Gen Z ranks Morgan Stanley among the top 10 most sought-after employers, according to a new report published by Glassdoor. Preferences of Gen Z have shifted in recent years when it comes to what they look for in an employer. “Amid the pandemic, many employees have had to find a balance between socially conscious companies and other factors such as the stability and security of the companies they work for. The highest rated companies for Gen Z are Microsoft (#1, 4.58), Google (#2, 4.53), and Morgan Stanley (#3, 4.46)" based on Glassdoor data. Check out the article for the full details.
This week we officially bid farewell to more than 1,700 Analysts and Associates who joined the firm through our Summer Internship Program. The Program is a key pipeline for future talent and spans Morgan Stanley offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. Interns from around the globe received a warm welcome to the firm with a personalized shout out on the iconic 1585 Broadway billboard, followed by engaging orientation sessions that connected interns to one another and set the stage for an insightful and engaging summer experience. Interns also had the opportunity to hear from senior leaders, including Susan Reid, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Mandell Crawley, Chief Human Resources Officer, and James Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Throughout their internship, they enjoyed participating in volunteering experiences, wellbeing events, and networking sessions. The Program offers an opportunity for Interns to exchange ideas with peers and senior members of their team, embrace the firm's culture and grow personally and professionally. Learn more here.
Top women in finance and investing recently came together for Morgan Stanley’s 11th annual Executive Women’s conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women, economies and society. The attendees represented over $4 trillion in market capitalization and $40 trillion in assets under management. Discussions included the pandemic and its economic consequences, the importance of social justice, geo-political instability caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, navigating the metaverse economy and leading with authenticity and purpose. The annual conference is a unique opportunity to bring together industry leaders, in which the women’s combined experience and genuine support leads to an exchange of ideas, lessons and inspiration. Check out the article for a summary of the conference takeaways.
Diversity and inclusion is an embedded component of our culture that our employees make an effort to champion year-round, in addition to celebrating special moments like Global Pride Month in June. 2022 marks 13 years since the launch of our Pride & Ally Employee Network, which aims to challenge the status quo, support our communities, and discover opportunities to drive impact on both global and hyper-local scale. “Over the years, the Morgan Stanley Pride & Ally Employee Network has evolved from a community space to a group that really drives change,” shares Jen Ng, Executive Director, International Equities Division and co-chair of the Pride & Ally Employee Network Group. With backing from the firm and unwavering commitment from its members, this group is driving measurable impact by partnering with nonprofits to help those in need, joining legal fights to advocate for LGBT+ rights and building engagement and awareness on a global scale. Learn about Morgan Stanley’s Pride and Ally network and the other ways we champion diversity and inclusion.
Launched in 2006, Global Volunteer Month serves as our annual corporate volunteer program that brings employees together to demonstrate our deep and long-standing commitment to serving those in need. In total, our employees have provided nearly 2.4 million hours to various local and international charities—just during this one month each year. "The world faces more challenges and change than ever, resulting in urgent and far-reaching needs across communities globally — but our commitment to give back has never wavered,” says Joan Steinberg, Global Head of Philanthropy and President of the Morgan Stanley Foundation. Many employees have already made a difference both in and out of our own communities during Global Volunteer Month and throughout the year, making volunteering an opportunity for teams to get together and make an impact across the globe. Learn more about how Morgan Stanley gives back.
“Lead With Exceptional Ideas” is one of our five core values, so it should come as no surprise that for the second year in a row, the number of patents granted to Morgan Stanley employees has doubled. In fact, an in-house Patent Accelerator Program was established to support our employees who seek to turn their innovative ideas into patents. Some examples of recent patents awarded to Morgan Stanley teams include: SolarPanel, which helps financial institutions develop strategies for managing their exposure to carbon emissions and eAuth, a digital tool that allows quick authorization of financial transactions designed by a Wealth Management team working across several divisions. Read more about the breadth of innovation and technological advancement happening at Morgan Stanley.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to reflect on how to better prioritize mental health as the world grapples with a growing crisis since the start of the pandemic. Through the Morgan Stanley Foundation, we seek to address these issues with the help of our distinguished nonprofit partner organizations and initiatives, such as the Alliance of Children’s Mental Health, which is focused on delivering positive, tangible impact on the critical challenges of stress, anxiety and depression in children and youth. “As mental health challenges among children and adolescents are rapidly becoming more pervasive and more urgent, we firmly believe there is not only an opportunity, but an obligation for the private sector to play a critical role in addressing the problem.” shared Joan Steinberg, President of the Morgan Stanley Foundation. Read about the important work of the Alliance and additional mental health offerings available to Morgan Stanley employees and their families.
In honor of Earth Day, Morgan Stanley is proud to reaffirm its commitment to supporting companies and investors who seek to harness the scale of capital markets to help combat climate change while performing well financially and driving sustainability innovation. One such hotbed for innovation is the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge. Now in its 12th year, the Challenge brings together graduate school teams to pitch creative financial solutions that address critical environmental and social issues. This year saw 251 students from 35 countries submit proposals for projects that would impact issues in 29 countries. Of the 16 finalist teams, the graduate students from University of Cambridge took home the winning title with a concept to create a new type of parametric insurance to protect and restore mangrove forests. Congratulations to the winners and to all the innovative finalists! Learn more about the annual Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge and other emerging insights on sustainability investing at Morgan Stanley.
Congratulations to the Morgan Stanley MAKERS Class of 2022 -- an esteemed group of employees who serve as innovators, groundbreakers, and advocates for women’s advancement in our firm and their communities. In 2014, the firm partnered with the MAKERS storytelling platform to name in-house leaders as MAKERS, and has since contributed to the initiative by celebrating, acknowledging and connecting leading employees to the larger MAKERS network. Learn more about the 9th Morgan Stanley MAKERS Class:
We extend our congratulations to Mona Eldam, Distinguished Engineer and Head of Institutional Transactional Data, for winning the Women in Tech and Data ‘Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement’ award from WatersTechnology. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to her outstanding career in engineering and her deep commitment to championing professional growth for Women In Technology—at Morgan Stanley and beyond. Learn more about Mona’s career in technology at Morgan Stanley:
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