Depending on how you look at the millennial generation, they are either innovative and optimistic or entitled youth with outsized expectations. As with most things, the truth is somewhere in the middle. Millennials may have been more cosseted than past generations and they were not prepared for massive college debt, the recession, and subsequent jobs […]
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The world will never realize 100 per cent of its goals if 50 per cent of its people cannot realize their full potential. This sentiment, articulated by Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, was one of the central themes of the recent Global Forum held in Vatican City. Business and government leaders gathered to discuss
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I’ve talked about unconscious bias in many blog posts over the years, and it is an oft-cited reason for gender discrimination in the workplace. How does unconscious bias prevent women from shattering the glass ceiling? We can establish gender equality programs, but unless we address the unconscious biases everyone holds, our efforts will stagnate. Unconscious
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“Innovation is important—it solves problems today in a way that positions us to address the unforeseen problems of tomorrow.” The Rockefeller Foundation Innovation, and the creativity that fuels it, drive the success of an organization in areas such as talent retention and increased revenues. As leaders, how do we foster an environment that fosters innovation? Adam
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In my previous post on “The Brexit Surprise,” I highlighted the potential situations for women that could arise when Britain leaves the European Union. One of the benefits for women in the European Union is the protection of equal pay, and not simply for the exact same job—for jobs that have comparable value. The United
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Last week, British voters surprised the world with their decision to leave the European Union. What started as a conciliatory election promise by Prime Minister David Cameron quickly grew into a close and divisive campaign.
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Digital Asset Holdings, a blockchain technology startup led by Blythe Masters, recently announced that Sallie Krawcheck would join their executive board. Resultant headlines trumpeted the collaboration of two powerful Wall Street women. Masters’s startup has attracted $60 million in funding from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. Krawcheck is set to launch her digital investment platform,
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It is clear that there are far fewer female than male portfolio managers. Morningstar recently analyzed US mutual fund companies and found that about 10% of managers are women. Yet, a WSJ article highlights some interesting statistics. There are more female chartered financial analysts (CFAs) than mutual fund managers. Additionally, women increasingly have more control
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The concept of a 9-5 workday has been gone for a long time. But we’ve replaced it with a far more extreme timetable: 24/7. Technology has made it increasingly easy to take our work with us when we leave the office. Think of office life 25 years ago: your phone and computer stayed at your
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New research indicates that putting gender-based quotas in place do not result in more female representation on corporate boards. A study by BNY Mellon, and presented at Mellon’s London conference, Womenomics, indicates a far more nuanced methodology to getting – and keeping – women on boards.
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