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ARCHIVE
WOMENS-CAREER-AND-ASPIRATIONS
07
OCT
2019
Research: Men and women need different kinds of networks to succeed
Via Harvard Business Review
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...
13
JUN
2019
The future of women at work: Transitions in the age of automation
Via McKinsey Global Institute
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...
08
MAR
2019
Celebrating International Women's Day 2019
Convergence Partners
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...
01
MAR
2019
Why mentoring & sponsoring are important, particularly for women
Via Center for Creative Leadership
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...
13
NOV
2018
Women in the Workplace 2018
Via McKinsey & Company
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...
17
MAY
2018
They love the sound of breaking glass
Via NZ Herald
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...
30
NOV
2017
Women In The Workplace: What's Really Happening?
Via Employment Today
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...
18
JUL
2017
What's really happening with women in the NZ workplace? A summary of findings and recommendations
Convergence Partners
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:
13
DEC
2016
Survey shows more work needed to support women's careers
Convergence Partners
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:
31
OCT
2016
Survey Invitation - Women's Career Aspirations and Realities Survey
Convergence Partners
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"...