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NetworkNews

Monday, January 30, 2012

‘Have a Plan B,’ Wal-Mart Canada CEO Broader advises NEW members »

When career planning, always have a Plan B, Wal-Mart Canada President and CEO Shelley Broader advised the sold-out crowd at the inaugural NEW Canada networking...

Monday, January 30, 2012

NEW Phoenix rises with officer slate »

NEW Phoenix, the newest Network of Executive Women region, has selected eight consumer goods and retail leaders as its inaugural officer team. NEW Phoenix officers...

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Northwest Arkansas learns to make ‘seven-minute difference’ »

More than 220 Network of Executive Women members learned how to take small steps toward big changes at the sold-out NEW Northwest Arkansas networking event...

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Senior leaders to share diversity strategies at NEW Diversity Forum Super Sessions »

Senior leaders from some of the nation’s largest cpg/retail companies will offer their insights on talent management, multicultural consumers and the benefits of working with...

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wal-Mart Canada CEO Broader to headline inaugural NEW Canada event »

Wal-Mart Canada President and CEO Shelley Broader will be the keynote speaker at the first-ever NEW Canada networking event, Jan. 25, 2012 in Mississauga, Ontario....

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Diversity News

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Paid family leave good for women — and business — study finds »

Providing paid family leave to workers leads to positive economic outcomes not only for working families, but for businesses and the public, too, according to...

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Women postpone careers for more school »

Young women appear to be postponing their working lives to get more education, according to a recent New York Times report. For the first time in 30...

Monday, January 02, 2012

CPG/retail industry adjusts as more men shop for groceries »

As more men become the primary grocery shoppers in their households, the cpg/retail industry is adjusting its marketing efforts, according to a recent report in...

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Banks favor women CFOs, study says »

Women chief financial officers secure lower bank-loan prices than their male counterparts, according to a new study from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Looking at a sample...

Thursday, December 29, 2011

West Point launches women’s leadership conference »

The Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point is offering executive women the opportunity to learn leadership best practices from outstanding women who exemplify the...

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People & Companies

Friday, January 20, 2012

Fortune names five NEW sponsors ‘best places to work’ »

Five Network of Executive Women sponsors were named to Fortune magazine’s 2012 list of "100 Best Places to Work.” Recognized were Accenture (number 92), American...

Friday, January 20, 2012

Rosalind Brewer to lead Sam’s Club »

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has named Rosalind Brewer president and chief executive of its Sam's Club warehouse retail chain, marking the first time that the world's...

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Thirteen NEW sponsors honored for multicultural practices »

Thirteen Network of Executive Women sponsors have been named to DiversityBusiness.com’s 2012 "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities.” Named to the 12th annual "Div50”...

Monday, January 16, 2012

Most companies flying blind on gender, Chicago co-chair tells Fox News »

Most companies are not studying gender as it relates to business,Network of Executive Women Chicago Co-Chair Bridget Brennan said in recent interview with Fox News. "In...

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Magazine celebrates NEW Board Chair and other ‘women of Walmart’ »

Network of Executive Women Board Chair Michelle Gloeckler and NEW members Cole Brown, Ann Bordelon and Phyllis Harris share their stories and offer women career...

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Interviews

Friday, January 06, 2012

5 Questions with Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale »

Vice President Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Campbell Soup Company "A lot of work is needed to ensure women continue to advance in our industry."...

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

5 Questions with Briana Lee »

Regional Sales Analyst Kraft Foods "Through networking at NEW events, I had a job upon graduation in 2009.” Briana Lee has worked for Kraft Foods...

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

5 Questions with Cecilia Carter »

Vice President Global Diversity, Community and Civic Affairs Starbucks "Having mentors of both genders is important for a well-rounded perspective." Cecilia Carter is responsible for...

Monday, October 10, 2011

5 Questions with Denise Inmon »

Trade Director, Yoplait General Mills "By keeping highly experienced and talented mothers in the workplace, we’re...closer to our consumers.” Denise Inmon has worked for General...

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

5 Questions with Jami McDermid »

Vice President, Central Region MillerCoors "Women in sales were not feeling as connected as other groups within MillerCoors.” Prior to becoming vice president, Central Region...

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