On the Invisible Summer Gender Bill (and What to Do When You’re the One Paying It)

Summer gets sold to us as the slow season. Out-of-office replies go up, calendars clear out, and for one hot minute, everything is supposed to breathe a little easier.For a lot of working mothers, it doesn't play out that way. A camp closes early. A colleague is out....

How to Make Small Career Investments that Compound After the Summer 

Every summer, many of us as working women and moms look forward to a slower pace of life: more family time, vacations, a well-deserved break,  and maybe even catching up on postponed projects and finding more time to invest in our careers… And right as the...

Praise or Pay: How to Turn Appreciation and Invisible Labor into Pay as a Working Mom

Every year on Mother's Day, organizations show their appreciation for working mothers with symbols of gratitude—thank-you cards, flowers, appreciation emails. While these are heartwarming and certainly welcome, they rarely translate into actual benefits at work....

Why Hard Work Is Not Enough: What Women Should Know About Meritocratic Systems (and How to Beat Them)

As a working woman, the idea of meritocracy may have been introduced earlier on in life to you. From popular advice to widely accepted success principles, merit-based guidance may have followed you all throughout your education and career.  “Work hard. Be...

Are You Being Financially Discounted at Work? How to Recognize It, and Correct It

Have you ever walked out of a compensation conversation feeling like something didn’t quite add up?Not because you underperformed.Not because you lacked results.But because the offer felt… cautious. Conservative. Tempered.As if someone quietly adjusted the forecast on...
Workwear: V-Neck Midi Dress

Workwear: V-Neck Midi Dress

Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. There are few things more structured and polished than this plaid V-neck midi dress from Nordstrom Rack, perfect for the office and after-hours. The stand-up...

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Weekly News Roundup

Weekly News Roundup

Welcome to our weekly career, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and fashion news roundup! Think of it as your online watercooler/work gossip station/coffee break spot for now…Want to add anything to our list? Email us at corporate@thecorporatesister.com! Black Enterprise...

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7 Time Management Apps for Working Women

7 Time Management Apps for Working Women

If you’ve ever found yourself wishing for more hours in the day, then you know that time is one precious commodity. Even more than money, time allows us to pursue our goals, live fulfilling lives and ultimately fulfill our purpose.   Not managing your time...

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Fun Halloween Decorations for Your Cubicle

Fun Halloween Decorations for Your Cubicle

If you're getting in the Halloween spirit at work, you don't have to restrict yourself to only decorating the front of your home. You can also take the season to work and brighten up your cubicle. Here are a few ideas you can use to add some pumpkin spice and...

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Workwear: Striped Midi Sheath Dress

Workwear: Striped Midi Sheath Dress

Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. This striped midi sheath scuba dress from Target is the perfect compromise between '60s cool and modern appeal. I love how the horizontal and diagonal black...

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Workwear: Sneakers You Can Actually Wear to Work

Workwear: Sneakers You Can Actually Wear to Work

Are there sneakers you can actually wear to work? Well, it's now officially acceptable to wear sneakers to work, especially on casual Fridays (but you may want to check with your dress code, just in case). If you're wondering how to take a break from your high heels...

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