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...

New Year, New Career? Why Women’s Careers Don’t Reset in January (and What to Do About It)

New year, new career? Or is it? The start of the year is supposed to feel like a career reset. New goals. New momentum. New clarity about where you’re headed professionally. And the hope that last year is behind you and this one will be better, or at least...

When the Holidays Meet Performance Reviews: How to Handle the Weight of the Season

It’s year-end again, and here we are steeped in year-end deadlines, holiday shopping, festivities planning, and…year-end performance review time at work. If you’ve ever wondered why year-end feels like an exhausting test on the home and work front, you are far from...

The Thanksgiving Tax: On the Real Cost of Women’s Holiday Labor

Every Thanksgiving and the ensuing holiday season, many, if not most, women step into an all-too familiar rhythm. It’s the rhythm of tireless planning, strategic coordinating, devoted caretaking, and organizing, smoothing, prepping, cooking, hosting, remembering, and...
7 Rules for Summer WorkWear

7 Rules for Summer WorkWear

You know it already...As soon as Summer starts poking its warm head and we start shedding the clothing layers from Winter and Spring, dressing for work becomes quite the challenge. You can tell when you get the Corporate Communications email outlining the do's and...

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Corporate Catwalk: Zip-pocket sheath dress

I was looking for a punchy yet still professional-looking dress, with a bright, summery look to wear at a networking event or important meeting, and... Found this gorgeous Kasper zip-pocket sheath dress from Macy's.  I love the chic cut of this elegant dress,...

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How to Keep Your Sanity at Work During the Summer

How to Keep Your Sanity at Work During the Summer

Picture this...You couldn't wait for summer to roll around, and finally be able to shed the heavy layers of clothes from winter and relax on some white sanded beach with your favorite summer novels. Except for now, the only hint of a white sanded beach you can get is...

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How to Network Successfully Every Single Day

How to Network Successfully Every Single Day

We’re often under the impression that networking has to happen at certain times and places. At networking events, or company gatherings, or select, formal association meetings or get-togethers...Hence the reservations of many professionals, especially professional...

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Week-End Fashion: Utility Shirtdress

Week-End Fashion: Utility Shirtdress

Don't you just love an easy dress you can just throw on on the week-end, and be out the door in no time? Hence our week-end fashion pick, this utility shirtdress from Anthropologie that's as easy as it's elegant. Loving the high-low hem and cool side pockets on this...

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Weekly news Roundup

Weekly news Roundup

This is our weekly career and lifestyle news update, where we round up exciting news of the last week and we let you have it…ahem, news-wise that is… Think of it as your career gossiping section on steroids… And while you’re at it,  follow us on Facebook, Twitter,IG,...

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Corporate Catwalk: Bow-Detail Skirt

Corporate Catwalk: Bow-Detail Skirt

Today's corporate catwalk pick on the blog combines a utility-inspired edge with a hint of 1950's flair. This Dakota skirt from Reiss is the perfect go-to for your summer wardrobe. I especially love the statement bow and mock-button detail, which add to its unique...

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4 Smart Ways to Prepare for Any Networking Event

4 Smart Ways to Prepare for Any Networking Event

Yesterday, I dropped off Dear Daughter at her first day of camp, ever. As I dropped her off, I could sense she was a bit nervous. She had no idea what to expect, and frankly, neither did I. After we did the preliminary registration on-site, she was off on her own. I...

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