As we celebrate Peace Corps' 50th Anniversary, I reflect on one of my experiences there- when a woman catches her reflection in a mirror for the first time. Read Ellen's article on Forbes.com "When Self Reflection Proves Self-Destructive for Women"
GreenBiz invited Ellen Weinreb to produce an ongoing column called "Talent Show" about the intersection of human resources and sustainability. Read her inaugural article here sharing her critique of employee engagement.
I am struck by the number of women over 50 who share with me (candidly of course) that they feel a gender plus age bias in their job search. This subject is not addressed in our society but these women feel it very strongly. We published this article "When Age and...
CSR and Sustainability are rewarding fields to enter, and most professionals are motivated by their values rather than desire for monetary rewards. However, sustainability professionals do want to be compensated fairly. Because sustainability continues to evolve and...
Yes, Job sharing is unconventional. But let’s take a moment and consider whether job sharing is a viable option for you as a way to balance your work and personal life. When two professionals form a partnership to perform one job, often at the cost of morphing into...
As a corporate social responsibility (CSR) recruiter, I study job postings. I have been recording job postings for the past 6 years. Just last month I published my biennial CSR Jobs Report identifying trends in corporate social responsibility. Among the most...
Trends in the Market Weinreb Group (formerly Sustainability Recruiting) published our biennial CSR Jobs Report, which followed trends of corporate social responsibility job postings over six years from 2004 to 2009. One of the key findings revealed an 80 percent...
How can I get a corporate sustainability/ CSR job without corporate experience? The #1 challenge for many CSR and sustainability jobseekers seeking corporate positions is that they do not have previous corporate experience. Moving a CSR and sustainability agenda...
HIGHLIGHTS The New Year is time for reflection, leading to a new slate of candidates looking for socially responsible jobs New study finds 37% annual growth in CSR jobs Specific growth in positions combining environment and business San Francisco, CA. January 15, 2008...
Study by Net Impact & Ellen Weinreb CSR Recruiting Report Overview Goal •Inform MBAs and companies about the CSR Jobs Market Key Findings •Increasing growth in CSR jobs •Demand from MBA level candidates still outpaces supply Companies, with specific CSR jobs or...