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October 2008
A WEALTH OF INFORMATION

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Elections '08 - Shattered ceilings; but no breakthrough

– Equal Voice

IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Bell Canada - Stepping up to the new competitive reality >
2. Canadian Business Magazine - Blogging to the left, blogging to the right >
3. Deloitte - Contents under pressure: Protect your company from market volatility >
4. The Globe and Mail - Tough Love for Tough Times >
5. Jones New York - Understated elegance for Fall >
6. Queen's School of Business - Making CSR integral to the fabric of your firm >
7. Shoppers Drug Mart - Are you getting enough Vitamin D? >
8. Women of Influence - Survey Results >
9. Women of Influence Poll - Responses from Last Issue >
10. Women of Influence Poll - You and Your Money >
Bell Canada
Stepping up to the new competitive reality

Maarika Paul, SVP, Real Estate and Corporate Responsibility, gives Bell a new look at their state of the art Toronto and Calgary campuses, as well as in the new Corporate Headquarters in Montreal. Read more >

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Canadian Business Magazine
Blogging to the left, blogging to the right...what about Canada?

CanadianBusiness.com has advice, tips and tricks to get your company on the Blogwagon. Read more >

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Deloitte
Contents under pressure: Protect your company from market volatility

Market volatility equals uncertainty. Discover how best to respond to these pressures as Ryan Brain and Russell David of the Deloitte Financial Advisory practice explore the many forces that are putting tremendous pressure on companies to enhance business performance. Listen Here >

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The Globe and Mail
Tough Love for Tough Times

As the economic crisis unfolds and deepens, fears of job security grow and people shift their focus from work to worry. Read The Globe and Mail columnist Wallace Immen’s article about strategies to get shell-shocked employees back to business. Read more >

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Jones New York
Understated elegance for Fall

See what Anne Klein is showing for Fall 2008 Trends. Read more >

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Queen's School of Business
Making CSR integral to the fabric of your firm

Professor Peggy Cunningham, Director of the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility at Queen’s School of Business shares 7 key points to keep in mind. Read more >

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Shoppers Drug Mart
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?

Recent studies indicate that Vitamin D is integral to general health and can potentially help in the prevention of many major illnesses. You can help protect your health by ensuring you get enough Vitamin D. Ask your doctor or your Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist how much Vitamin D is right for you. Read more >

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Women of Influence - Survey Results
Congratulations!

Thanks to all of you who graciously took time to complete our recent survey. As you know, we hosted a draw to win a Women of Influence VIP Package for 2 and the winners are:

  • Christine Dacre and Christine Hinds in Vancouver
  • Michelle Collins and Marie Fontaine in Calgary
  • Tracey Capes and Cori Watson in Toronto
  • Angelina Hoang and Lisa Lussier in Ottawa

Here's What You Told Us:

  • Your primary motivation for attending a Women of Influence Luncheon is to hear an interesting speaker but you also seek to build your networks of great women.
  • 95% rate the speakers Good or Great but there is a room for more effective networking. We’re working on improving the value you get from that very important element but would love to hear any suggestions you may have. Contact us
  • While senior level women in our audiences are including more junior counterparts in the experience, we continue to hear that the resource most needed but least available is a mentor.
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Women of Influence Poll - Responses from last issue

Last quarter, we asked "Do you have a mentor?" Your responses aligned with our survey - almost half do not have a mentor.


Do you have a Mentor?
42% – No Mentor; 17% – Colleague; 8% – Boss; 4% – Parent; 4% – Spouse; 4% – Friend; 21% –Other

 

Poll Question:
You and Your Money

With the uncertainty of the markets, we are wondering what you are doing about your financial situation.

COMMENTS

 

WHEN IT COMES TO MY INVESTMENTS, I...


WORK WITH MY ADVISOR(S)
LEAVE IT TO MY ADVISOR(S)
MANAGE THEM MYSELF
LEAVE IT TO MY SPOUSE
AM CASHING OUT
WILL WORRY ABOUT IT LATER
WANT AN ADVISOR
OTHER

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