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...
Wear to Work:Satin Ruffle Hem Dress

Wear to Work:Satin Ruffle Hem Dress

Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links.  I've been impatiently waiting for the Victoria Beckham Collection for Target, which started in stores on April 9th. Hence todays'...

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Weekend Chat: Friends & Family Sales

Weekend Chat: Friends & Family Sales

Welcome to our weekend chat feature! Got something you want to chat about? Post it in the comments below… On our weekend chat this week, I've logged the best Friends & Family sales happening now. Check these out this week-end: Neiman Marcus: 75% off clearance...

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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!   This past...

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Wear to Work: Chambray Ruffle Skirt

Wear to Work: Chambray Ruffle Skirt

Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links.   I absolutely love the polished look of this chambray ruffle skirt from J. Crew, which is the perfect mix of casual chic and...

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5 Tips to Celebrate #EqualPayDay as Working Women

Every time #EqualPayDay rolls around, I kinda get this gut reaction initially, that says something like: "Should I clap, get the protest placards out, or just bury my head in a giant tub of sea salt caramel ice cream?" I mean, after all, yes, #EqualPayDay has been on...

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Wear to Work: Trumpet Sleeve Sheath Dress

Wear to Work: Trumpet Sleeve Sheath Dress

Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links.   This is the perfect twist to the classic black sheath dress, that you can take from desk to dinner in a cinch! Loving the original...

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