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Women in Business

APRIL 2009
A WEALTH OF INFORMATION

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Women Still Largely Shut Out From Senior Ranks of FP500 Companies
2008 Catalyst Census of Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners of the FP500

– Catalyst

IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Women of Influence Awards - Who are your women of influence? >
2. Canadian Business - Employee Compensation >
3. Deloitte - Playing to Win >
4. The Globe and Mail - Parenting v. working >
5. Jones New York - Spring 2009 Style Miles Tips >
6. Shoppers Drug Mart - New Rewards Program >
7. Quaker - Go ahead, indulge a little >
8. A World of Inspiration - NEW! >
9. Poll Responses >
10. Poll Question >
Women of Influence Awards
Who are your women of influence?

Women of Influence Inc. is searching for the top women in your communities. Share the stories of women across Canada by nominating someone today. Read more >

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Canadian Business Magazine
Employee Compensation

Mixing business and pleasure can pay off by helping to retain workers.  In an effort to quell low morale and high turnover among younger employees, read what Canadian companies are doing today in Ayah Victoria McKhail’s article in Canadian Business Magazine. Read more >

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Deloitte
Playing to Win

Playing to win: Ten ideas to survive the downturn and position for the future is a new Deloitte report that offers ten practical tips to help companies reduce costs more effectively and position themselves for the eventual upturn of the economy. The report is based on findings from a Deloitte survey that asked Canadian consumer business and manufacturing executives how they are being affected by the downturn and how they are managing their costs. Read more >

Dans son nouveau rapport, Miser gagnant: Dix idées pour survivre à la tourmente et se positionner, Deloitte propose dix conseils pour aider les entreprises à réduire leurs coûts plus efficacement et à se positionner en vue d’une reprise économique. Le rapport repose sur les conclusions tirées d’un sondage de Deloitte auprès des dirigeants des secteurs manufacturier et de la consommation au Canada. Ce sondage visait à savoir comment ils sont touchés par le ralentissement économique et comment ils gèrent les coûts. Poursuivez votre lecture >

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The Globe and Mail
Parenting v. Working

"Women are still leaving private practice in higher numbers than men," said Laurie Pawlitza, co-chair of a Law Society of Upper Canada group that recently studied the problem. "We have a long way to go. It is a significant problem, and we have to be smart about responding to it." Read
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Jones New York
Spring 2009 Style Miles Tips

Lloyd Boston shares his tips for working with what you already have in your closet and maximizing your "style miles". Read more >

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Shoppers Drug Mart
New rewards program offers increased value for shoppers

Earn free rewards even faster with the launch of the Shoppers Optimum MasterCard® credit card. Read more >

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Quaker
Go Ahead, Indulge a Little

Leading cultural anthropologist and president of Human Branding Inc. Johanna Faigelman has conducted extensive societal research on women’s behaviour and has uncovered a direct correlation between small indulgences and emotional wellbeing. Read more >

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A World of Inspiration
Find out what businesses in your area are doing to advance, connect and engage professional women in business and life

Centre for Women in Business

Recognized as a leader in women’s entrepreneurship, the Centre for Women in Business at Mount Saint Vincent University educates, supports and advises women entrepreneurs who own or want to start businesses.  We provide access to the knowledge, resources and contacts needed to build sustainable, competitive enterprises. Read more >

Links for Women - a SCOREGolf Property

Enjoy the Professional Benefits of Golf!

There’s no debating it, professional women benefit from playing golf. Synonymous with “big business,” golf is one of the most effective tools for networking and deal making in today’s world of business. Golf’s downfall; it’s a challenging and intimidating sport with lots of rules and etiquette. That’s why many women prefer to learn the game in a female-friendly environment. Links for Women Golf Schools give you an opportunity to do just that! Get a group of colleagues, clients or girlfriends together for a day with Links for Women, and take advantage of the many benefits golf has to offer. Read more >

Women Entrepreneurs of Canada

What's your ask? WEC asks real women entrepreneurs what they need from the world around them. Read more >

Thank you to our Videographers!

TORONTO - Keyring Media produces corporate video communications... take your communications beyond the written word. For more information, please visit our website at www.keyringmedia.com and stay up to date with our weekly blog.

OTTAWA - SwitchLight Productions: The most flexible and affordable Wedding & Special Event Video Production Service in the Capital City Region. www.switchlightproductions.com

CALGARY - Urban Interest Video Productions offers high quality video services at reasonable prices. Find us at urban.interest.vp@gmail.com

MONTREAL - The Blue Zula: for creative solutions for your video needs contact thebluezula@gmail.com

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Poll responses

Last quarter, we asked you what your #1 priority is for 2009

14% – New Job/Promotion; 4% – New Home; 12% –Vacation; 9% –Top up Investments; 16% –Focus on your needs; 11 % – Give Back; 8% – Find a Mentor; 7% – Be a Mentor; 15%– More Family Time; 4% – Other

 

Poll Question:

When looking for a promotion, raise, or new job, which of the following strategies do you rely on the most?

COMMENTS

 



1. SHOWCASING YOUR STRENGTHS IN YOUR CURRENT ROLE
2. ASKING YOUR CORPORATION FOR WHAT YOU WANT, AND HOW TO GET IT
3. EMPLOYING RECRUITERS
4. CONSULTING WITH PROFESSIONAL COACHES
5. FURTHER OR EXECUTIVE LEVEL EDUCATION
6. WORKING YOUR NETWORK

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