Mentoring

Alexandria Partners’ CEO asks InVest Conference attendees how much they assume they are being clear.

Optimism that the #MeToo movement will have a positive influence is high among bankers who participated in a recent survey on sexual harassment. But there is also concern that it could lead to gender discrimination in hiring and mentoring.

The difference in pay between men and women at Citi is not as striking as some other differences. A reverse mentor changed how Goldman’s Edith Cooper thinks about differences in the workplace. Banks are doing a lot more than relaxing the dress code to retain tech talent. And Ellen Pompeo offers some personal notes on tackling the pay gap.

For Sandie O'Connor, the importance of sponsoring talented young women in banking is personal.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

Columbia Banking's CEO, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, was a thoughtful and tenacious leader who leaves a legacy of turning a small Washington bank into a regional power in the Pacific Northwest.

For the first time, the chairmen of the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America are women, marking an important milestone for the industry.