The Mancession

The New York Times
By Catherine Rampell
Published: August 10, 2009

We’ve pointed out before that that recession has disproportionately hurt men, who are more likely to work in cyclically sensitive industries like manufacturing and construction. Women, on the other hand, are overrepresented in more downturn-resistant sectors like education and health care.  More

Women's Performance: A Perception Gap?

BusinessWeek
By Jena McGregor
Published: August 10, 2009

Women may think they’re really good at their jobs, but they tend to suspect others don’t see it that way.  More

Women’s Work: What Men Won’t Do

WALL STREET JOURNAL. BLOGS
Real Time Economics
Economic insight and analysis from The Wall Street Journal.
By Deborah Solomon
Published: August 6, 2009

Women have long proven they can do everything that a man can, but it seems there are some things that men can’t – or won’t do – like laundry.  More

The Best Cities For Working Mothers

Forbes
Special Report
By Heidi Brown
Published: August 4, 2009

Working moms want to live in the best place for their kids, careers and quality of life.  More

Do Women Make Better Bosses?

The New York Times
By THE EDITORS
Published: August 2, 2009

What does research show about the differences between women and men as managers?  Reaction and debate among readers to a short interview published inside The Times’s business section a week ago Sunday with Carol Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer for the Elle Group.  More

No Doubts: Women Are Better Managers

The New York Times
CORNER OFFICE | CAROL SMITH
Published: July 25, 2009

This interview with Carol Smith, senior vice president and chief brand officer for the Elle Group, the media company, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. More

What Not To Wear To Work

Forbes
Style
By Laura Sinberg
Published: July 22, 2009

The way you dress affects how others view you. It's nothing personal, just business.  More

Interpublic’s Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Renowned Author and Speaker Sally Hogshead

Interpublic’s Women’s Leadership Network hosted noted Author and Speaker Sally Hogshead. Standing l-r: Melissa Acosta, IPG; Ranny Cooper, Weber Shandwick; Kimberlyn Dennis Smith, McCann; Marcia Wood, IPG; Donna Wiederkehr, Lowe; Sheri Baron, Gotham Inc.; Andrea Giantelli, IPG. Sitting l-r: Eileen Mullarkey, IPG; Sally Hogshead; Jemma Gould, IPG.
Interpublic’s Women’s Leadership Network hosted noted Author and Speaker Sally Hogshead. Standing l-r: Melissa Acosta, IPG; Ranny Cooper, Weber Shandwick; Kimberlyn Dennis Smith, McCann; Marcia Wood, IPG; Donna Wiederkehr, Lowe; Sheri Baron, Gotham Inc.; Andrea Giantelli, IPG. Sitting l-r: Eileen Mullarkey, IPG; Sally Hogshead; Jemma Gould, IPG

Radical Career Ideas for Radical Times: How to Survive and Thrive in a Down Economy

On June 5, 2009, live from New York and webcast in nearly 20 cities across the U.S. and abroad, the WLN hosted its fourth national event. Noted author, speaker and creative director, Sally Hogshead, presented on the topic, Radical Career Ideas for Radical Times. Drawing from research as well as personal experience, Hogshead shared her seven "must have principles," the rules she’s devised to make oneself indispensible in the workplace.

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Interpublic’s Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Renowned Author and Speaker Sally Hogshead

Date: July 9, 2009

Interpublic Group’s (NYSE: IPG) Women’s Leadership Network(WLN) hosted renowned author and speaker Sally Hogshead on Friday, June 5th, 2009.  This was the latest in the WLN’s series of internationally simulcast events that feature nationally acclaimed speakers.  Hogshead’s presentation, “Radical Career Ideas for Radical Times: How to Survive and Thrive in a Down Economy,” is designed to help women find paths to success in these challenging times.

PDF: Press Release

Advertising Age Women to Watch 2009

Advertising Age
Published: June 1, 2009

For each of the past 13 years, Ad Age has published a special report on the women in advertising, marketing and media whose accomplishments and potential have made them standouts. The honorees are recognized for having played significant roles in defining the future of their fields.

Two women from IPG were recognized this year: Gail Heimann, Vice Chair, Weber Shandwick and Jacki Kelley, President-North America, UM.  More