Three Ways You Can Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
When women and men with the same level of experience, doing the same job at the same level of performance, are paid differently, a gender pay gap exists. Where I live, in Switzerland, the...
Author: Marne Platt
Are You On the Road to Burnout?
Burnout: a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, brought on by long periods of stress without any breaks or recovery time. Seems like we’re all talking about it, and too many of us...
Try Sleeping on the Job!
Yawn…it’s 3:00 in the afternoon and you are writing a report about your most important project . You’ve been at work since 8, grabbed a sandwich for lunch, and your last meeting runs until...
Don’t Let A Bad Day at Work Defeat You
Have you had a bad day at work? Maybe it’s a day when everything goes wrong: you mess up a presentation, you are ‘volun-told’ to join a project you don’t have time for, you...
Five things I Learned About Life From Horses
Were you a horse-mad girl? Did you beg your parents for riding lessons, collect model horses, put pictures on your walls? I did all of that, and I rode from age 5 all the...
Work Style: Dress for Success
A woman’s style, her clothes and accessories, are the core of her professional image. Your choice of clothes, your shoes and your handbag, your makeup and jewelry, all send signals about your credibility, professionalism...
What To Do (First) When You Lose Your Job
Yesterday was the worst day of Amanda’s career. She knew her company’s sales were down, had heard the layoff rumors. But Amanda was rated a top performer. Sure, there were tough times ahead, but...
THE BEST WAY(S) TO LEARN
‘Learn something new every day’ is an old saying. When a new topic comes up, are you all ears? Do you want to see the latest information about it? Are you eager to get...
Six Easy Steps to A Better Night’s Sleep
A good night’s sleep is the foundation for a great day. After a restful night, you have more energy, think more clearly, and are more relaxed. You also look healthier and feel better. On...
Easy Tips to Improve Your Presentation Skills
In today’s world of work, everyone has to give presentations. Whether it’s a formal talk to a big group, or a short proposal in a team meeting, public speaking is part of everyone’s job....