The following are a selection of news and thought leadership articles created for our Members and shared here for all:
Mark Freed / 12 Aug 2018
Story reproduced from the BBC 100 Women Series: 'Signing a gagging clause set me free' Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have been in the news recently - their controversial use by Harvey Weinstein and President Trump's lawyer has led some to question whether they disempower women. Here, one woman tells her story...
Read moreMark Freed / 12 Aug 2018
Are you an organisation struggling to tackle your gender pay gap? To attract women into senior roles? To retain women? Read on to see how E2W can help… Like the common cold, it seems that everyone has an opinion on the best way to &lsquo...
Read moreMark Freed / 25 Jul 2018
Another fantastic E2W event! With talks from Monica Summerville and Nidhi Nikum, our members had the opportunity to learn and discuss raising their profiles and visibility whilst networking with like-minded, brilliant women. The room was abuzz with people sharing stories, experiences and advice. Thank you to Charles Brooks ...
Read moreMark Freed / 23 Jul 2018
Embracing new experiences, rolling up sleeves and getting stuck in! Nidhi Nikum has enjoyed a varied career in IT with ANZ, travelling the world with her job. She has shared some of her experiences and, indeed, highlights with E2W. I’ve been at ANZ for...
Read moreMark Freed / 18 Jul 2018
A recent report in Financial News congratulated a number of Investment Banks for nearly reaching a 50/50 graduate intake. But why? None of the Banks actually have a major problem at junior level. Bank of America for example has broadly 50% gender split among its lower quartile...
Read moreMark Freed / 09 Jul 2018
According to a report in Financial News State Street are banning managers from asking candidates about previous earnings. Are women as good as men at negotiating salary packages? Interesting topic that caused some debate in the E2W Limited office? Will banning managers...
Read moreMark Freed / 05 Jul 2018
We like it when people do things without being asked. HSBC has started down this route – can it continue and make a difference? Submitting to peer pressure – why it’s good for the financial services’ sector I think it’s fair to say...
Read moreMark Freed / 28 Jun 2018
E2W is speaking to women who have been working in financial services over the decades to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women securing the vote. This month Laura Wallis shares her inspiring story. Laura Wallis Head of Overseas Banks Division | International Banks Supervision | Prudential...
Read moreMark Freed / 28 Jun 2018
The recruitment departments of the country’s leading financial institutions retain E2W as a key component of their recruitment strategy to find the best female candidates for their senior roles. Drawing on our membership network, we are able to introduce highly capable, professional female candidates for...
Read moreMark Freed / 23 Jun 2018
Kathrine Virginia "Kathy" Switzer (born January 5, 1947, in Amberg, Germany is an American marathon runner, author, and television commentator. In 1967, she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entry. During her run, race official Jock Semple...
Read moreMark Freed / 20 Jun 2018
E2W members have been treated to two workshops run by our friend, Fiona Murden. In May 2017 Fiona ran a workshop entitled ‘Becoming a better version of yourself’. We were fascinated to hear Fiona’s insights into the impacts of neuroscience, perceptions of position...
Read moreMark Freed / 15 Jun 2018
What does it take for a financial services firm to win the diversity race? How to place your money on a winner – what to look out for in a winning organisation. I am not a betting man, never have been and probably never will be but with Royal...
Read moreMark Freed / 13 Jun 2018
The Treasury Committee launched its Women in Finance inquiry on 19 October 2017 to: Examine the value to financial firms of having greater gender balance across all job grades and functions; Identify the barriers to women entering and progressing their careers in the financial services industry and whether they are more prevalent...
Read moreTina.Freed / 12 Jun 2018
An intersteting and insightful interview with Anne Boden Starling Bank founder in The Guardian “Women have to achieve more, work harder, and be much more perfect to get the job compared with a man. As long as we have the majority of promotions and appointments being made by...
Read moreMark Freed / 29 May 2018
Brilliant video from Greater London Authority and Sadiq Khan promoting their ‘Our Time: Supporting Future Leaders’ initiative. For London to be a truly equal city, women must be equally represented in positions of power. Will any Financial Services Firms commit / participate? If anyone...
Read moreMark Freed / 23 May 2018
After a diverse investment portfolio? How about a gender diversity focussed fund? LGIM has created the first fund that has gender diversity of organisations as an investment criterium – we applaud them. As you know, E2W is one of the companies trying to shake up the...
Read moreMark Freed / 22 May 2018
Boardrooms to Babies Business lends a hand to encourage Dad’s uptake of parental leave, to advance gender equality for all As a new parent, getting out of the house and meeting people is essential; a lifeline for many, in fact. There’s music classes, baby...
Read moreMark Freed / 21 May 2018
Achieving positive outcomes from difficult discussions If you are expecting a conversation to be difficult or awkward, it probably will be – here are six points from the E2W Career Coach to help you prepare. Why do we find some conversations difficult? What makes some conversations require more...
Read moreMark Freed / 17 May 2018
Fearless Girl who has inspired many and become a global symbol of diversity meets Robyn Clarke who in the last year has, along with the rest of the brilliant team at E2W Limited, helped and supported hundreds of women to progress, return to or continue in their financial...
Read moreMark Freed / 14 May 2018
Reported in The Independant - Read the full article. The gender pay gap is 91 per cent for people earning £1m or more annually in UK financial services companies, and it is getting wider, new research reveals. The average gap between what men and women are paid...
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