Except for the fortunate few, all of us need an income. We have bills to pay and mouths to feed, …
How to Break Out of Your Shell and Network Like a Pro
Learning to network can be overwhelming. Being shy can make this professional endeavor especially challenging. Just walking up to someone …
How to Trick Your Depression to Get Stuff Done
Depression is an incredibly common illness among American adults. In 2015, 6.9% of US adults had experienced at least one …
Celebrating Cultural Differences in the Workplace
One of the great things about the world today is how diverse and blended it has become. With the quickness …
Will Maternity Leave Replacement Actually Steal My Job?
While I was away on maternity leave, my replacement did an excellent job and everybody I work with loves her …
Why Is Setting Boundaries So Important… And How Can You Do It?
A lesson many of us learn early in life is to set boundaries. That may mean drawing a line when …
How to Excel as a Working Mom Without Taking on Longer Hours
I was recently asked to work longer hours at my job despite the fact that I need to leave on …
How to Mitigate Conflict at Work So Everyone Wins
Conflict is a natural part of two or more people working together. This means that you’re likely to run into …
Is There Hope For the Pay Gap to Close?
Will the pay gap ever close? Absolutely! I believe it with every fiber of my being, even as we slog …
What Are the Pros & Cons of Dating a Co-Worker?
We just shared a blog about office romance and whether it’s really worth it. We dive into the pros and …
Office Romance: Is It Actually Worth It?
So many of our favorite TV shows include an office romance as a central point of interest. Sit-coms like The …
How to Succeed as a Female Entrepreneur in New City
I am a female entrepreneur. What factors are important to consider when moving to a new city? – Martha in …
Are Dream Jobs Important in Today’s World?
Ever since we were little, we’ve been asked what we want to be when we grow up. A doctor? Maybe …
How to Attract More Woman Business Owners
I work for our city business development commission. What advice would you give to a city looking to attract more …
Want to Be Remembered? The Key is Energized Presentation
People in business attend hundreds of presentations throughout their careers, so how are you going to make yours stand out? …
Words Are Power: How to Wield Them Effectively
Like it or not, language matters. How you say things matters. If used incorrectly, language can cause others to judge …
How Women Can Gain Confidence in Negotiating Raises
Negotiating raises can be difficult or even scary for a lot of people, but it seems especially so for women. …
When the Grind Never Stops: Working and Studying
My name is Rachel, and I am a working PhD student. As with many (most?) college students, I have to …
How Should You Get a Friend’s Job Referral?
I am interested in a position at a company where a friend of mine works. How should I initially reach …
Which Comes First, the Job or the Experience? The “Entry-Level” Catch-22 That Plagues Young Workers
Since childhood, many have wondered, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Nowadays, a more pertinent question young workers …