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...
Corporate Catwalk: Palm Print Dress

Corporate Catwalk: Palm Print Dress

Today's Corporate Catwalk pick will remind you of the Caribbeans with a dash of style. This half-sleeve palm print dress from Last Call is both perfect for summer, and a great addition to any work wardrobe. Loving the easy sheath cut of this elegant dress, accented by...

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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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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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