Women in the Workplace
Women still face choppy waters in the workforce – whether you're a fresh grad, new mom, or a woman simply ready to change jobs or careers. We're here with resources you need to help find success, balance, and respect.
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How to Ask for a Raise at Work (With Examples)
Not sure how to ask for a raise at work? Learn some of the best ways to ask for a raise with confidence and (hopefully) get a yes.
Updated June 15, 2022
5 Strategies for Salary Negotiation as a Woman of Color
September 12, 2022
5 Strategies for Salary Negotiation as a Latina
August 3, 2022
Didn’t Get the Raise You Wanted? What to Do Next
December 13, 2022
Women-Dominated Careers Where Men Still Earn Higher Salaries
October 4, 2023
10 Jobs Where Women Earn More Than Men
June 24, 2022
We Need to Address the Gender Pay Gap for College Women
March 3, 2023
How to Ask for a Raise at Work (With Examples)
June 15, 2022
New Grad? Here Are the 5 Best Cities for Working Women
March 3, 2023
5 Factors to Consider When Evaluating a Compensation Package
June 10, 2022
Mental Health and Balance
Feel Like a Fraud? Here’s How to Ditch Imposter Syndrome in Your New Career
by Meg Embry
Updated July 8, 2022
Overcoming Mom Guilt When Going Back to College
by Meg Embry
Updated September 2, 2022
How to Find a Work-Life Balance as a Parent/Guardian
Updated June 18, 2022
What Kim Kardashian Got Wrong About Work, According to Mental Health Advocates
by Meg Embry
Updated March 30, 2022
What Is an Informational Interview and Why Should I Be Asking for One?
by Meg Embry
Updated December 15, 2022
Mind the Gap: How to Explain Employment Gaps in Your Next Interview
Updated July 8, 2022
Leadership in the Workplace
How Saying No May Help Build Your Career
Updated July 1, 2022
7 Ways to Advance Professional Growth in Your Career
Updated July 14, 2022
The C-Suite Was Built for Men. Time for Something New.
by Meg Embry
Updated June 29, 2022
Obstacles Women Face at Work
March 3, 2023
Workers Worry: Growing Concerns About the Post-Roe Workplace
July 8, 2022
Companies Supporting Abortion Rights After Roe v. Wade Decision
July 8, 2022
Parents Are Turning Down Job Interviews Because They Can’t Afford Childcare
July 26, 2022
How to Return to Work After a Career Break
June 26, 2023
How Going Back to School Helped My Career
July 14, 2022
How to Tell a Boss You’re Quitting Without Burning Bridges
October 18, 2022
What Will Working Remotely Mean for Your Career Trajectory?
March 29, 2022
Would Your Boss Go For a 4-Day Workweek?
May 5, 2022
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