Need A Social Media Spring Cleaning? There’s an App for That…
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...
Work It: Stripe Fit-and-Flare Dress
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...
5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Mind at Work
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...
L’Edito: You Can Up and Quit, Or You Can Stay and Fight…
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...
The 411: Weekly News Update
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...
Coffee Break: Can You Challenge Your Bonus?
So you've received your annual bonus, and it seems pretty low...Not just because of tax reasons, but because the actual bonus amount is only 20, 30 or 50% of what you could have received, or even lower. Can you contest it? Should you even challenge it, and if so, on...
Week-End Pick: Fringed Cardigan
One of the biggest trends filling the NY Fashion Week runways, the fringe, had me scratching my head for a bit...Until I found some flattering fashion picks like this fringed cardigan from Macy's. Loving the bright, "Springy" color of this top, enhanced by the fringe...
3 Reasons Why You Should Ask for A Signing Bonus
Since we're on the topic of bonuses, how about asking for a signing bonus once a company shows interest in you and is ready to make an offer? Should you expect your potential employer to offer it right off the bat? And if so, are there conditions attached to it?...
Is Your Bonus Pay Gender-Biased Too?
We already know the gender wage gap is here, and is much more complex than we'd ever imagined. And apparently, it won't close for another 43 years...Unfortunately, performance-based pay is also subjected to the much-dreaded gender bias. Back in 2009, Bank of America...
Coffee Break: What’s the Deal with Taxes and Your Bonus?
So we've been discussing getting the bonus you deserve, and what not to do with all your bonus moolah once you get it. Now, one question most employees ask themselves after receiving their bonus is, why did I have to pay so much tax on it? Geesh... Sorry to burst your...
