“Correcting any type of harmful language in the workplace takes practice” For transgender and gender-expansive employees, those that do not self-identify as male or female, feeling safe and respected in the workplace can help alleviate a considerable amount of emotional and mental stress. While workplaces are making strides to better…

It’s in our pay and the products we use Gender bias is the belief that women are not equal to men. That belief can be overt or unconscious, and it’s ingrained and rooted in assumptions and historical inequalities in every culture. It affects women within the workplace and across society…

Your worth is not tied to your output Magda is a high-achieving marketing executive. Her calendar is a colorful mosaic of meetings, deadlines, and to-do lists, and she prides herself on being the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave. To others, Magda is the epitome…

We all work; we all have personal lives. What’s unique to each of us is how we manage those two worlds. For a long time, striking the right work-life balance has been the working woman’s dream. A perfectly leveled divide between paid work and everything else. But in recent years…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) crises come in all different forms, and any one of them could significantly impact your company’s reputation-especially if it revolves around a social issue that directly affects marginalized communities. In fact, according to InHerSight data, a brand’s response to negative PR or a DEI crisis…

Honesty is the best policy You want to be your best self in a job interview-so talking about a low career point, like a layoff, isn’t a favorite topic to cover. But it doesn’t have to be a tough answer at all. Here’s how to navigate talking about your layoff…

Why you should and what a hiring manager should say Pay equity occurs when employees with equal job functions are compensated with equal pay, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or other identifying factors. Although achieving pay equity for all employees should be the goal for every company, it’s…

“Soft life is about making a conscious effort to tend to your own needs and what brings you moments of rest and pleasure” Do you often feel as though you’re drowning in stress? Work requires all of your mental energy? Can’t find the time for hobbies that bring you joy…

Protect what’s yours If you’ve experienced the frustration of sharing an idea only to have a male colleague repeat it with pride as if they were the mastermind-you’re not alone. …