by Solange Lopes | Nov 2, 2014 | Career |
Weekly news update – Photo credit: k8.picdn.net
Happy Sunday! Hope everyone enjoyed dressing up and eating loads of candy for Halloween (I know I did!). As I’m getting over my candy hangover, here are the news that made me smile, shake my head and find my happy (or my seriously annoyed) this week:
- Wondering how much your degree will help you earn over a lifetime? Business Insider tells us if a college degree is really worth it, while revealing to us American bosses give more positive feedback than any other country;
- Suffering from office burnout? The Wall Street Journal reveals some companies offer mini sabbaticals for employees;
- The Daily Muse asks who you’ve had lunch with lately, as networking could very well be the new way to measure success, while teaching us how to reclaim more than 1,300 minutes each week;
- In not so great news, did you know 38% of women CEOs get the boot as opposed to 27% for men? Inc. tells us after shattering the glass ceiling, women are now falling off the glass cliff, while listing the 10 fastest growing women-led companies;
- The Huffington Post lists 19 countries where the gender gap is smaller than the US, while the Guardian answers the question as to why there are too many women bosses;
- Is your little girl obsessed with dolls? The New York Times’ Motherlode tips us off on how to turn your princess into a feminist (in only 8 steps!);
- Need a career reality check? Fast Company tells women being good isn’t good enough, we need to grab the mic and speak up;
- Want higher pay? If you’re a woman, Forbes reveals you may need to lose some weight (but men, y’all are just fine)…really?
- The Harvard Business Review argues co-workers should be like neighbors, not family;
- Last but not least, here are my 3 favorite apps to help you relax at work and at home.
Happy Sunday!
The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Oct 31, 2014 | Career |
3 apps to help you relax at work – Photo: participaction.com
Sooo even experts are agreeing that doing nothing is great for you! Ok maybe not doing absolutely nothing all of the time, especially at work, in which case it’s no longer work…Ahem…Yet there are some benefits to beating stress and anxiety at work, and relaxing more…Actually, there are even some apps for that…
1. Headspace: Meditate much? Well, if you’ve got 10 minutes to spare, this is the meditation app for you. Stressed at work? Take 10, and listen to re-energizing meditation on the go!
2. Yoga Glo:Move much?Yoga Glo can help you get in just about 15 minutes of yoga exercise on the go! This app is also filled with meditations to help you re-focus.
3. Bloom: Most, if not all successful people, live by mantras. I personally love them! When your dreams seem too crazy to share, or you need a boost of confidence, use this app to write down your mantras or save some great quotes from leaders you admire! You’ll be happy when these pop up on your phone screen just as you’re ready to give up on that big project…
Add to the list! Do you have favorite apps to relax at work and home? Please share…
The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Oct 31, 2014 | Career
Floral Cardigan – $56.99 – Photo credit: macys.com
If you had ever told me I would actually look into floral anything as a fashion pick some day, I would have probably offered you more coffee! Yet, this is not your grandma’s floral cardigan! This faux-leather trim belted cardigan can literally stand on its own! And it’s on sale for $56.99 at Macy’s.
Loving the edgy touch of the faux-leather trim, which nicely contrasts with the flowery pattern. The length is great for both pants, leggings or skirts, making this a very versatile option for Fall into the winter.
And since we’re into florals, here’s a woodsy floral sweater pick from LOFT, and a cute (and cheaper) alternative from Land’s End! On the higher price end, I love this Tory Burch floral-print pullover, and this way more frugal option from Target! And here’s a plus-size option, as well as a stylish Tracy Reese pick for petites out there!
Seen a great fashion pick you’d like me to feature? Please email me at corporate@thecorporatesister.com!
The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Oct 31, 2014 | Career
Mask – Photo: http://ecx.images-amazon.com
It’s Halloween! As we dress our kids up today, and slap some funky mask on to reveal a whole other side of our personalities, what if we applied the same concept to our work? How much are we really taking the time to think about the many facets of our careers? How many of us are tapping into the vastness of our experiences and allowing it to permeate our work?
Many of us have incredible stories of survival and overcoming. All of us have many different, profound facets to our personalities. As you’re reading this, you may speak two or three languages, be the first in your family to graduate from college, be a successful immigrant, a gifted engineer, doctor or aspiring student. Yet very few of us come to use our potential to pursue our calling, excel in our current careers, and inspire others to do the same…
So today as you’re thinking about the many facets of your work, think about all the ways you can re-invent your career and bring added fulfillment to your life and others’. And if you’ve got a few minutes, here’s an interesting TEDx talk on reinventing our work:
by Solange Lopes | Oct 30, 2014 | Career
Do you dress up for Halloween at work – Photo credit: dosomething.org
Halloween is right around the corner! Last night’s episode of Modern Family, with the court typist dressed up as a (seriously ugly) spider, had me questioning how much people feel comfortable dressing up for Halloween…at work!
There certainly are many options available for Halloween costumes on the job. Yet, considering the importance of dressing appropriately at work, there still are rules to follow when dressing up at your workplace, including knowing (and respecting) your office rules, keeping it kosher, and still being able to conduct business as usual. Please no blackface, or Ebola-themed costume…
And for those, like myself, who are trying to find last-minute costumes that are also work-friendly, here are some great suggestions from the Ann taylor blog. Corporette also had some smart costume suggestions for smart women last week.
Do you dress up for Halloween at work? What are some of the costumes you’ve worn, or are planning to wear? What advice do you have for fellow corporate sisters and brothers when it comes to dressing up for Halloween at work?
The Corporate Sis.
