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Newsletter March 2008 |
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Editorial: Celebrating connections on International Women’s Day Editorial: Celebrating connections on International Women’s DayWhat started as a movement for women’s rights and universal suffrage has turned into a global day of celebrating women’s achievements. International Women’s Day has become an institute, not only for human rights’ activists but also for corporations, organisations and society as a whole. |
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Women leading change: Interview with Colette Lewiner, PhD, CapGeminiHow did a physicist and researcher in the field of energy become successful in the corporate world? What do the words ‘ambition’ and ‘power’ mean to her? What or who inspires her? What role have networks played in her career? Read about this month’s Woman Leading Change, Colette Lewiner, executive vice president and Global Leader of the Sector Energy, Utilities and Chemicals, in a |
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Think Tank: Quotas |
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| Quotas, lip gloss and economic sense Detailed article on the history of the quota legislation in Norway and the reactions from corporations, ranging from scepticism: “….why it is seen as good for business to swap seasoned players for lip gloss?” to realism: “According to the Norwegian government, the quota is not simply a strike for equality; it makes sound economic sense too.” |
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| The Pros and Contras of quotas EuropeanPWN’s eight book “Women on Boards Moving Mountains” gives an overview of the prevailing arguments pro and con quotas. |
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EuropeanPWN survey: How do women network?Networking is key to a successful and balanced career. Some of us do it instinctively, others are trying to master it and the rest are still questioning. Measuring is key for understanding the state of the art. This is why we are launching the survey ’How do women network?’. The survey will run in March and April; results will be published in June. Feel free to pass it to your own contact list! |
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Research: Annual EU-report on the equality between women and men 2008The EU issued its annual report on the equality between women and men 2008. The equal pay gap remained stable at 15%, sectoral and occupational segregation is increasing and the presence of female managers in companies has stayed at 33%. |
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In the press: First woman to lead the Italian employers’ bodyEuropeanPWN’s research was quoted in the Financial Times article announcing the first woman to lead the Italian employers body. Emma Marcegaglia, co-chief executive of Marcegaglia Steel, a company founded by her father, is expected to head the Cofindustria, which is said to be in trouble due to the severe competition from emerging markets. After 26 men, she is the first woman leader; think crisis, think female? |
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Cartoon: “Best Italian Illustration 2008” award for Caterina Zandonella |
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| EuropeanPWN proudly congratulates Caterina Zandonella, the young and gifted graphic artist who illustrated EuropeanPWN’s book |
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March Poll: What is your tactic against stress? |
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February Poll Debrief: What slows down women from “showing up” professionally |
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This month, five members from the HR consulting and executive coaching fields from Paris, Madrid and Amsterdam, commented on the poll results. Their insight focuses on different key areas: Elena Herdieckerhoff proposes seven Golden Visibility Tips, Erika Escamez Bordy, insists on how important it is to be visible online, Isabelle Henkens shares hints on how to become confident about your expertise, Florence Meyer says “Don’t wait !”, and Fiza Ahmed, advises: First play along, then change the game. |
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Upcoming EventsTIAW Global Cities Program, London, May 14 |
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