The Inaugural Mother’s Monday officially kicks off May 11! Celebrated on the day after the traditional Mother’s Day, Mother’s Monday looks to redefine the relationship between motherhood and work. One of the major storylines emerging from the global pandemic is just how significant the impact has been on women, especially working moms. The group behind the celebration, The … [Read more...] about Honor Mom on Sunday… and on Mother’s Monday Get Her What She Really Needs: Childcare and Workplace Improvements
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Moms in the Workplace: Strategies for Success
“Women do want to have it all. I think women can do everything, but not all at the same time.” - Madeline Albright So what happened to Marissa Mayer? She was the first CEO to be hired by a major company (Yahoo) while pregnant, who only took 2 weeks of maternity leave and said it was “easy” (it helps to have a built-in nursery next to her office), and now … [Read more...] about Moms in the Workplace: Strategies for Success
How Family Photos on Facebook Could Hurt You in the Workplace
Do you ever post photos of your children on your social media profile pages? Is it possible that sharing photos of your kids on your Facebook account could actually hurt you career-wise? Writer Janet Paskin made a compelling point about this issue on the Wall Street Journal’s The Juggle Blog: "Studies upon studies show that women with children fare worse, professionally … [Read more...] about How Family Photos on Facebook Could Hurt You in the Workplace
The Shocking Girls’ Guide to Workplace Success
From the moment baby boomers joined the workforce, women made it their mission to create a fair playing field for everyone. But after decades of feminists plowing down the boys' club, today's women enter a totally different kind of workplace and need totally different advice for succeeding. What should the new rules be? This list is long, but here are five points to get the … [Read more...] about The Shocking Girls’ Guide to Workplace Success
Facts About Pregnancy in the Workplace
Pregnancy is an exciting time of change for a woman but for those in the workplace it can create added stress. The rights of pregnant women are protected by law but the politics of the workplace can help determine when a woman tells her boss she is expecting and how she takes time off for doctor's appointments.Telling Your Boss You are PregnantMany women are nervous about … [Read more...] about Facts About Pregnancy in the Workplace