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WRW024: Making Connections with Maureen Adolf

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Welcome back, and I hope you\u2019re feeling happy, healthy and inspired. On this week\u2019s episode of Women Rocking Wall Street, I\u2019m thrilled to introduce Maureen Adolf, who\u2019s an expert in government relations and pubic [CH1]\xa0policy. She\u2019s also president of the Financial Women\u2019s Association, a New York-based organization dedicated to accelerating women\u2019s careers in the finance industry.

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FWA recently conducted some very interesting research around the value of women\u2019s internal networks at various firms. (Check out the full report here). Among the most compelling findings: 39% of respondents said they believe women\u2019s internal networks could contribute to their reason for staying with their current firms. Internal networks have the power to make women feel like their firms are more invested in their wellbeing, which in turn fosters loyalty. On this episode, we\u2019ll dive into the research and best practices for internal networking groups.

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If you\u2019ve been thinking about joining a group for women in finance, there\u2019s no time like the present. (Here\u2019s how you can apply for a membership with the Financial Women\u2019s Association.) And as far as internal networks go, don\u2019t be afraid to explore them\u2014even if you aren\u2019t a senior member of your company.\xa0 Many times, internal networking groups are formed organically at the lower level, or through HR. And these groups are in demand: According to the report, 77% of respondents who work at firms without a WIN said they would join if their organization had one.

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If you are a decision maker for an existing WIN, consider meeting during the workday to accommodate busy schedules and demands at home. Almost half of those surveyed (41%) said time was a reason for not participating.

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Check out the full episode for more information about how to get involved, and for Maureen\u2019s insights on the industry. And if you like the episode, please be sure to share with friends!

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