The following are a selection of news and thought leadership articles created for our Members and shared here for all:
Mark.Freed / 17 May 2017
In April, the merits of gender quotas versus those of gender targets were discussed. While the benefits of quotas can be questioned, governments have introduced meaningful legislation and support for gender equality in financial services. Currently, European countries lead the way in increasing female representation across all levels in...
Read moreTina.Freed / 12 May 2017
We had a great E2W Risk Team meeting on Wednesday (10 May) focussed on the 3 lines of defence model. Interesting discussion on the issues of reward, what success looks like, how we embed a risk culture and ‘ownership’, and the cultural shift required. The team...
Read moreMark.Freed / 08 May 2017
Absolutely delighted that we have been shortlisted for The Recruiter of the Year in the Women in Finance Awards. This category recognises the recruitment firm that has championed equal pay and diversity in financial recruitment. Well done team E2W, thanks to our members and clients. http://www.womeninfinance.co...
Read moreMark.Freed / 08 May 2017
Last week The Times released their list of top 50 employers for women in 2017. Those included in the list are recognised for their efforts towards gender equality in the workplace, and aiming for a gender balance at all levels. Included are financial services employers like Barclays, HSBC, State Street...
Read moreMark.Freed / 01 May 2017
Take part in the 2017 Women in Finance Survey The Gadhia Report was published a year ago and nearly 3,500 people – men and women – contributed to the work. In 2017, this is your opportunity to identify a range of issues that organisations must address in order to develop a fully...
Read moreMark.Freed / 01 May 2017
Last week’s post began by referencing Jayne-Anne Gahdia’s views that the ‘brotherhood’ and the ‘old-boys network’ are prominent factors in holding women back in business. So, what about the men? Why should gender diversity matter, and how can everyone contribute in the...
Read moreMark.Freed / 21 Apr 2017
In March of 2016 Jayne-Anne Gahdia cited motherhood and the old-boys network as being prominent factors in holding women back in their financial service careers. Generally speaking, and as a man myself, men are proud to be part of networks both formal and informal – we are keen to belong...
Read moreMark.Freed / 10 Apr 2017
There is no doubt that women are underrepresented in senior roles in financial services, with only one in four of employees rising to senior positions being women, according to research by the Financial Times. Evidence shows that having more equal representation at all levels is good for business – so...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 06 Apr 2017
Have you ever faced a difficult work situation and wished you could turn to someone for help outside of the company? Someone skilled to coach and support you through the critical time and find workable solutions? Do any of these work situations sound familiar? Have...
Read moreMark.Freed / 02 Apr 2017
Firms have publically committed to gender equality pledges, set targets, and promised improvement in hiring and promoting women, but unless recruitment practices undergo some change very little progress will be made. So, how can we increase recruitment of women into mid and senior tier roles in our leading banks? ...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 29 Mar 2017
The Personal Way to Raise your Profile Women do connect and develop relationships differently to the way businesses traditionally work. Our different value set including sincerity, listening, real connections and respect point us to a more humane way to raise our profile and develop connections in the workplace....
Read moreMark.Freed / 27 Mar 2017
Today we are celebrating. For almost twenty years Tina and Mark Freed have committed their time and business to supporting women in their financial services careers. Six months ago we took a new turn with the launch of our talent solutions and women’s network businesses. So why...
Read moreMark.Freed / 23 Mar 2017
Are we investing more on coverage and awards, on hype and PR than on actually moving the needle towards gender parity. International Women's Day (IWD) earlier this month saw the lens once again focus on gender diversity in the financial sector. We saw firms falling over themselves to...
Read moreMark.Freed / 23 Mar 2017
Our coaching services build on our goals to support women in their aspirations and development. We understand that coaching is a two-way relationship and we will always have your best interests in mind. We share in the excitement of your success and support you on your journey to...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 23 Mar 2017
During the Career Conversation today there were mixed feelings about networking ranging from enjoyment to apprehension! Research from EY (2014) found; Only 50% of business workers value networking as a professional skill Fewer than half of professionals have LinkedIn accounts Only 1:4 women are convinced of...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 20 Mar 2017
Some women have questioned the need for women only memberships and networking group (I used to be one of them). However, through our business conversations with leading banks, coaching conversations with members, and hosting events, it’s clear the financial services sector has a way to go to achieve...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 16 Mar 2017
At E2W, we are passionate about harnessing women’s experience, knowledge, skills and talent for the financial services industry. Our coaching services build on our goals to support women in their aspirations and development. We understand that coaching is a two-way relationship and we will always have...
Read moreMark.Freed / 16 Mar 2017
With all the evidence pointing to the fact that diverse teams perform better, why are we still recruiting for the best person for job and not taking a critical look at the hiring processes. As the co-founder of E2W, a firm dedicated to helping banks collect...
Read moreMark.Freed / 10 Mar 2017
“The moral case for greater gender equity is clear, and so is the economic case” Christine Lagarde Managing Director at International Monetary Fund Full article on Linkedin. Over the past few decades, women around the world have been pushing boundaries on areas like educational achievement,...
Read moreMark.Freed / 09 Mar 2017
Action builds confidence - #BeBoldForChange Building your confidence can have a positive impact at work, and your career. Women do hold themselves back if they can’t fulfil all the requirements on a job spec, expect their work and results to position them for progression and promotion, and...
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