By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
“We recognize that there are millions of L-women across Europe and globally as well, with many of them active in the labor market. From that perspective we should have a huge influence on the workplace, yet generally we have not been in a position to do that,” began Claudia [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
It’s sad, but true. Summer is nearly over. The heat has broken, vacation is over, and the kids are going back to school. You’ll probably be seeing more of your colleagues around the office, and as folks get back into the swing of things, you’re starting to feel more [...]

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By Camille Reyes (New York City)
For many people, networking is on par with dental extractions when it comes to their list of favorite activities. For example, a friend of mine confided in me her horror about an upcoming corporate retreat for new hires, including an team-building adventure course and “trust falls.” Networking is often a [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
What’s the next emerging industry? Women, according to the panelists at last week’s New York Women of ALPFA Summit held at Goldman Sachs.
In a discussion that spanned small businesses, emerging economies, sustainability, alternative investments, and more, the panelists explained how women are the key to unlocking greater economic growth.
Moderated [...]

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By Cleo Thompson (London), founder of The Gender Blog
As part of this year’s celebrations of Gay Pride, The Glass Hammer decided to take a look at Sexuality in the City (of London) and ask – how are London’s big companies and financial institutions approaching the LGBT agenda and what do best practices look like in [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
On The Glass Hammer, we discuss the importance of networking almost on a daily basis. While your company may provide networking events or you may belong to a professional organization that offers networking opportunities, when it comes to networking, it can be difficult to find the group that meets [...]

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By Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles)
Currently many young women on Wall Street don’t have senior women to reach out to and if they do, these women are too busy to be a mentor. Another theory, as uncomfortable as it may seem, is that senior women don’t feel it’s their job to help younger women coming up [...]

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By Kelly Tanner (New York City)
Audrey Choi, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Global Sustainable Finance, moderated a panel discussion last week entitled, “Will Microfinance Succeed in the BRIC countries? Does Regulation Matter?” The answer to both questions, according to panelists Hans Dellien, Chikako Kuno, and Elisabeth Rhyne, is yes.
The event, organized by Financial Women’s Association [...]

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By Melanie H. Axman (Boston)
It’s no surprise that throughout the economic downturn, companies’ resources have become scarce, and issues of diversity and gender inclusion tend to take a backseat to shrinking profit margins. Despite these ever-increasing challenges, some businesses and organizations have managed to navigate these and other distractions. Keeping their women’s initiative at the [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
Last week the Financial Women’s Association of New York held the inaugural event for its new Men’s Alliance – an initiative designed to promote cross-gender networking. The sold-out scotch and chocolate tasting event, “Single Malt Chocolate” took place at Debevoise & Plimpton LLC and included over 200 attendees and [...]

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