Women's networks

With roots as an internal working group in the UK the women’s network “All Bar None” was created to inspire and encourage all employees by reinforcing the notion that each employee is an important and contributing member of the organization.

All Bar None was so successful in the UK that women in America, Australia & New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Tokyo have also established chapters with similar aims and goals.

Further regional women’s networks include the Women’s Business Network in Germany, the Women’s Business Network in Switzerland, and the Women's Network Seoul.

The need for professional UBS women to meet to exchange ideas and experiences in Switzerland was demonstrated in the overwhelming response to invitations to networking events initiated by the Women’s Business Network. This network is supported by a core group of business women and is open to every employee in Switzerland.

The aim of these clubs is to provide a mutually supportive environment to develop communication, encourage self-confidence and personal growth. The network also offers a range of internal and external networking events, as well as a Development workshop series open to all employees.

According to Julie Chakraverty, Global Head of FI Analytics and Client Connectivity, Global COO for FI Client Coverage and Member of the UBS Investment Bank Board, "Recognizing and promoting diversity, in all its meanings, is hugely important for us to stay a true leader in the marketplace. All Bar None is a dedicated and energized forum which identifies key issues and helps press through practical changes which impact UBS women around the firm."

In 2007, All Bar None Americas features different Speaker Series. All Bar None’s Leadership Speaker Series features every month a senior women at UBS to talk about her career, personal learning experiences and other topics of interest. On the first Wednesday of each month, All Bar None features a top producing Financial Advisor who will discuss her experiences and share insights about the strategies that catapulted her to success. All Bar None has also successfully launched a mentoring program.