The numbers are staggering. According to a National Women’s Law Center study, almost 2.2 million women departed the U.S. workforce between February and October of 2020. Again, the numbers are staggering... Women are angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Many have had to choose between working or taking care of their children [...]
The pandemic has upended our lives in many ways. Schools have been shuttered for months, and many adults find themselves working from home. However, for the professional woman, there have been other ramifications. According to a New York Times article, some women have to juggle work and family obligations like never [...]
Have you read one too many work/life balance articles? If you're like most women, you've probably come to the point where you said "ENOUGH! It's time to stop reading and to start living out this balance." After all, balancing work and family seems to be on the minds of many professional [...]
When you interviewed to get your job, there’s a good chance that you were asked about your career strengths and weaknesses. Have you thought about them since that time? It’s easy to get into the routine of work. You may aim for the next promotion. However, you can easily lose [...]
The importance of work-life balance cannot be underestimated. Of course, we all know that we are supposed to maintain this balance. In fact, we have heard it so many times that we may beat ourselves up for not achieving it. We may cringe when we hear about self-care. That's because [...]
It’s no longer enough to be hardworking and loyal to achieve workplace advancement. You may arrive at work on time, focus, and finish all your tasks by deadline. But you’ll probably have to do better than that to further your career. Of course, the basics like reliability, punctuality, consistency, and [...]
Balancing work and family life is always a struggle. If you’re in a fast-paced career, running as fast as you can just to stay where you are, it can seem impossible. Dividing your time between your profession and parenthood can cause guilt and stress. What will help you strike a balance? [...]
