Finance has received quite a bit of flack for lack of gender diversity - but how can firms go about attracting and retaining more female talent?

Agency Idea: The Ginger Group. Redheads only. You should see our Diversity and Inclusion page!

Have you felt the need to come out to show advocacy and diversity in your classroom? Even if you’re totally comfortable in your personal life, do you feel this need to be out and be an ally?

Have efforts to increase diversity in real estate careers been successful, or do you think there is still a long way to go?

If consumers prefer diversity in ads, wouldn't it make sense to have a more diverse industry? Why does agencies lack diversity?

Counterpoint: I’m one of the few POC at a large agency and it’s really dope to be seen as an example of why agency diversity makes the work better. Any struggle outside of that is minor.

Hi,
I'm currently working as Manager for Marketing and Communications in a financial inclusion based fintech. I have a total of 2.5 years experience and 1.5 years in Marketing, mostly Digital and Social Media. I hold an MBA from IIFM 2018-2020 ( Indian Institute of Forest Management). Any leads for relevant openings will be much appreciated. Cheers!

Question for everyone; what are some of the better job boards for underrepresented groups in tech? Non-traditional job boards that promote inclusivity and diversity hiring?

Hi everyone, I work for large startup (300 employees) and I have been asked to develop a Progressive HR manual template. Some examples include gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms, signing off emails with pronouns, and etc. Any tips/links for resources to help would be appreciated.

Hello London folk. There’s a lot of great chat about diversity in adland on fishbowl, but it’s all very US based. So I’ve just started a bowl on diversity in London specifically - 9qo8f

Thanks for making this bowl all gender inclusive. The other bowl simply was outdated and lacked any kind of diversity whatsoever at all.

Yes! The stretching of "diversity” seems to be such a widespread symptom of this industry’s fear of addressing the uncomfortable realities of race within it. A distraction? Very “All Lives Matter” ...

Anyone from Nationwide? I’d like to hear feedback from current and old employees about the work environment, salary (G3), development, diversity etc. I completed an interview for Claims Manager position.

I recently saw a job opening at a company that I really love, and would like to apply. The recruiter has posted it on her Linkedin several times, each time with multiple hashtags about diversity. I am straight off the Mayflower white. Does applying look super tone-deaf? Is this an unofficial way of stating that they’re only considering non-white individuals for the role?

Would it be wild if I added my preferred gender pronouns to my signature? (He/his)

I have an offer to move to Detroit to work. What’s advertising life like there? Is it a diversity community (ask since Detroit is like 85% black and I’m a black man)?

How do I transition from a Senior Executive Assistant role to Project Management? Ideally I would like to work in tech. How should I go about this? I currently work in the Real estate industry so it would be a totally new career path. The reason I want to move into tech is I feel like many of the companies I see have the same values as me (diversity & inclusion) and a good culture is so important to me.

Best company to work for in the Triangle - NC area? Preferably with high diversity.

Anyone have any good diversity training resources?

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

Hi Fishes,
What kind of work is done in GCR Tax? Is there decent wlb?? Can someone pls share the hierarchy structure in GCR

I want to switch.

CCTC: 18 LPA (its been 9 months in the company)
YOE: 4 yrs 9 months
Tech: ReactJS, JavaScript etc.

Haven't put down the paper yet (notice period will be 2 months)

What can the expected CTC for a 5 YOE? I want good WLB and growth in a product based company.

Preferred location: Bengaluru (India)

Anyone know how much CBRE will offer me for senior financial analyst ?

Is it the worst time to buy real estate because of the interest rates?

What did you do with your RSU’s after it vested? Did you keep it or was it sold and reinvest to another stock/fund/etf?

Where are you from?

Jummah Mubarak Fam ☪️💚
14 Muharram 1444

Anyone in NY have yet to see their credits extended to 6.30.21?

So uhhh anyone need a house sitter the week before memorials day weekend? Wanted to visit the city and go to the office a few days but my friend who I usually crash with is out of town

Is anybody using WACOM CINTIQ Pro 24"? I am contemplating getting one but wondering if I will be able to use a mouse/tablet along with it. I heavily use InDesign and wonder if I can use a mouse/tablet when I need to without unplugging it. Thanks in advance!

Today’s my bday. Also my beloved family dog is getting put to sleep due to cancer. I didn’t take the day off today for either reasons. Do I have my priorities messed up right now?

How is RSM’s accounting advisory group?

M&A tax manager 1 salary in NYC ?

For those applying to Columbia, what did you include in your app for the “Sponsorship Letter?”

Anyone willing to refer me for a Business Analyst position @ Amazon?

Besides salary is there any additional bonuses, stock options, etc to expect as you advance to SVP and EVP?

Anyone have any productivity tips/hacks they would suggest for an associate? I could use all the help I can get.

Hey fish: what are some of your favorite business/self-help books?

I do not prospect. I open accounts while slamming a revolving door.

How do you feel right now 1-10? Why?

I'm considering hiring someone who may be required to have a series 65. How long should it take someone who is (a) smart & (b) no industry knowledge to study and pass?

For advice/fee based platforms: SEI Private Trust or Envestnet as your preferred?

Things to consider before going Indy? Feel like I have enough in my book to go on my own but I'm not sure...

Anyone with US Trust as a PCA? Looking for additional details in terms of the culture, day to day type of things and how you’re doing there vs. what the recruiter stated was the average?

Going with a solo 401k so I can borrow 50k if I need it for buisness purposes in the future with no questions asked and fast what companies should I look at?

Anyone think that they've become more materialistic in this industry?

There will be an annual holiday called OCCUPY WIREHOUSE where every May 18 financial advisors and their clients congregate arm in arm in front of each firm’s home office as a sign of solidarity.

If you loved your small independent broker dealer but they had just been acquired by a much larger corporation which does have benefits in terms, mostly, in technology, but you lose your “family” in the home office, what would you do and who would you look at if you were considering a change of your own?

Anyone finding it harder getting managed money biz? If so, what changes or adjustments have you made in prospecting or sales approach? Thanks.

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

Real tips for overcoming shyness? I hear improv classes help.

Best music/audio to listen to while working?

Anyone else have clients that pull the old "I thought I already sent that to you, but I'll send it again."

Hi All, what’s your perspective on the CFP? I’m looking to enter into Private Banking and I think it would help.

Also, for those who recently took the CFP. What material did you use to study?

It's March, and I have done a lot of seminars in Jan and Feb. I've gotten a few clients but would like to increase AUM drastically! Any books, sites or advice on what I can do for marketing?