strategic management consulting. At McKinsey, Jen was able to hone her skills in analysis, communication and problem solving.
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Securities Industry Institute
NewsThe Securities Industry Institute® (SII) exists to provide quality executive education to professionals in the securities industry and financial markets. Its aim is to keep them informed on current issues and practices, and to cultivate the skills they will need in the years ahead.
Passions: Spotlight on Meditation
PassionsContributed by Jillian Lavender
Sound familiar?
This was my world for many years as divisional CEO of a global publishing company. Though the work was exciting and rewarding, I constantly felt tired. My body was straining with the effects of jetlag, my digestion was off because of all the erratic meals and late night business dinners and I had a background sense of being overwhelmed by the never ending grind.
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Ms. JD’s Third Annual Conference: Avenues to Advancement
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Announcing Ms. JD’s Third Annual Conference: Avenues to Advancement
Ms. JD’s Third Annual Conference on Women in Law: Avenues to Advancement will highlight the choices available to women in the legal profession, the changing definitions of success, and the personal and professional infrastructure that best promotes retention and advancement of female attorneys.
Save the Date!! Registration will be open soon so be sure to join the mailing list for updates and additional information about featured speakers!
Traveling Feast: What to Order and Not Order During a Business Meal
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The Project Finance Deals of the Year Awards Dinners
NewsJoin other Project Finance leaders in recognizing the top deals to date.
Goldman Sachs Rolls Out 10,000 Women Charitable Initiative
Breaking the Glass CeilingOn March 5, 2008, Goldman Sachs launched a new philanthropic initiative called 10,000 Women. The program will provide 10,000 women in developing countries and emerging markets with educational opportunities in business and management.
The program will partner with American and European universities, along with business schools in developing countries to develop shorter, more flexible programs that are tailored to the needs of women in developing countries, many of whom have significant child care and family responsibilities as well as cultural, social and economic barriers that make it difficult for them to pursue higher education through traditional channels.
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Practical Strategies for Designing and Developing an Online Course
NewsSave time and travel costs by attending the first SIFMA Continuing Education Webinar of 2008!