Business of Men
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Infographic shows gender equality still a big problem
Even though we are now in the 21st Century, workplace equality is unfortunately still something we have to aspire to… not something we have even nearly achieved yet. Even in so-called ‘developed’ countries there is a significant gender pay...
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Double standards as woman shamed for being pregnant at 63
Yes, we’re seeing double standards rearing their ugly face again, as critics slam a woman who went through IVF to become pregnant at the age of 63 — and is now the oldest woman to do so. What is...
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5 types of men in the office
According to a new study, male-dominated workplaces can cause dangerously high levels of anxiety in women. In the study, ‘token’ women — those working in a predominantly male environment — were observed to display less healthy patterns of cortisol...
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10 ways to spot a sociopath
You will come across sociopaths in the business world more often than you suspect. And you need to be alert and on guard for the damage they can do to you. In her fascinating book, The Sociopath Next Door,...
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Stop depending on men
Independence is crucial, and being an independent woman is a goal we all strive for. We preach it in our social media posts and proclaim it when we are networking. However, deep down, many women still seem to hope...
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Women doing men’s work – tips to beat the roadblocks
Gender discrimination can happen in any work place, and how you deal with it can often determine your future success. As Tara-Jay Rimmer, Helen Yost and Amanda McCallum have discovered, women working in male dominated fields often have to...
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5 ways to leap the confidence gap and get that promotion
It is common knowledge that women are generally less confident than men in the workplace. Yes, we know we can get the job done – and probably our boss’s job too — but we don’t always show that confidence...
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How to own a meeting when you’re surrounded by men
The business world is a man’s world. We are surrounded by men. That’s a fact — and that’s okay. But as women, we need to master ways in which we can be taken seriously when dealing with such men...
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7 signs you’re being shafted
Being shafted is unfortunately a reality in the business world. And if you’re prepared for it, you can make the best of the situation – either lessen the impact or sometimes even avoid it altogether. And the worst that...
