By Emil Rustamli I’m Emil, 21, from Azerbaijan. And surprisingly, in the past two decades of my life, I’ve somehow managed to face political persecution, worry for my family’s safety and future, and achieve a lifestyle that, just four years ago, I couldn’t have even deemed feasible. Today, I’ll try to convince you that if… Continue reading From A Small Mountainous Village in Azerbaijan to Wall St.
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Fostering Inclusive Work Cultures: A Guide for Finance and Banking Leaders
In the fast-paced realm of finance and banking, where numbers often dictate success, there exists an intangible currency equally valuable – an inclusive work culture. In recent years, the clarion call for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has echoed through corporate corridors, with finance and banking sectors proving to be no exception. Understanding the… Continue reading Fostering Inclusive Work Cultures: A Guide for Finance and Banking Leaders
It’s Time America’s Workforce Looks Like America
By Byron Slosar The tide is changing in America and it’s a momentum that’s being celebrated and cherished by millions across the world. As we celebrate the inauguration of a new president and a White House administration that openly embraces the LGBTQ community — advocates say President Biden will be the nation’s most pro-LGBTQ president… Continue reading It’s Time America’s Workforce Looks Like America
A Black College Student Reflects on Her Childhood and the BLM Movement
By Uchechi Ihenacho Navigating Job Searches and Embracing Diversity Trying to find a first job or internship after college is difficult enough, but last year, that stress was further amplified for students when the academic year was cut short by the pandemic. For students of color, who were even further traumatized by the events that… Continue reading A Black College Student Reflects on Her Childhood and the BLM Movement