As frustrating as it may be to hear, the truth is that we’re judged (consciously and subconsciously) based on our outward appearance. In the workplace, we want to be taken seriously, and our clothes need to reflect that attitude. Here are some tips for making sure...
The word Opportunity literally means “time or a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.” So if we want to scrutinize the idea as to whether the women of today are getting equal opportunities, we need to look at whether the time or set of...
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While the past year has seen increased strides toward gender equality in entrepreneurship, it’s still a work in progress, especially when it comes to venture capital. Among the 3,003 companies that secured Seed, Series A or Series B funding in 2016, only 479 (16%) had...
In recent years, only 40% of the workforce in more than 80 countries is made up of women, but due to technology and movements for equality, the gap between genders in the workforce is slowly decreasing. However, despite the changing times, the workplace still has its...
For many of us, the idea of women's work fashion conjures up images of stodgy pant suits, finicky pantyhose, and ankle-breaking heels. Thankfully, this mental image is as outdated as the business-smart blazer your mom still has hanging in the back of her closet -...
We could all probably do a little more to really “go green.” Recycle more, stop using straws, bike to work… There’s always some area of our lives that we could improve upon. Ultimately, though, we are only one person and our ripple can only be so powerful. Convincing...
Keep reading to be inspired by one of the REAL classy and ambitious ladies driving change, inspiring others, and making the world a better place. The more we know that other women are making the impossible possible, the more empowered we will be that we can do the...
You’ve probably seen pictures—or at least heard rumors—of the Google “campus,” the workplace nestled in Mountain View, California that offers perks to its employees such as massage rooms, yoga sessions and all-you-can-eat sushi. For those of us who have worked in more...
We’ve come a long way since the days of the suffragettes (thankfully). Women have the right to vote, drive a car, and wear trousers. We can even open a bank account on our own. These are heady times. Jokes aside, while it’s good to remember how far we’ve come, it’s...