Articles of Interest
Here’s How to Finally Improve Your Focus in 2020
Thrive Global
While we try our best to
stay on top
of our tasks and to-do’s, we all have days where our minds begin to wander, and
procrastination
(or falling prey to the fallacy of
multitasking
) wins out over productivity. The reality is, the neverending demands of everyday life can make it challenging to buckle down and focus, but small behavior changes — like making tweaks to your workflow and planning strategic breaks — can lead to new and helpful habits.
Red Flags That a Company’s Culture Isn’t Inclusive
Ellevest
We’ve all heard it: “A job interview isn’t just an opportunity for the company to get to know you. It’s also an opportunity for you to get to know them.” The conversations you’ll have in an interview are the best way to figure out if the role is really what you’re looking for
.
But the last thing you want to do is start a shiny new job only to find out that the culture isn’t inclusive — so we made you this list of red flags and questions to help.
How Women Are Creating Success in Financial Services
U.S. News & World Report
When she wanted to start Ellevest, a digital investment platform for women,
Sallie Krawcheck
approached several large banks for funding. She presented the concept, demonstrated the need and how large the market was, but nobody got it. After one such meeting, the CEO of the bank looked at her and said, "Well, don't their husbands manage their money for them?"
10 Influential Women In Finance Share How They Intend To Use Their Influence To Disrupt The Status Quo
Entrepreneur
Women constitute a majority of the US population, yet still
less than 20
percent of leadership positions in the finance industry are held by women. Despite enormous progress, the finance industry is still a male dominated industry.
