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Mark.Freed / 09 Mar 2017
There was a real buzz at Cicero HQ yesterday on Women’s International Day. Tina Freed, co-founder of E2W, chaired an inspiring, engaging discussion on ‘Improving Equality in the Workplace” with a panel of leading professionals. The panel discussions highlighted some of the barriers to...
Read moreMark.Freed / 25 Feb 2017
Developing Executive Presence Have you ever noticed how some people grab your attention? It’s not only what they are saying, but there is something else too! The way they seem calm and in control. You may admire them for the way they present themselves,...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 17 Feb 2017
Finding our Voice Men interrupt women, speak over them, and discount their contributions to a discussion with surprising regularity. According to Soraya Chemaly, (The Huffington Post 2014) women should respond with these 10 words; “Stop interrupting me”; “I just said that”; “No explanation needed”. We regularly...
Read moreMark.Freed / 17 Feb 2017
There can't be many financial industry leaders who are still living in the past and don't believe in the Gender Dividend - the economic benefit derived from a more gender balanced workforce. The majority of financial institutions have targets, some very public, for improving gender diversity...
Read moreMark.Freed / 17 Feb 2017
I am really looking forward to joining Eimear Creaven, executive vice president, Mastercard & Helen Rose, COO, TSB on the Women in Finance panel discussion at the First Women Summit in London on February 28th. The First Women Summit brings men and women together to explore the key issues...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 10 Feb 2017
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction “ (John C. Crosby). The E2W members on the Career Conversations call this week certainly agreed with this statement. Having someone to help ‘navigate difficult work situations’, &lsquo...
Read moreMark.Freed / 10 Feb 2017
At the inaugural meeting of the risk team a spirited discussion was held on several risk topics including, operational risk, the 3 lines of defence, what is the aim of the regulator and the impact of change on businesses? Is there too much regulation and what is the cost and resource...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 03 Feb 2017
Career Conversations: Why are women too modest? There has been a common theme this week during the Developing Leaders career conversation and my 1:1 career coaching - women are too modest about how good we are! We play down our achievements, our strengths, and skills. We feel uncomfortable...
Read moreMark.Freed / 27 Jan 2017
Who am I? My career within financial services began in operations and then moved to sales, marketing and relationship management within global teams. I specialized in FX and Money Markets, then Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives covering multiple products. Working with senior sales groups l was responsible for building...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 27 Jan 2017
Are highly experienced, mature and talented Women Returners threatening to Hiring Managers? Over the last few months I have had the great pleasure of speaking to a large number of women looking to or who have recently returned to careers in Financial Services after a career break. ...
Read moreMark.Freed / 21 Jan 2017
Who am I? For more than 10 years I built my career in the City within Asset Management and Investment Banking, specifically within Treasury and Fixed Income functions. I have experienced working in a small team when managing life, pension and unit trust funds, investing in fixed income, forex and...
Read moreMark.Freed / 15 Jan 2017
Career Conversations: Series 2: Developing Future Leaders - Call 1 ‘Developing Future Leaders’ provided thought provoking discussions on the reality women face when progressing their careers and considering senior opportunities. Organisations still need to do more to support career progression and provide meaningful high visible projects...
Read moreMark.Freed / 12 Jan 2017
Who am I? I built my career in Investment Banking, primarily working within Commodities operations, responsible for managing the back office precious metal logistics desk which included all post trade activity. This involved OTC and physical metal settlements, market clearing, reconciliations and all aspects of shipping logistics. I thrived...
Read moreMark.Freed / 06 Jan 2017
Time to take control of your career. Do you spend enough time considering your career; your skills, value, and direction? Women tend to think their hard work and results should speak for themselves and help position them for their next role. Your boss may not have time or...
Read moreMark.Freed / 01 Jan 2017
Start the New Year with a New You? Have a chat with Rhian about E2W's Career Coaching, Mentoring and Brand Building services for members. Could a New You benefit from a new network? Extending your network is often the most powerful thing you can do? ...
Read moreMark.Freed / 11 Dec 2016
New analysis on the data submitted by the first wave of 71 Charter signatories was published today. The report includes analysis on: • Overall averages for female representation today and targets over the next five years, broken down by sector and size. • The nature...
Read moreadmin / 06 Dec 2016
I am Kerry Booth. Who am I? I am a REC qualified recruiter and HR professional. I have a wealth of combined Recruitment/HR experience predominantly within Financial Services, Media and Construction, working within talent acquisition and managing the full employment life cycle of employees. I focus on peoples long...
Read moreMark.Freed / 05 Dec 2016
We are currently working on three vacancies for clients that we are having difficulty filling. Are you interested or do you know someone who might be:- Defined Contribution Pensions Opportunities - calling specialist project managers - our client has two positions they are looking to fill in January 2017....
Read moreMark.Freed / 01 Dec 2016
In the search for talent, firms are increasingly looking for new talent pools and innovative ways to connect and communicate. Women (and men) looking to return to Financial Services Careers is an example of a new talent pool. Financial institutions have developed ‘returner programmes’ to engage and...
Read moreMark.Freed / 01 Dec 2016
A recurring theme in our conversations is emerging - women are reluctant to put themselves forward. How are you enriching your career in your organisation? Do you actively pursue development/learning opportunities, or are you excluded from the invitation? Are you asking to be included? Did...
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