The familiar image of men sitting around a boardroom table is no longer representative of the winning business model, according to the latest 2007 Catalyst Census of Women Board Directors of the FP 500: Voices from the Boardroom, released Monday.In fact, the study suggests that the persistent under-representation of women on corporate boards and the […]
CIBC provides $1 million as founding sponsor
Men are more likely to have been defrauded more than once
Women with post-secondary education have lost the most ground
Understanding the unique characteristics of women and their circumstances is key
In the insurance industry, management ranks filling up faster than sales positions
Skills gained in previous careers — such as building relationships and communicating complex facts — are the keys to success
Trend of more women at mutual fund dealers is driven by flexible working arrangements and receptive women clients
Women started to occupy senior management positions 20 years ago; the trend will continue to improve
Although progress has been slow, brokerage firms are becoming more aware of women’s needs