All posts tagged "women at work"
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Women growing in a man’s world – secrets to success
I’ve been reflecting on what it means to be a working woman in today’s world, even when you think it’s a man’s world. Growing up, I was lucky. I learnt from the best, my father....
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Exercising during work boosts productivity
The generation of Millennials makes up around a third of today’s workforce. Since Millennials have joined the workforce they have brought numerous changes to the work environment. Many offices have shed dress-codes, focusing on making...
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Women in tech leadership: the case against quotas
Almost exactly a year ago, this blog featured a piece highlighting a lack of gender balance in board rooms across many of the top Fortune 500 companies. At the core of that article was an...
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Don’t lose yourself to your business
Being a business woman can be hard, particularly running your own business. Unfortunately, many business avenues are still male-dominated. Fortunately, we women are very good at proving people wrong. Succeeding in business depends on the...
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8 ways women can ensure they conquer in a men’s business world
Working in a man’s world presents a lot of challenges for women because, well, we are women. But these challenges can be overcome with a lot of hard work and perseverance to show you do...
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Yes, women can be killer deal closers too
Not everyone is a natural born deal closer – and popular opinion has long said that men are better at it. We don’t believe that for a second, but we know that many women would...
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What working mums really want for Mother’s Day – and it’s not just a sleep-in
Recently, a friend asked me an all-too-familiar question: “My maternity leave is up in a few weeks and my workplace only has a full time position available for me. I really want to work part-time...
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Businesswomen: Don’t fear change. Don’t ‘manage’ change. Embrace change
Embracing change is good in all aspects of our life. Humans inherently dislike change, but there will be many times you’ll have to accept it. “The secret of change is to focus all of your...
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Women, it’s time to reach for the stars
Some ladies are really, really into space. And we need those ladies. We need people of all kinds who realize just how important space exploration and research is. Especially now as the political climate makes...
