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A 3-Part Formula for Eliminating Awkward Small-Talk at Work

September 17, 2021

A 3-Part Formula for Eliminating Awkward Small-Talk at Work

Whether you’re heading back into the office or still stuck on Zoom, chances are your small-talk skills could use a tune-up.

How to Connect with Your Coworkers When You Work from Home

August 28, 2021

How to Connect with Your Coworkers When You Work from Home

Investing in getting to know your colleagues can have a major impact on your happiness at work—and it doesn’t have to be time-consuming, awkward, or uncomfortable.

6 Ways to Improve Your Work-from-Home Setup, According to an Interior Designer

August 13, 2021

6 Ways to Improve Your Work-from-Home Setup, According to an Interior Designer

Simple tweaks to help get you into work mode—even if you’re working from your dining room table.

What to Wear for Your Virtual Interview (Depending on Your Industry)

June 26, 2023

What to Wear for Your Virtual Interview (Depending on Your Industry)

Interviewing by Zoom? Here are 10 outfits that will help you stand out, no matter what industry you’re in.

5 Expert Tips for Working Moms Seeking Better Work-Life Balance

June 18, 2021

5 Expert Tips for Working Moms Seeking Better Work-Life Balance

The pandemic created innumerable challenges for working parents. Now, as life goes somewhat back to normal, it’s time to rewrite the rules to make working parenthood more manageable.

6 Things I Learned When I Left My Job to Write a Novel

February 04, 2022

6 Things I Learned When I Left My Job to Write a Novel

I leapt from a comfortable status quo into a decidedly uncomfortable “what if.” Here’s what I learned.

How to Change Your Career Without Going Broke, According to 5 Women Who Actually Did It

April 23, 2021

How to Change Your Career Without Going Broke, According to 5 Women Who Actually Did It

No matter how daunting it may appear, it is possible to pivot your career regardless of your industry, level of experience, or age. You just need to plan ahead.

Should You Buy Your Boss a Gift?

November 21, 2018

Should You Buy Your Boss a Gift?

Perplexed about the rules of gift-giving at work? We’ve got you covered.

How to Talk About the Election at Work

October 02, 2020

How to Talk About the Election at Work

HR professionals share their tips for navigating this tricky time.

Is Your Career Really Your Passion?

February 12, 2021

Is Your Career Really Your Passion?

You don’t have to love your job, or baking, or anything really. Unless of course you want to.

Is it Okay to Cry at Work?

August 28, 2020

Is it Okay to Cry at Work?

8 women share their stories.

What to Do If You’ve Been Laid Off

July 31, 2020

What to Do If You’ve Been Laid Off

Regardless of whether it’s due to a global pandemic or a company merger, being laid off from your job can feel like a crushing, humiliating, and even traumatic experience.

The One Thing We Actually Love About Working from Home

July 17, 2020

The One Thing We Actually Love About Working from Home

14 women share how their morning routines have changed (for the better!) over the last six months.

Finally, Some Good News About Women and Politics

November 07, 2020

Finally, Some Good News About Women and Politics

When women run for office, the world is a better place.

5 Inspiring Women on Lessons from Their Mothers

May 08, 2020

5 Inspiring Women on Lessons from Their Mothers

Cecile Richards, Anna Quindlen, Maaza Mengiste, and other trailblazing women on the lessons they learned from their mothers.

WFH Diary: Davina Ogilvie on Juggling Entrepreneurship and New-Motherhood

May 08, 2020

WFH Diary: Davina Ogilvie on Juggling Entrepreneurship and New-Motherhood

As a new mom and the founder of Wovn Home, Davina Ogilvie invites us into her quarantine (virtually, of course) to show us how she’s juggling it all.

The “Work-From-Homeschooling” Phenomenon: 6 Moms on How They’re Coping & What They’re Wearing

April 10, 2020

The “Work-From-Homeschooling” Phenomenon: 6 Moms on How They’re Coping & What They’re Wearing

As the world goes into self-isolation, many women are suddenly doing their full-time jobs (from home) while trying to homeschool their kids. It’s a lot, to say the least.

The Rocket Years: Author Liz Segran on How Your Twenties Launch Your Life

April 10, 2020

The Rocket Years: Author Liz Segran on How Your Twenties Launch Your Life

Why our twenties are so crucial for career-building—and how we can benefit from that decade’s lessons at any age.

On the Front Lines with News Producer Kate Eby

April 03, 2020

On the Front Lines with News Producer Kate Eby

In our new series, we’re profiling women who are on the front lines of the fight to understand and contain the coronavirus. This week, we caught up with Emmy Award winner Kate Eby, who produces the 6pm newscast at ABC-7 in San Francisco.

WFH Style According to Your Favorite Fictional Working Women

March 28, 2020

WFH Style According to Your Favorite Fictional Working Women

Need a jolt of Leslie Knope’s energy? A lesson in lounging from Olivia Pope? Here’s how to emulate the style of your favorite leading ladies.

On the Front Lines with Epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo

March 27, 2020

On the Front Lines with Epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo

We caught up with Johns Hopkins epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo, whose work is at the center of our fight to understand and contain the coronavirus pandemic.

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