If you’re interested in the “ambition penalty” that working women face and haven’t heard about Stefanie O’Connell, I recommend listening to and reading her work. She reveals research results about gender roles and gender stereotypes in the workplace. Some of the topics that she discusses: The “motherhood penalty” and the “fatherhood bonus” For every childContinue reading “Money and Power: the Ambition Penalty”
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Should You Quit Your Job and Become a Freelancer?
Taking control of your work schedule and workload and becoming your own boss has its appeal, but is that life for you? Should you become a self-employed freelancer? If you’re undecided about starting a freelancing business, ask yourself the following questions. You may surprise yourself with your readiness to take your career in a newContinue reading “Should You Quit Your Job and Become a Freelancer?”
4 Tips for Effective Networking Connections
If you’ve attended a networking event, you’ve likely connected with other business owners and entrepreneurs who later said, “Let’s meet over coffee.” It’s a great idea, but how do you know if this connection with lead to a meaningful business relationship? Whether in person or at an online virtual meeting, you can make that followContinue reading “4 Tips for Effective Networking Connections”
ChatGPT and AI: A Threat to Jobs?
The other day I had a most dreadful experience: the day after making a mistake at work, I was called into a meeting with the bosses. I thought I was in trouble. Instead, the opposite happened. They wanted me to try something that might help me to do my job better. While feeling relieved thatContinue reading “ChatGPT and AI: A Threat to Jobs?”
6 Tips to Developing an In-Demand Skill Set
How economy-proof is your skill set? Companies are cutting salaries and jobs due to rising costs, but you still need a job to pay the bills. What you need to stay employed is an in-demand skill set. Workers with in-demand skill sets are snapped up by another company if they are laid off, or theyContinue reading “6 Tips to Developing an In-Demand Skill Set”
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