Inclusion in the News
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Inspiring Change: Highlighting McKinsey & LeanIn.Org’s Decade of Data on Women’s Workplace Representation
A heartfelt thank you to McKinsey & LeanIn.Org for their powerful report. Special shout out to the authors as it is a collaborative effort by Alexis Krivkovich, Emily Field, Lareina Yee, and Megan McConnell, with Hannah Smith. From the Research: This...
Celebrating Leadership: The Most Powerful Women in Finance 2024
Rock The Street, Wall Street is proud to celebrate our incredible partners featured in American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Finance 2024. Special recognition to Jenny Johnson (Franklin Templeton), Anu Aiyengar (JPMorgan Chase), Thasunda Brown Duckett (TIAA), Lynn...
Breaking Barriers: “She-Wolves” Sheds Light on Women in Finance
Paulina Bren's She-Wolves: The Untold History of Women on Wall Street traces the untold history of women fighting to break into the male-dominated finance industry. From Tennessee Claflin and Victoria Woodhull opening a brokerage firm in the 1800s, to Muriel Siebert...
TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett on Living Life Like a “Diversified Portfolio”
In a recent episode of the This is Working podcast, TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett shared her unique perspective on work-life balance, which she believes is a "lie." Instead, she approaches her life as a "diversified portfolio," constantly recalibrating to ensure she...
Denver Foundation Highlights the Impact of Diverse Asset Managers
In a recent article, the Denver Foundation delves into the importance of investing with diverse asset managers. The piece emphasizes how diversity in asset management not only enhances investment performance but also aligns with broader goals of equity and inclusion....
Dramatic Increase in All-Male Boards Among Aim-Listed Companies
According to a recent analysis by WB Directors reported by The Times, smaller Aim-listed companies are experiencing a troubling rise in the number of all-male boards. Despite the disappearance of all-male boards in FTSE 100 companies, smaller companies on the...
Challenges for New College Graduates in the Job Market
A recent New York Times article by Peter Coy, Opinion Writer, highlights the difficulties many new college graduates face in securing employment, despite a low unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in April. Anecdotal evidence and a detailed report from Goldman Sachs...
How Companies are Rebranding Diversity Initiatives Amid Changing Landscape
As American businesses navigate evolving social, legal, and political dynamics, many are rebranding their diversity and inclusion efforts. Companies like Starbucks, Eli Lilly, and Molson Coors are replacing explicit terms like "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)"...
Insights from Deloitte’s “Women @ Work: A Global Outlook 2024”
In its fourth iteration, Deloitte's "Women @ Work: A Global Outlook" continues to explore the complex landscape of challenges and barriers that women encounter in the workplace. This year's report, drawing on responses from 5,000 women across 10 countries, offers a...
New Study Highlights Overwork Disadvantages for Women
Americans are known for logging more hours at work than most other developed nations, often linked to higher raises and faster promotions. However, a recent study published in Social Psychology Quarterly reveals how this overwork culture significantly disadvantages...
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