Just because some of us are single and childless doesn’t mean we don’t have problems at the office or responsibilities outside of it. We talk with a woman who’s been writing a series of essays about her singlehood, as well as a researcher who studies this demographic. Guests: Shani Silver and Tracy Dumas. Our theme […]
Boards Are Overlooking Qualified Women. Here’s How to Fix That
At the current rate, U.S. boards won’t achieve gender balance until 2055. Source: Harvard Business Review – Ram Charan
How Companies Can Support Breastfeeding Employees
Discrimination is widespread, and too few employers are responding. Source: Harvard Business Review – Liz Morris
The Upside of Working Motherhood
There are a lot of reasons women should feel optimistic about having both a career and children. Two professors tell us about the takeaways from their research on working motherhood and from their experience raising three kids each. They give advice about managing expectations, transitions, and difficult times. Guests: Danna Greenberg and Jamie Ladge. Source: […]
One Way to Reduce Gender Bias in Performance Reviews
Change the ratings scale you use. Source: Harvard Business Review – Lauren Rivera
Managing Burnout
Stress can enhance our performance at work, but not if it leads to burnout. We talk with an expert on workplace well-being about how women experience burnout and how to manage its causes, symptoms, and repercussions. Guest: Mandy O’Neill. Source: Harvard Business Review –