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Amanda Veinott
BlessingWhite, a leading training and development firm based in Princeton, NJ is seeking a .NET Front End Web Developer. Please visit http://blessingwhite.com/joinOurTeam.asp#15 for more information!
5 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals and Tech Gurus
TOP IDEA:
Amanda Veinott
Does anyone have creative ideas for getting my company's yearly Employee Engagement survey out to hundreds (and, if I may be so ambitious) and thousands of people? I've posted on quite a few BC networks and I've gotten some hits, but I'd like to make this survey spread like wildfire. Thanks!
Here's the link: http://www.bwtools.com/survey/go.asp?xs=LHDB&p1=BWAVe
Ryan Healy and Sean Masters recommended this
Karman K. Warner:
I would agree with Sean Masters. Social networks are a great way to get people to participate, your friends can share the survey with there ...MoreI would agree with Sean Masters. Social networks are a great way to get people to participate, your friends can share the survey with there friends and so on.
31 weeks ago
31 weeks ago
Robert Kittinger:
Use SurveyMonkey to distribute your survey via e-mail. In the e-mail let everyone know that every survey that is submitted in complete form will ...MoreUse SurveyMonkey to distribute your survey via e-mail. In the e-mail let everyone know that every survey that is submitted in complete form will be entered into a drawing for a prize. $100 gift card, Dinner for two and some movie passes, etc...
31 weeks ago
31 weeks ago
Amanda Veinott
Join two of my colleagues in Washington DC on 9/21 for a complimentary Employee Engagement event @ National Geographic! This event will highlight common engagement pitfalls, like teaching to the test, gaming the system, and analysis paralysis; provide an interactive forum to learn from other companies’ mistakes and best practices; and shift the conversation from number crunching to creating a leader-led culture of engagement (leaders seeing beyond the numbers).
http://tinyurl.com/921event
35 weeks ago from Human Resources and Washington D.C.
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Amanda Veinott
Join two of my colleagues in Washington DC on 9/21 for a complimentary Employee Engagement event @ National Geographic! This event will highlight common engagement pitfalls, like teaching to the test, gaming the system, and analysis paralysis; provide an interactive forum to learn from other companies’ mistakes and best practices; and shift the conversation from number crunching to creating a leader-led culture of engagement (leaders seeing beyond the numbers).
http://tinyurl.com/921event
TOP IDEA:
Sadya Siddiqui
Has anyone read Penelope Trunk's latest post - Blueprint for A Woman's life. I'm interested in knowing how many GenY ladies (hey even men) agree or disagree with it.
40 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, I am Gen Y, Slash Jobs, Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
Morana Medved:
This might get long, but I feel the need to address it fully, as the post itself was very thorough:
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other ...MoreThis might get long, but I feel the need to address it fully, as the post itself was very thorough:
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other things while staying on top of homework. My highschool boyfriend was involved with everything but homework. That continued in college which he never finished. He's the cable guy now, and I did my homework, was moderately involved, and now have a career.
2. Sure, if there is something that really needs fixing, but from advice of a woman I respect who is in her sixties, this should be saved as a tool to stay "updated" later in life, while being healthy when young is more important.
3. Assuming everyone wants to go to business school or grad school? Why? And grad school is totally useless for most people unless they determined through at least 2 years of work experience what they want to do with their career.
4. I married at 26 and somewhat agree with this one. Don't be afraid of "settling down" although advice shouldn't be to "settle" as it almost seems to be.
5. Maternity leave is a joke in this country and should be addressed at government level. Most countries concede 1 year is a good time period, and USA should as well. But employing some of Penelope's advice could get you a bad reputation in your industry - bad advice.
6. I agree to a point. More and more men stay home or work part-time while taking care of home and kids. Mine does. Working on your marriage is important, and someone will always have a support role. But as a kid who asked my parents to please finally get a divorce when I was 15 I vehemently disagree that staying together is always better for the kids, and research is still split on this.
7. Good points - financial independence.
8. Really, everyone wants to do a startup? I worked for two small businesses ran by men and they were both horrible businessmen and ran them into the ground, in spite of putting in long hours. Partner with someone you can trust, sex is irrelevant.
9. Whatever.
10. Bad advice - homeschooling is a full time job that most people fail at. It is illegal in my home country. Find a good school district, there are plenty, and homeschool in addition if you deem it necessary (my grandfather did this with me and it was great).
11. & 12. While I partially agree with this I think that people in their forties and younger are ill-equipped to give advice to people in their forties and older and unlike Penelope I would hate to attempt it.
I think Penelope overstepped and while she had some good points she offered some really bad strategies. And based on her comments she seems to think she's addressing a much larger portion of population than she truly is - only a fraction of women share her goals, far from majority. I really believed she had a broader viewpoint of people, life and world, I'm sorely disappointed in her.
39 weeks ago
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other ...MoreThis might get long, but I feel the need to address it fully, as the post itself was very thorough:
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other things while staying on top of homework. My highschool boyfriend was involved with everything but homework. That continued in college which he never finished. He's the cable guy now, and I did my homework, was moderately involved, and now have a career.
2. Sure, if there is something that really needs fixing, but from advice of a woman I respect who is in her sixties, this should be saved as a tool to stay "updated" later in life, while being healthy when young is more important.
3. Assuming everyone wants to go to business school or grad school? Why? And grad school is totally useless for most people unless they determined through at least 2 years of work experience what they want to do with their career.
4. I married at 26 and somewhat agree with this one. Don't be afraid of "settling down" although advice shouldn't be to "settle" as it almost seems to be.
5. Maternity leave is a joke in this country and should be addressed at government level. Most countries concede 1 year is a good time period, and USA should as well. But employing some of Penelope's advice could get you a bad reputation in your industry - bad advice.
6. I agree to a point. More and more men stay home or work part-time while taking care of home and kids. Mine does. Working on your marriage is important, and someone will always have a support role. But as a kid who asked my parents to please finally get a divorce when I was 15 I vehemently disagree that staying together is always better for the kids, and research is still split on this.
7. Good points - financial independence.
8. Really, everyone wants to do a startup? I worked for two small businesses ran by men and they were both horrible businessmen and ran them into the ground, in spite of putting in long hours. Partner with someone you can trust, sex is irrelevant.
9. Whatever.
10. Bad advice - homeschooling is a full time job that most people fail at. It is illegal in my home country. Find a good school district, there are plenty, and homeschool in addition if you deem it necessary (my grandfather did this with me and it was great).
11. & 12. While I partially agree with this I think that people in their forties and younger are ill-equipped to give advice to people in their forties and older and unlike Penelope I would hate to attempt it.
I think Penelope overstepped and while she had some good points she offered some really bad strategies. And based on her comments she seems to think she's addressing a much larger portion of population than she truly is - only a fraction of women share her goals, far from majority. I really believed she had a broader viewpoint of people, life and world, I'm sorely disappointed in her.
39 weeks ago
Christian Adams:
I read it. I liked it. I haven't read this thread but wanted to say that Ms. Trunk is a great writer and in my humble opinion a brilliant thinker.
39 weeks ago
39 weeks ago
Amanda Veinott
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46 weeks ago
Amanda Veinott
Interested in becoming a practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming? I'm selling my spot to Niurka's NLP certification course for October and November. Life is taking me down a different path and I'd love to swap my spot with someone who wants to become NLP certified! Let me know if you or someone you know is interested in taking my spot! http://www.niurkainc.com/supreme-influence-into-action/
47 weeks ago from Entrepreneur, Creating a Life You Love, Consultants R US, Career Changers and Ask A Coach3 more
Amanda Veinott:
Hi Lynnette and Alicia! The course is split into 2, 4-day intensive workshops - 1 in October and 1 in November. It's in Southern California ...MoreHi Lynnette and Alicia! The course is split into 2, 4-day intensive workshops - 1 in October and 1 in November. It's in Southern California right near the John Wayne airport. I was able to receive a $1000 discount on the course, so I'm selling my spot for $3995. The regular tuition amount is $4995.
The website link I posted above will give you tons more information, as well as testimonials of the program. I really wish I could go as I've gone to one of Niurka's 3-day intensive workshops in the past and LOVED every minute of it. She's truly a transformational woman.
You can contact me directly via Brazen or send me a message at amanda@zenacoaching.com if you want to chat more about the course. Thanks!
47 weeks ago
The website link I posted above will give you tons more information, as well as testimonials of the program. I really wish I could go as I've gone to one of Niurka's 3-day intensive workshops in the past and LOVED every minute of it. She's truly a transformational woman.
You can contact me directly via Brazen or send me a message at amanda@zenacoaching.com if you want to chat more about the course. Thanks!
47 weeks ago
Debbie Jackson:
Hello my name is Debbie Jackson. I am VERY intersted in your Insurance Sales Agent Training. But I live in the state of
South Carolina. I want ...MoreHello my name is Debbie Jackson. I am VERY intersted in your Insurance Sales Agent Training. But I live in the state of
South Carolina. I want this VERY much. Can the traing be done online? Please give me the full details and how much and what do I need to start and who do I contact at what phone or email address.
Thank You.
Debbie
email: debbiejackson10@ymail.com
46 weeks ago
South Carolina. I want ...MoreHello my name is Debbie Jackson. I am VERY intersted in your Insurance Sales Agent Training. But I live in the state of
South Carolina. I want this VERY much. Can the traing be done online? Please give me the full details and how much and what do I need to start and who do I contact at what phone or email address.
Thank You.
Debbie
email: debbiejackson10@ymail.com
46 weeks ago
Amanda Veinott
How's your job going? Are you fulfilled or frustrated? Do you feel that your efforts are connected to your company's success? As part of BlessingWhite's ongoing global research, I invite you to participate in a 10-minute survey that will help us gauge what impacts employee engagement in 2010. Click here for the survey
http://www.bwtools.com/survey/go.asp?xs=LHDB&p1=BWAVe
Thanks!
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97 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist, Inspiring Leadership, Graduate Students, Social Media Marketers and Consultants R US3 more
Amanda Veinott
How beneficial would it be for you to live your life more aware and more consciously? Too often people seem to go through life with little awareness and low levels of energy and consciousness. What do you miss happening around you when your awareness is low? What opportunities may be passing you by without even realizing it? I've launched a 6-week self-guided online coaching program that will help you live your life more aware and with higher consciousness. http://tinyurl.com/zena-ee
49 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love, Work/Life Blur and Personal Branding3 more
Amanda Veinott:
JR, how does paralysis by analysis from too much awareness show up in your life? Although I believe you have a point, I think that too little ...MoreJR, how does paralysis by analysis from too much awareness show up in your life? Although I believe you have a point, I think that too little awareness creates more procrastination than too much awareness. The great thing is, you can always weed through the abundance of awareness and decide what needs to become a priority. When you lack the awareness, you never get to prioritize the things that are truly important.
Clint, I'd love to chat more if you're interested in going through the program. You can email me at amanda@zenacoaching.com or send me a message on BC.
Tim, you know you can!!
47 weeks ago
Clint, I'd love to chat more if you're interested in going through the program. You can email me at amanda@zenacoaching.com or send me a message on BC.
Tim, you know you can!!
47 weeks ago
JRandom42:
As you become more aware of possibilities available to you, and the consequences of your decisions, it opens up far more things to consider, and ...MoreAs you become more aware of possibilities available to you, and the consequences of your decisions, it opens up far more things to consider, and gets you thinking of the ripple effect of each decision, affecting other things. If you are truly aware, this leads to needing to take time to consider the full implications of each decison and the branching of effects stemming from that.
Once you make a decision, the whole thing starts all over again. This leads to taking even more time to analyze the effects of each decision, and more time to analyze the effects of the next decision. This is what leads to "paralysis by analysis", far too much information and analysis of that information, and not enough action.
47 weeks ago
Once you make a decision, the whole thing starts all over again. This leads to taking even more time to analyze the effects of each decision, and more time to analyze the effects of the next decision. This is what leads to "paralysis by analysis", far too much information and analysis of that information, and not enough action.
47 weeks ago
Amanda Veinott
I had an epiphany today. I discovered that the absolute bottom-line reason for my wanting to become an entrepreneur is to regain my sense of freedom. I was completing a values assessment and I challenged myself to think from a different perspective and I realized that freedom is an absolute must-have in my life. What values have driven you toward entrepreneurship?
60 weeks ago from Location Independent, Creating a Life You Love, Career Rocketeer, Young Entrepreneur Community and Ask A Coach3 more
Sadya Siddiqui recommended this
Laura:
Passion for the idea drives me and that drive takes on a life of its own; everything else is secondary.
57 weeks ago
57 weeks ago
Dana Leavy
Roughly 57% of Americans utilize their paid time off that's part of their overall compensation package. And many companies don't allow you to roll it over, and it's lost at the end of the year. When that's the case, not taking your paid time off in hopes of advancing your "professional" or "dedicated" image is nothing more than leaving a big chunk of money on the table to be thrown away. What typically keeps you from taking a day off? http://tinyurl.com/3l3m922
49 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Advertising Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerists in New York City and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Adrianne Burke:
I decided not to use my vacation time, and instead took it as payment when I recently left my job. It was nice because I instead took time off ...MoreI decided not to use my vacation time, and instead took it as payment when I recently left my job. It was nice because I instead took time off between my jobs, and still got a vacation.
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Dana Leavy:
I'm glad to hear many of you talk about your companies offering paid incentives for specified amounts of PTO. I think it's a good balance - don't ...MoreI'm glad to hear many of you talk about your companies offering paid incentives for specified amounts of PTO. I think it's a good balance - don't entice people not to take ANY by reimbursing for all of it, but also give something back for those who don't. Thanks!
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon
Lots has been written about how women earn less then men, have a difficult time asking for what they want like raises, and worry about negative labels. Mika Brzezinski's new book, Knowing Your Value, reveals her struggles with these obstacles along with other powerful women she interviewed. Her advice on getting to and asking for a raise is terrific. What have been your experiences? Here's more about the book. http://wp.me/pJhPc-lm
50 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more
Kylie Schleicher recommended this
Dawn Lennon:
@Amanda Well done! Thanks for sharing your experiences and what it took. What you've done mirrors precisely what Mika's book lays out!
@Noel ...More@Amanda Well done! Thanks for sharing your experiences and what it took. What you've done mirrors precisely what Mika's book lays out!
@Noel You're right, negotiating skills are so essential but we're rarely taught them and don't get to practice them until the chips are down. Great negotiators are armed with both facts and courage, being will to even walk away when the deal isn't right. That means timing and preparation are crucial too. Great comment!
@JRandom42 Power is relative as you know. As an on-air journalist she enjoys one level and the women she quotes in her book are on another. Having an influential parent may offer access but is no guarantee of personal power or influence. In some cases it can even be an obstacle. If you read her book, you'll see that she has worked, actually struggled, for the position she now holds. Her book is about her mistakes and naivete that held her back.
49 weeks ago
@Noel ...More@Amanda Well done! Thanks for sharing your experiences and what it took. What you've done mirrors precisely what Mika's book lays out!
@Noel You're right, negotiating skills are so essential but we're rarely taught them and don't get to practice them until the chips are down. Great negotiators are armed with both facts and courage, being will to even walk away when the deal isn't right. That means timing and preparation are crucial too. Great comment!
@JRandom42 Power is relative as you know. As an on-air journalist she enjoys one level and the women she quotes in her book are on another. Having an influential parent may offer access but is no guarantee of personal power or influence. In some cases it can even be an obstacle. If you read her book, you'll see that she has worked, actually struggled, for the position she now holds. Her book is about her mistakes and naivete that held her back.
49 weeks ago
JRandom42:
Still, I don't think she ever would have gotten anywhere near the same opportunities and chances, if her name was Marcie Blackman, instead of Mika ...MoreStill, I don't think she ever would have gotten anywhere near the same opportunities and chances, if her name was Marcie Blackman, instead of Mika Brzezinski.
49 weeks ago
49 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson
Do get pits in your stomach before having to talk to strangers? Pitching something, presenting at a meeting, delivering content to hundreds of seminar attendees? http://wp.me/p1kAA3-74 How do you overcome that fear?
Rebecca Thorman, Ty Unglebower and Amanda Veinott recommended this
The Writer:
Happens every time. But like Corbin said: preparation is key. Also make sure you really believe what you're going to say. Make sure it's you ...MoreHappens every time. But like Corbin said: preparation is key. Also make sure you really believe what you're going to say. Make sure it's you that's saying it instead of someone else's words. Make it as close as possible to you telling your wife/friend about whatever the topic is.
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch:
*Toastmasters* will be your best friend. Try to find a group in your area and get started on making some speeches among people who are ...More*Toastmasters* will be your best friend. Try to find a group in your area and get started on making some speeches among people who are super-supportive and looking for growth-oriented people like you. The great thing is you can have some type of speaking role in every single meeting. http://www.toastmasters.org/
52 weeks ago
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Melanie Monek
Brazen appears to be heavily used by writers, coaches, and consultants. Are there any members of this group that are trying to make it in the corporate world?
La Donna Lokey:
@Melanie Your post just inspired me! I'm going to create a new group on Brazen called inCORPorated, for advice & tips on working in the ...More@Melanie Your post just inspired me! I'm going to create a new group on Brazen called inCORPorated, for advice & tips on working in the corporate world! Hope you all will join!
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52 weeks ago
Cooper:
I'm a policy analyst. I have no relation to business, writing or coaching of any kind, and it's funny I see Brazen at almost completely business ...MoreI'm a policy analyst. I have no relation to business, writing or coaching of any kind, and it's funny I see Brazen at almost completely business oriented.
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Amanda Veinott
Leading across generations is a business issue that I am continually asked about. Besides the obvious challenges that cross-generational leadership has in the workplace (communication issues, stereotypes of each generation, differing needs in work-life balance, what career means to each generation), what are some challenges/business issues you think leaders face because of today's multi-generational workforce?
53 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Company Culture, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Human Resources and Management Consulting3 more
Allison Cheston, Sadya Siddiqui and La Donna Lokey recommended this
Cheryl Roshak:
I have to interrupt here and give my observations about the challenge of today's multi-generational workforce. In my opinion, the workforce has ...MoreI have to interrupt here and give my observations about the challenge of today's multi-generational workforce. In my opinion, the workforce has always been multi-generational as far back as I can remember when I first started working. I paid my dues when I first started working and took a lot of crap from both those younger and older than myself along the way. I worked in rigid tightly structured companies, and loosey-goosey ones too.
As a recruiter and career/life coach with my own company for the past two decades if not more, I have worked with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, major ad agencies and design firms, publishing houses and more here in NYC and across the country and every company differs in respect to their culture, management style, and power structure. There is nothing that is across the board. Being privy to the inner workings of many companies, I have a clue as to which candidates will fit in or work out within a company and who won't, irregardless of their age or position. And when you sign on to work for a company, you sign on to play by their rules. Change of any sort takes time. As most employers will say to you, if you don't like it here, leave.
As a business owner I have had people of all ages work for me simultaneously and I have never had a problem with age or generations. We are a team united towards one goal, the success of my company. We believe in it, do business the same way, have the same ethics and pride in our work. If someone comes up with a better way to do things, we all listen. But I'm a small company and have that flexibility. As Regina says, corporate America is a slow moving beast. Well, I just wanted to add my two cents for what it's worth.
52 weeks ago
As a recruiter and career/life coach with my own company for the past two decades if not more, I have worked with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, major ad agencies and design firms, publishing houses and more here in NYC and across the country and every company differs in respect to their culture, management style, and power structure. There is nothing that is across the board. Being privy to the inner workings of many companies, I have a clue as to which candidates will fit in or work out within a company and who won't, irregardless of their age or position. And when you sign on to work for a company, you sign on to play by their rules. Change of any sort takes time. As most employers will say to you, if you don't like it here, leave.
As a business owner I have had people of all ages work for me simultaneously and I have never had a problem with age or generations. We are a team united towards one goal, the success of my company. We believe in it, do business the same way, have the same ethics and pride in our work. If someone comes up with a better way to do things, we all listen. But I'm a small company and have that flexibility. As Regina says, corporate America is a slow moving beast. Well, I just wanted to add my two cents for what it's worth.
52 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey:
I have to agree with @Josephine and @Cheryl - and add that I'm starting to become really skeptical of all the generation-specific stuff I see ...MoreI have to agree with @Josephine and @Cheryl - and add that I'm starting to become really skeptical of all the generation-specific stuff I see posted. Is it generation-specific, or age-specific? I saw a lot written about Gen X (my generation) that was just plain wrong, and as an independent thinker & individualist, generalizations tend to bother me. And much of what I see begins to sound age-ist, so I go back to my old high school bumper sticker: "Label jars, not people!"
@Amanda I think it's an interesting question, but not one unique to our time. Would love to see you blog about this, as I suspect you've hit a vein (and a nerve!).
52 weeks ago
@Amanda I think it's an interesting question, but not one unique to our time. Would love to see you blog about this, as I suspect you've hit a vein (and a nerve!).
52 weeks ago
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Megan Atkinson
I watched "The Voice" last night because I love Cee Lo and Adam Levine. Little did I know, Cee Lo would turn my world on its head when he said "It's not about the judgment. It's about the journey." http://wp.me/p1kAA3-5l What if business leaders thought this way?
56 weeks ago from Ask A Coach and I am Gen Y
Keri Zuckerman, Laura Gmeinder, PHR and Amanda Veinott recommended this
Raymond:
I heard him when he said that and took note. Cee Lo is cool. I like his originality and reinvention of himself. The journey can maybe be about ...MoreI heard him when he said that and took note. Cee Lo is cool. I like his originality and reinvention of himself. The journey can maybe be about that also.
53 weeks ago
53 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson:
@Raymond, I totally agree! I really like how the show has encouraged uniqueness and authenticity.
53 weeks ago
53 weeks ago
Amanda Veinott
As a young professional woman, I found myself holding my breath in annoyance as I was reading this article about the "risk" of hiring young professional women: http://tinyurl.com/666uyd8. They obviously didn't interview me or women like me that know we can manage work, side businesses, family, children, etc. all at the same time.
53 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Ask A Coach, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Young Entrepreneur Community2 more
Rebecca Thorman and Amanda Veinott recommended this
Kristina Brzezinski:
First, young women as a whole should not be typed as “risky investments”. We are individuals, capable of making our own career choices. I do not ...MoreFirst, young women as a whole should not be typed as “risky investments”. We are individuals, capable of making our own career choices. I do not want someone else making career or family choices for me. Mr. Murray makes the erroneous assumption that all young women want to get married and get pregnant. He also makes the erroneous assumption that young women who do get married and get pregnant are not valuable employees.
His second assumption most likely is based on what Kathy Caprino calls the “white male competitive career model”, which obviously doesn’t even consider women and our careers. http://blogs.forbes.com/85broads/2011/03/25/mandating-women-at-the-leade...
Mr. Murray also seems to have missed studies such as Deloitte’s that indicate that companies with gender diverse teams have a competitive advantage. These studies also show a correlation between Fortune 500 companies that are in the top 25% for women representation on their boards and an increased return on equity. http://www.deloitte.com/assets/Dcom-Global/Local%20Assets/Documents/Publ...
Turning to Ms. Singh’s post, according to anecdotal evidence provided by a small group of women from one field, “women don’t feel the need to break the boys’ club as their predecessors did”. Yet, according to Pew Social Trends, the most cited “major reason” for the small number of women in executive positions was that “women who try to rise to the top get held back by the ‘old boy network’”. This was followed by, “doors have not been open long enough for women to make it to the top” and “there are few women in high corporate positions to inspire others”. In fact, “family responsibilities” was cited as only the fifth major reason.
http://pewsocialtrends.org/2009/10/01/the-harried-life-of-the-working-mo...
The third major reason brings me to another point: there are other possible explanations as to why those AmEx female employees rebuffed the opportunity to stay on part-time. The employees probably didn’t have many role models within the company demonstrating how it’s possible to have a career and a family.
Additionally, the president of the small-business division didn’t approach them until after they had already made their decisions. A more effective approach would have been to begin a general discussion much earlier about various options, before the women even began planning to start their families. Furthermore, those women chose not to stay on at AmEx, that doesn’t mean they pulled out of the workforce altogether. I’m sure some of them did, but some may have gone on to other employers, and some may have started their own businesses.
Lauren brings up some interesting points, but I agree with Mika Brzezinski (not related to me), in that women can have it all, but we can’t have it all at once. Sometimes work will be front and center, sometimes family will be front and center, and sometimes something else will be front and center. BUT, it’s up to each of us to make those decisions, not a prospective employer.
Moreover, a woman’s ability to focus on her career while still having kids at home can often depend on her choice in a partner. During my Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership course I took while earning my MBA, I heard again and again from women entrepreneurs and business leaders that the most important business decision a woman can make is her choice in a partner. After listening to their examples, I full-heartedly agree, but I also see a need for changes in the workplace that encourage both women and men to provide financially and emotionally for their children. However, this only addresses those women who have a partner, and not single working moms. While single moms may need more flexibility in their work schedule, I hardly see them as a risky investment as most need to work to provide financially for their children.
53 weeks ago
His second assumption most likely is based on what Kathy Caprino calls the “white male competitive career model”, which obviously doesn’t even consider women and our careers. http://blogs.forbes.com/85broads/2011/03/25/mandating-women-at-the-leade...
Mr. Murray also seems to have missed studies such as Deloitte’s that indicate that companies with gender diverse teams have a competitive advantage. These studies also show a correlation between Fortune 500 companies that are in the top 25% for women representation on their boards and an increased return on equity. http://www.deloitte.com/assets/Dcom-Global/Local%20Assets/Documents/Publ...
Turning to Ms. Singh’s post, according to anecdotal evidence provided by a small group of women from one field, “women don’t feel the need to break the boys’ club as their predecessors did”. Yet, according to Pew Social Trends, the most cited “major reason” for the small number of women in executive positions was that “women who try to rise to the top get held back by the ‘old boy network’”. This was followed by, “doors have not been open long enough for women to make it to the top” and “there are few women in high corporate positions to inspire others”. In fact, “family responsibilities” was cited as only the fifth major reason.
http://pewsocialtrends.org/2009/10/01/the-harried-life-of-the-working-mo...
The third major reason brings me to another point: there are other possible explanations as to why those AmEx female employees rebuffed the opportunity to stay on part-time. The employees probably didn’t have many role models within the company demonstrating how it’s possible to have a career and a family.
Additionally, the president of the small-business division didn’t approach them until after they had already made their decisions. A more effective approach would have been to begin a general discussion much earlier about various options, before the women even began planning to start their families. Furthermore, those women chose not to stay on at AmEx, that doesn’t mean they pulled out of the workforce altogether. I’m sure some of them did, but some may have gone on to other employers, and some may have started their own businesses.
Lauren brings up some interesting points, but I agree with Mika Brzezinski (not related to me), in that women can have it all, but we can’t have it all at once. Sometimes work will be front and center, sometimes family will be front and center, and sometimes something else will be front and center. BUT, it’s up to each of us to make those decisions, not a prospective employer.
Moreover, a woman’s ability to focus on her career while still having kids at home can often depend on her choice in a partner. During my Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership course I took while earning my MBA, I heard again and again from women entrepreneurs and business leaders that the most important business decision a woman can make is her choice in a partner. After listening to their examples, I full-heartedly agree, but I also see a need for changes in the workplace that encourage both women and men to provide financially and emotionally for their children. However, this only addresses those women who have a partner, and not single working moms. While single moms may need more flexibility in their work schedule, I hardly see them as a risky investment as most need to work to provide financially for their children.
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When an employee quits, is it usually because of a bad boss or a bad company?
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@Jamie. Nail on head. Couldn't say it better, and love Dale Carnegie and Drucker - GREAT writing.
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Busy but Bored? Do we feel we are giving our best? Do we just want to earn some money from a job or do we want to live the job? Would I recommend ...MoreBusy but Bored? Do we feel we are giving our best? Do we just want to earn some money from a job or do we want to live the job? Would I recommend my boss and our company to my best friends? So many things can give us the impetuous to move on! The lower down the hierarchy the more critical is the manager, the higher we reach the more critical is the company. So IMHO when an employee quits, is it usually because of a bad boss :)
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In my experiences, I kept getting interviews with small companies with a lot of sales yet very little growth opportunity, little ambition and lacked professionalism (apparent in the interview process). I had quit two jobs previously for the same reasons and preferred to freelance. I really wanted a corporate job but have a hard time breaking into corporate cultures. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Hi Alysonjon, you don't say what type of corporate job you desire or are looking for, or what you do. As a recruiter this I know, it's all about ...MoreHi Alysonjon, you don't say what type of corporate job you desire or are looking for, or what you do. As a recruiter this I know, it's all about getting your foot in the door at any level, taking any job sometime, because once you're in there is much opportunity to rise within the corporation, especially if you don't have the background or credentials they are looking for.
I would also review your resume to see if it fits into the corporate world and what they look for. How do you brand yourself? What does your Summary or Profile statement say about you? What is in your Skills section? What type of position are you capable of getting? Does your resume reflect that?
So without knowing more about your background, what you do and what your goals are, it's difficult for me to advice you on a deeper level. You may wish to consider filling out your profile here so we know more about you and what you can do and where you've worked. And the real question is, why do you want to work for a corporation, in what capacity, and are you the corporate type? Will it make you happy to be in a corporate environment? You have a very nice photo but you don't appear very corporate in it. Just a thought. I'd love to see your resume to see if it meets the standards of what corporations look for. Good luck in your search.
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I would also review your resume to see if it fits into the corporate world and what they look for. How do you brand yourself? What does your Summary or Profile statement say about you? What is in your Skills section? What type of position are you capable of getting? Does your resume reflect that?
So without knowing more about your background, what you do and what your goals are, it's difficult for me to advice you on a deeper level. You may wish to consider filling out your profile here so we know more about you and what you can do and where you've worked. And the real question is, why do you want to work for a corporation, in what capacity, and are you the corporate type? Will it make you happy to be in a corporate environment? You have a very nice photo but you don't appear very corporate in it. Just a thought. I'd love to see your resume to see if it meets the standards of what corporations look for. Good luck in your search.
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How to join corporate world....For me, I'm currently working in corporate world a global company which HQ in my country.
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How I could join? NETWORK, yes it's all about networking. But not just that, you must have passion, it makes you different than others. I do actively join youth community, activities, then one of the organizer joined a corporate company and call me up by saying "Are you interested to work with me here?"
Yes, I did went to interview with her,which end up we are in the same community before. With no hesitation, she hired me.
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How I could join? ...MoreHow to join corporate world....For me, I'm currently working in corporate world a global company which HQ in my country.
How I could join? NETWORK, yes it's all about networking. But not just that, you must have passion, it makes you different than others. I do actively join youth community, activities, then one of the organizer joined a corporate company and call me up by saying "Are you interested to work with me here?"
Yes, I did went to interview with her,which end up we are in the same community before. With no hesitation, she hired me.
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