NEWS + INSIGHTS

Networking is an important part of our professional lives; but research suggests there are differences in effective networks among the genders - one difference being that women need access to key kinds of information that men don’t. And how can they get it? By having a tight-knit inner circle of other women who can share career advice and experiences...

The inevitability of automation in the workplace has long triggered fears of human redundancy. But the McKinsey Global Institute has recently released a report finding that while the march of automation and AI will both replace and create jobs, it suggests that women could be at risk of being left behind...

Convergence Partners are proud to empower women, not just on this one single day, but at every stage of their careers - 365 days of the year...

In the lead up to International Women's Day 2019, we share this article which puts the spotlight on why sponsorship, more than mentoring, is the critical differentiator in helping talented, motivated women advance. If senior leaders are willing to put their organisational 'capital' on the line to help the next generation of talented women leaders succeed, it benefits everyone...

McKinsey & Co and LeanIn.org's annual Women in the Workplace report reveals that women continue to face significant barriers in the workplace and that progress has stalled. This report shares insights into the challenges women face across many industries and sectors, and identifies how companies can turn good intentions into concrete action...

Women’s under-representation in senior roles and board positions has persisted for many years in NZ; but networking groups like Young Women in Finance (YWF) are banding together to reverse such trends, providing high quality professional development, networking opportunities and access to valuable career insights. Convergence Partners recently partnered with INFINZ and YWF sponsoring their Fireside Chat event with Victoria Ransom...

Earlier this year and in collaboration with MPOWER, we released a summary of findings and recommendations from a national Women's Careers and Aspirations Survey. With diversity getting a lot of press these days, Employment Today has compiled a snapshot of the interesting findings from this survey in their recent issue...

In collaboration with Massey University’s People, Organisation, Work and Employment Research (MPOWER) Group, our national survey of NZ women’s career aspirations and experiences has revealed that many women feel they are lagging behind in terms of career growth >> DOWNLOAD our Women's Careers and Aspirations Survey - A Summary of Findings and Recommendations here:

In conjunction with Massey University, our recent national survey of NZ women’s career aspirations and experiences has revealed that many women feel they are lagging behind in terms of career growth - here are the key findings:

In conjunction with Massey University, we invite women from all walks of life to participate in the following "Women's Career Realities and Aspirations Survey"...