Category: Culture & events
A group of HR experts revealed to our community what happens behind the curtains during the process of recruitment and hiringWritten by Maria Pyaterneva On January 16, New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) hosted a panel discussion with Human Resources experts to provide an inside look at general HR and hiring practices. Abbey Longyear, NWNY’s Chief People & Culture Officer, and panel moderator, began the evening by explaining the various functions and departments that encompass Human Resources. Members of NWNY’s community were...
Written by Hannah Wood On December 4, New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) sat together with 120 of its closest friends for an occasion of storytelling and reflection. Finding a Job in America — A Night of Comedy and Horror, presented by Immigrant Women was a momentous event celebrating the achievements of the creative, entrepreneurial, and diverse NWNY community. To open the evening, Founder and CEO Arielle Kandel reflected upon the achievements of the NWNY team over the last five years....
An art show honors women whose setbacks and accomplishments have helped make New York an iconic city while examining the most pressing issues of our times, including race, class and gender Written by Bruna Shapira At Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence, a dark bronze sculpture is displayed near the entrance. This faceless figure, with big, injured feet, is a reminder of a complicated past. The house’s first owner, shipping merchant Archibald Gracie, had slaves who built it as a...
We are excited to kick off soon our LEAD Fall 2019 programs at the Brooklyn Central Library and NYPL Chatham Square. A few spots are still available at both locations. Don’t miss the chance to join! Sign up for a info session. Our LEAD workforce development program for immigrant women begins with eight job readiness workshops providing participants with critical knowledge and skills about the US job search process and workplace culture. Participation in LEAD also gives access to group practice and networking sessions...
