A special look at opportunities for women in technology and engineering.
By: Trina Alexson, head of Advanced Services for the Service Provider Segment at Cisco Canada
In the midst of a global economic crisis that left many nations in debt and doubt, attracting foreign capital inflow to Canada will strengthen infrastructure and maintain global competitiveness.
Carolyn Lawrence is now ‘friends’ with Jordan Banks, Managing Director at Facebook Canada – after an engaging and educating chat on how Facebook is essential to building your brand.
Males in the cosmetics industry are better at networking on LinkedIn than the women in that industry. Women that are in the ranching industry are better at networking on LinkedIn than men. LinkedIn found this interesting – and so do we. Diving deeper into networking research, we find a few intriguing facts that help explain these surprising findings from LinkedIn.
One of the most iconic women in tech today, Mayer’s career path offers lessons for how to attract more women to a male-dominated field and undermines the assumption that to foster more female techies, it’s early or never. Mayer, who calls herself a “proud geek,” did not grow up obsessed with computers — she bought her first one in college — or with dreams of becoming the next Bill Gates. She wanted to be a pediatric neurosurgeon.
Why ‘Safe Sucks’ – Start Making Your Own Rules
May 13, 2013 in Featured, Industry Trends, Leadership
WOI Exclusive Blog: Why discomfort is your secret weapon
A Strong Investment
Apr 15, 2013 in Featured, Gender Intelligence, Industry Trends, Work
When venture capitalists invest in female entrepreneurs, the benefits are shared by everyone.
Times Have Changed
Oct 15, 2012 in Industry Trends
A special look at opportunities for women in technology and engineering.
By: Trina Alexson, head of Advanced Services for the Service Provider Segment at Cisco Canada
Women of Influence Partners with Americas’ Women in Business Law Awards
May 23, 2012 in Featured, Industry Trends
Congratulations to all the winners from the event May 24 in New York City!
Direct Investment
May 11, 2012 in Featured, Industry Trends
In the midst of a global economic crisis that left many nations in debt and doubt, attracting foreign capital inflow to Canada will strengthen infrastructure and maintain global competitiveness.
Game Changers
Feb 26, 2012 in Featured, Industry Trends, Work
The opportunities for women choosing a career in the interactive media industry are as endless as the innovations on which its players thrive.
You’ve Got To Have Friends
Nov 16, 2011 in Featured, Industry Trends, Work
Carolyn Lawrence is now ‘friends’ with Jordan Banks, Managing Director at Facebook Canada – after an engaging and educating chat on how Facebook is essential to building your brand.
Cut, Colour, Carat, CANADA!
Sep 29, 2011 in Featured, Industry Trends, Work
How diamonds quickly became this country’s new best friend.
The Missing Link: Gender Differences & LinkedIn
Jul 12, 2011 in Industry Trends
Males in the cosmetics industry are better at networking on LinkedIn than the women in that industry. Women that are in the ranching industry are better at networking on LinkedIn than men. LinkedIn found this interesting – and so do we. Diving deeper into networking research, we find a few intriguing facts that help explain these surprising findings from LinkedIn.
Why There Aren't More Girl Geeks
Jul 6, 2011 in Industry Trends, Uncategorized
One of the most iconic women in tech today, Mayer’s career path offers lessons for how to attract more women to a male-dominated field and undermines the assumption that to foster more female techies, it’s early or never. Mayer, who calls herself a “proud geek,” did not grow up obsessed with computers — she bought her first one in college — or with dreams of becoming the next Bill Gates. She wanted to be a pediatric neurosurgeon.
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