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Allison Brecher

About Allison Brecher

Allison Brecher is an attorney based in New York. She is a busy working mom of two daughters. When she isn’t chasing after them to do their homework and projects, she co-founded and helps run two nonprofit charities. She also hosts a talk show called The Nonprofit Voice where she profiles inspiring women who make a difference through community service. She loves talking about work-life issues and hopes to inspire other moms.

Caring For Sick Relatives Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind)

June 19, 2017 by Allison Brecher

If you haven’t had to care for an elderly or ill loved one, you either know someone who has or you will soon do it, too. Seniors now, for the first time, comprise the largest age group in the country and will be the first to rely on a less affluent younger generation to care for them. One in six employees cares for an elderly or disabled family member, but less than 25% of them … [Read more...] about Caring For Sick Relatives Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind)

The Working Mom’s Ultimate Childcare Provider Rulebook

April 10, 2016 by Allison Brecher Leave a Comment

When I first returned to work after maternity leave, I wasn’t sure which was scarier: returning to work or worrying about the caregiver for my child while I was at work. My working mommy friends and I have more than our fair share of war stories - - from nannies who never showed up for their first day of work leaving us stranded on Monday morning to au pairs who were so … [Read more...] about The Working Mom’s Ultimate Childcare Provider Rulebook

Advice for Successfully Returning To Work After Maternity Leave

April 6, 2016 by Allison Brecher Leave a Comment

Spring often brings a fresh start and, for some moms, that fresh start is returning to work after maternity leave or from a more extended career break. Whatever your circumstance, returning to work, either full- or part-time, is a major transition. This mommy did it twice and so can you. Set realistic goals. Women sometimes set themselves up for failure by creating … [Read more...] about Advice for Successfully Returning To Work After Maternity Leave

It’s Okay to Brag During Performance Reviews

December 7, 2015 by Allison Brecher Leave a Comment

It is almost time for annual performance reviews at many companies. I can already feel the anxiety building as we prepare to receive some “constructive feedback” about our job performance and decisions about promotions and raises. Annual performance reviews are especially stressful for many women. Whether this is due to cultural norms of female modesty or negative perceptions … [Read more...] about It’s Okay to Brag During Performance Reviews

How to Survive At-Work Athletic Events When You’re Not an Athlete

August 16, 2015 by Allison Brecher Leave a Comment

Many offices are about to hold their end-of-summer athletic events. I dread these events almost as much as the end of summer itself. So many questions fill my mind. First the superficial: what do I wear, do I want to see my colleagues (or be seen) in whatever athletic attire is required, will I feel objectified if I have to wear a tennis skirt in front of my male colleagues? … [Read more...] about How to Survive At-Work Athletic Events When You’re Not an Athlete

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