The Gender and Sexuality Student Programs (GSSP) Office and the Center for Women and Business (CWB) are excited to announce that applications for the second iteration of the Rainbow Scholars Program are now open! This one-year long, intersectional leadership development program, open to undergraduate students of all class years, provides LGBTQ+ and allied students with the opportunity to grow further in their professional and personal development. Participants in this program will gain tools for enhancing their understanding of identity awareness, …
Looking for that quick hit of business news in 5 minutes? Are you trying to find the best source of information that meets your media needs? Well check out morningbrew.com. Morning brew is a multimedia resource that can found on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Marketing, sales, retail and entertainment are just a few of the topics areas you will find on this site. There are a games, educational opportunities and events promoted on this site. So when you need …
If you’re good at what you do, it’s not surprising that you might receive requests from individuals interested in informational interviews with you to “pick your brain.”
Sure, it can certainly feel flattering to be recognized as an expert in your field – someone whose ideas and insights are coveted. But responding to such requests requires careful consideration.
First and foremost, your time is as coveted as those insights. So before you agree to sit down for a coffee with …
Networking as an introvert can be challenging. Introverts typically get their energy from within and need time to recalibrate after hanging out with people, whether socially or professionally. The good news is there are several strategies that introverts can use to step out of their comfort zones and embrace networking without feeling overwhelmed. Here are 12 of the most effective.
1. Accept Your Introversion
Being an introvert is a normal, natural, and valuable personality trait. Introverts tend to be thoughtful observers, …
From 2015 to 2021, the number of women in executive positions across all sectors grew from 27.1 to 31.7 percent.
However, we are still a ways off from gender parity, as women comprise 47.4 percent of the American workforce. What’s more, women make up only 42.1 percent of managerial roles.
Wiley also reports that women hold only 23 percent of C-Suite leadership roles.
Why does it matter if women are in executive-level positions?
For one, women are effective leaders. During …
Each week we will feature a company and what actions they are or have taken in the DE & I space. Our intention is to share the good work corporate partners are demonstrating within their corporate space and culture.
The week’s company is Zuora.
INK-MGMT is a full service creative staffing and talent management agency. On their about page they say the following:
“WE ARE THE FIRST BLACK CREATIVE TALENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY.”
“WE ARE FOUNDED BY BLACK CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS.”
“WE REPRESENT BLACK CREATIVES.”
The agency has been featured in AdAge, Brand & Culture, Little Black Book and other industry related publications.
They can help source talent. They have a vast creative network to build creative teams to take on creative projects. And lastly they …
ChatGPT!! What is that? Is it legit? Can I use this for my job? Has my industry caught up to it? All good questions and the answers to those questions are still evolving. This form of AI is one of many in existence, but has captured the attention of many industries since November of 2022. It is becoming ubiquitous in conversations and some employers are even expecting their new hires or interns to be well versed in how to use …
“ChatGPT? Yeah I know what that is.” “ChatGPT? I have no idea what that means.” “ChatGPT? I use that everyday.” These are the reactions I typically hear from students and employers when I ask them if or how they are using ChatGPT in their daily work. This form of AI is one of many in existence, but has captured the attention of many industries since November of 2022. It is becoming ubiquitous in conversations and some employers are even expecting …
PowerToFly was founded by Milena Berry and Katharine Zaleski to fast-track economic equity by upskilling and connecting underrepresented talent to roles in highly visible sectors.
They achieve their mission daily through connecting diverse talent to free live virtual events with decision makers from companies, whether a person is looking to change their career or they’re happy in their current role. They also feature upskilling content and host summits with industry leaders creating diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces.
They are women-led, intersectional …