Executive Female articles from September 1997

Executive Female archives from September 1997

5 lessons from the best. (personnel management advice; includes related article on hiring)(The Expert Manager)
September 1, 1997... A veteran Microsoftie uses the company as her management classroom Say the word microsoft and it conjures up all sorts of preconceived notions--from ruthless competitor to 27-year-old nerd millionaires working around the clock. But whatever...

Personal computing: information on the Internet often bears a double check. (determining accuracy and reliability)(Technology)
September 1, 1997... Did you know that twa flight 800, the commercial airliner that tragically crashed last summer off Long Island, was accidentally shot down by a U.S Navy missile? Ok, this was just a rumor that was circulating on the Internet last year. But...

5 top ways to invest $5,000 - today.(Personal Finance)
September 1, 1997... There it is: $5,000 sitting in your bank account or money market fund. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to invest it before you spend it. With 8,200 mutual funds, 2,600 annuities and 9,000 stocks, analysis paralysis sets in....

Can't find a job where you live? (advice)(Career Workshop)
September 1, 1997... Whether you go freelance, recarve your niche, travel or telecommute, you can still have a vibrant career no matter where you live At least once a month, a client relates a familiar tale of woe: she can't get a job locally in her specialty...

Is business casual here to stay? (corporate dress codes)(Career Workshop)(Brief Article)
September 1, 1997... There is a small but growing--and vocal--number of critics who blame casual dress in the workplace for negative changes in the political environment. To wit: Since there is no power casual dress code, the symbols of power between workers and...

1997 salary report. (compensation statistics)(Illustration)
September 1, 1997... While the numbers on the following pages have remained relatively static over the past few years, don't be dismayed. A large part of the reason is statistical. These figures are medians and averages. and don't represent the compensation...

21st Century career moves. (career planning advice)
September 1, 1997... The world of work is drastically different from what it was even five years ago, and if you are not up on the changes, you're out before the first interview. Following are the most important developments in the world of work--from how to...

Doing good and doing well; combining the drive to make money with a passion to service the community is a winning combination. (company profiles; includes definition of a 'values-led business' and related article)
September 1, 1997... Combining the drive to make money with a passion to serve the community is a winning combination The minute you enter the offices of Brookwood Companies Inc., a textile converter and finishing company, you immediately realize something is...

Cutting edge programs. (Fannie Mae hires Women's Health Manager Jodi Fuller)(Smart Business)(Brief Article)
September 1, 1997... Learn why employee programs have secured Fannie Mae's position as one of the most well-respected organizations in Corporate America. When Jodi Fuller, M.A., came on board as the women's health manager for Washington, D.C.-based Fannie Mae,...

Spotlight on.... (Maria L. Johnson is Fannie Mae's Vice President of Diversity)(Smart Business)(Brief Article)
September 1, 1997... Offering comprehensive health programs for women is just one area in which Fannie Mae is a leader and innovator in American business. Another is its approach to corporate diversity issues. At the helm of the company's push toward diversity is...

Recruiting issues on the Web. (legal guidelines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 1997... Though an effective recruitment tool in many situations, the Internet is not without its legal pitfalls; here's how to avoid them Many employers are plunging into cyberspace by providing employment information and conducting recruitment...

Finding expansion funds. (internal and external strategies)(Brief Article)
September 1, 1997... From partnering up with a cash-rich larger company to cutting deadbeats from your credit rolls, you can find the funds to prow your business Q I am a dress designer who is already doing some contract manufacturing. I have an idea for a line...