The following are a selection of news and thought leadership articles created for our Members and shared here for all:
Tina.Freed / 05 Nov 2021
Letitia Seglah has been a member of E2W since 2017 when she was placed at BlackRock. Letitia is the Founder and CEO of Build Scale Grow CIC, a social enterprise that focuses on extra-curricular learning experiences (such as business boot camps, cryptocurrency and life skills workshops for children), and Lively...
Read moreMark.Freed / 27 Oct 2021
Following the latest set of Gender Pay Gap reports , Mark Freed of E2W shares his thoughts and analysis on the current position within the financial services industry For far too long the financial services industry has been talking about opening-up opportunities for women to access senior roles. Leaders...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 25 Oct 2021
Back in August, we published a blog about our bespoke mentor scheme and how successful it has been in the first few months of launching. Don't take it from us, here's what our members said about it: The mentor programme for me was incredibly helpful as my mentor...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 12 Oct 2021
E2W member Lovedip Dhaliwal ran the London Marathon last week and wrote a short blog to share amongst our community around resillience and mental health. Last Sunday I ran the London marathon. Its not my first marathon but it is the first time I have run...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 12 Oct 2021
Congratulations to our very own Kate Cole, who completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 10th October to raise money for our nominated charity Young Women’s Trust. Kate, a keen runner and overall superwoman, breezed around the course taking in all the famous landmarks in London. Along...
Read moreMark.Freed / 11 Oct 2021
Last week, I met another brilliant member of our community, who reached out to talk about Men for Inclusion. Their story is not unique or unusual, but it needs to be told. Why is it, so many of our network can tell the same story of how culture defines...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 11 Oct 2021
At E2W we love to celebrate success. We are thrilled to see women in the industry, who have progressed in their careers. Congratulations to you all. Special Mentions Congratulations to our member Elizabeth Martine who has been shortlisted as the Next Generation Leader in the Women in Finance...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 05 Oct 2021
There is not long now until some of our members and team take part in the Royal Parks Half marathon for our nominated charity, Young Women's Trust. Please help us raise as much money as possible for this fantastic charity and the young women they support. Just...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 21 Sep 2021
We have been following E2W member Alison Smith, who is (virtually) walking from Land's End to John O'Groats. Now we want to share with you an update from Alison; The weather and the long days have been good to me since I last wrote about my...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 14 Sep 2021
How Important is a First Impression? We all know that making a good first impression is vitally important in business, as potential partners and clients know that if you are poorly presented, you are unlikely to be a success in the world of the consumer. Dressing the part is therefore...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 09 Sep 2021
At E2W we love to celebrate success. We are thrilled to see women in the industry, who have progressed in their careers. Congratulations to you all, especially during this time of uncertainty. Movers Congratulate Noelle Doherty for starting a new position as Commercial Finance Director at Monzo...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 31 Aug 2021
Can you help by volunteering to mentor an Alpha Challenger? Or are you an Alpha Challenger wanting the impartial advice and support of an E2W mentor? Please get in touch with me. Mentoring on a one-to-one basis is a unique opportunity to step outside of your normal circle...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 24 Aug 2021
As you know, we have had a quiet few weeks without the coffee breaks, but we have been very busy in the background. We are really excited to be launching a bespoke platform for the E2W and Men for Inclusion members. This platform is exclusive to E2W and...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 03 Aug 2021
How to Master a Capsule Wardrobe Our relationships and outlook on life have shifted dramatically over the past year, including our relationship with fashion. Our attention shifted from the dress drawer to the sweat’s drawer, and many forgot what pieces were buried at the back of our once...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 05 Jul 2021
At E2W we love to celebrate success. We are thrilled to see women in the industry, who have progressed in their careers. Congratulations to you all, especially during this time of uncertainty. Movers Congratulate Nolly Maseko for starting a new position as Risk Analyst at Legal &...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 28 Jun 2021
Dressing to Network: Elevate your Presence SEO – Networking is vital in securing business. Here we explain how best to dress for these events. Read more… What to wear to a networking event is something that many of us must consider at some point in our professional career. Giving...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 28 Jun 2021
Mark Freed was recently quoted in an article featured in the Financial Times, originally published on 20th June 2021. The article, Why Women Shy Away From Senior Finance Careers, discusses workplace stereotypes that impact women's careers. The dearth of senior women in finance embarrasses not only fintechs eager...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 23 Jun 2021
I am absolutely delighted to be joining industry leaders on The Diversity Project advisory board. The Diversity Project has driven change in the industry but there is still much to do. About The Diversity Project. The Diversity Project is a cross-company initiative championing a more inclusive culture within the Savings...
Read moreMark.Freed / 22 Jun 2021
How does this make you feel? The 2020 Gender Pay Gap Reports for Corporate and Investment Banks show that women in the sector now earn 71p for every £1 earnt by men, a rise of just 3p in 3years. In the same period, bonus payments have risen from 44p to 5...
Read moreTina.Freed / 15 Jun 2021
As part of Mark Freed's ongoing work with the Diversity Project, they have jointly put together a survey to collect data on the candidate experience during the hiring process within the Financial Services Industry. We are asking our members to take part in this survey and to share their...
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