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6 female leaders who quit their job and found something better Lindsay Tigar

If you’re a woman looking to quit your job, take a few tips from others who have done it. These 6 female leaders who were able to do so, here. Read More

Study finds if women simply stand next to men in photos they are seen as successful Meredith Lepore

The viewers found that men’s attractiveness levels and business success were not impacted by the presence of a female in the photo. However, this was not the case for the ladies. Read More

Office Life

This group is most likely to quit their current job within a year Jennifer Fabiano

A new survey reveals that women are almost twice as likely to leave their employer within a year compared to men and have a worse employee experience. Read More

Advice

The most powerful women in business understand these 4 principles Anouare Abdou

The most powerful women in business are that way for a reason. They understand these 4 principles — which if applied, could help elevate your career. Read More

Advice

16 essential books by women of color that absolutely belong on your bookshelf Liv McConnell via Fairygodboss

The systemic erasure of Black voices has been a part of our country’s fabric for far too long. (Read: Since its origin.) As we do the work of unweaving that fabric — not just in this current moment, but in a sustained way for days to come — it’s critical that Black voices are amplified … Read More

Advice

There’s a biological reason why there are fewer women leaders — how women can overcome it Christy Burton

The term “servant leadership” refers to the idea that the leader is to serve the people and communities, as opposed to personal gain. Read More

Office Life

Women still feel like it’s taboo to call themselves this word at work Jennifer Fabiano

A study published by Amex found that women are still afraid to call themselves “ambitious” in public, even though a majority believe they are. Read More

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4 career guideposts for women Mary Lee Gannon

Don’t ever, ever, ever forget, you have everything you need inside of you right now to be everything you dreamed. Go out and leap like you can fly. Read More

The Future of Work

Men have been promoted 3x more during the pandemic Ryan Luke

Much progress has been made to close the gender gap over the years, and we should do everything in our power to avoid going backward. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.