by Solange Lopes | Mar 23, 2015 | Career |
Hushbook app – Photo credit: stylecaster.com
It’s spring cleaning time, and one are you may want to spruce up and remove unnecessary distractions and time-wasters from is your social media world, and more specifically your Facebook newsfeed…And of course, there’s an app for that!
It’s called Hushbook , and what it does is basically help you filter down your newsfeed to what you really want to see. The end result: less annoying or unnecessary updates, and hopefully less time wasted…
My $0.05: Where do I sign up…
The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Mar 23, 2015 | Career
Stripe Fit-and-Flare Dress – $130 – Photo credit: banana republic.gap.com
Loving this perforated stripe fit-and-flare dress from Banana Republic. The perforated jacquard fabric is very alluring and romantic, while still keeping its professionalism with the black and white stripe print. This dress is $130 at Banana Republic!
I’d pair this dress with some luscious loafers like these rsvp Lala flats, or these uber-elegant Cole Haan Amalia skimmers, for a comfortable, yet stylish look.
The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Mar 23, 2015 | Career
Hello Spring! Although the first days of Spring started with none less than snow here in the Northeast, Spring is here, finally, and with it the need to dust off some of our old, unproductive habits and start fresh.
Especially when it comes to our careers, springing forward when it comes to our careers is not only beneficial, but oftentimes crucial. We know all too well the usual, all-important and practical tips to do your work spring cleaning, including sprucing up your resume and Linked In profiles, adding some trainings to your curriculum, or rebooting your networking efforts.
Yet when it comes to your mindset at work, which happens to very often be the most important component of your career, what can you do to refresh and make up your mind about work?
1. Take a mental break! Schedule a mental health day, find a babysitter to take the kids out this week-end, or just sleep in for a change! Take a mental break from the rat race, and replenish your reserves!
2. De-clutter your mind! Sometimes there are just too many things going on at once. The kids drive us crazy, housework never ends, family members give us headaches, and social media just makes us feel like we don’t measure up. De-cIutter your mind, put aside anything that’s not essential,and enjoy the peace!
3. Make peace with your professional past! That bad review, the boss’s mood swings, that disastrous presentation last quarter, make peace with them! If you keep focusing on what didn’t work out, it will keep repeating itself. Decide to move forward now!
4. Look forward to the rest of your career! Whether you’re considering a big career change, transitioning to another job, or resolving to excel at your current job, look forward to the rest of your career with anticipation and excitement! New projects are coming up, new initiatives and opportunities are on the horizon!
5. Do something new/ different! Nothing like a new habit, a new endeavor or pursuit to motivate you! Enroll in a new training, start running, look for a career in a different field, whatever it is, do something new and different! Change your perspective!
How do you spring clean your mind at work?
The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Mar 22, 2015 | Career |
Photo credit: http://www.thisisyourconscience.com
Yes, we know, as much as we may be chanting “gender equality” slogans, celebrating National Women’s Month, the reality is we may not attain it globally until…2058! In the meantime, women are still working in largely male-dominated cultures, and having to deal with discrimination attacks and litigations of all kinds. In the midst of the confusion, discrimination and other workplace conflicts, many a woman decide to up and quit…
According to ThinkProgress, women of color make up a third of all working women, yet their presence is scarce in Corporate America. Women overall make up only 19.2% of board positions at S&P 500 companies. This explains the growing exodus of professional women out of Corporate America. The question, however, remains: faced with so many pressures and obstacles, should we stay, or should we pack up, leave our conflicted offices, and leave happy ever after (or unfulfilled ever after?)
I’ve asked myself the question many times. Most times, I didn’t exactly have the choice or the luxury of choosing for that matter. Many a times as well, I’ve found myself at the receptive end of a corporate sister’s angry, sad, even desperate professional cry for help. Do I stay or do I go?
And as I’ve replied many a times, both to myself and others:” If you’re ready to leave and never look back, then go ahead. But if there’s some fight left in you, then stay…”
So what are you going to do?
The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Mar 22, 2015 | Career |
Happy Sunday! Spring started on this side of the blogosphere with..snow, yes! Yet the sun is out today, and there’s an air of Spring around…As we’re breathing in some of the hopefully warmer weather, here are some of this week’s headlines that made us smile, nod, or go “shut the front door…”:
- Think you don’t have enough money to get your MBA? Fortune tells us about Laurie Pickard, who chronicled her pursuit of a business education for less than $1,000;
- In not-so-encouraging news, Quartz confirms American women can expect final pay…in 2058!;
- Think Progress reveals women of color are a third of all working women, and they are nowhere to be found in Corporate America;
- Inc. shares with us 5 tips to handle the office jerk;
- Forbes lists the best cities for working women in 2015;
- Want to run a top company? Makers advises you to study science, while offering advice on what to do when what you love doesn’t pay;
- The Huffington Post tips us off with 4 ways to deal with a male-dominated culture;
- Speaking of male-dominated culture, the Wall Street Journal writes about the Novartis division being charged with sex discrimination;
- In “kudos” news, NY Mag writes about Starbucks’ decision to fight racism through inspirational messages on their cups;
- In other beautiful news, Huff Post Parents writes about these amazing moms who created science-themed clothing line for girls that bashes stereotypes, and we love it;
- Racked explains why female CEOs are so damn good at selling to other women;
- If like me, you hate remembering passwords, rejoice! Fast Company reveals Windows 10 will let you log in with your face;
- Lifehacker keeps it real, and tells you straight up the company you work for is not your friend;
- Fortune lists 6 tips to help moms work smarter, not longer;
- Last but not least, Fast Co-Exist thinks you can tell an ambitious woman by the shape of her head. Hmmm…
Happy reading, and happy Sunday!
The Corporate Sis.
