Career

February 22, 2012
Women Making History
In the late ‘60s, the average annual income for women was about $6,000. Black women were earning less than 80 percent of that. While women still face gender and race discrimination, it can't be denied that we've come a long way.
February 15, 2012
Do You Dare?
With women like Arianna Huffington touting the benefits of fearlessness at work and many of our top women revealing how boldness leads to success, seems it's time to give the "daring" mindset a closer look.
February 8, 2012
A Call for Confidence
There’s proof men are generally more confident than women at work. A recent study from Glassdoor reveals 40 percent of men think they’ll get a raise compared to 32 percent of women.
February 1, 2012
Give Back to Get Ahead?
 We know the many merits of volunteerism – but new research from LinkedIn shows it can help you get hired. 
January 25, 2012
What Sets You Free?
No matter what the job or field, men are more likely to reach executive leadership positions than women – 21 percent vs. 11 percent.
January 18, 2012
Bragging Rights
Three-quarters of women execs say tooting your own horn is important, according to a recent survey. But more than half felt they were seen as “aggressive” for doing so.
January 11, 2012
Pesky Office Pet Peeves
Whether it’s a boss’s 24/7 emails, a coworker’s loud personal phone calls or an extra-needy client, pet peeves are common in the workplace.
January 4, 2012
Do Mean Girls Win?
New research shows being too agreeable at work can adversely affect your paycheck, so the attitude that you have to be a “mean girl” to get ahead doesn’t seem to be losing steam.
December 28, 2011
Promotions – Now? Really?
With the new year just three days away, this may be the perfect time to ask for a promotion.
December 21, 2011
Woman vs. Woman?
The accomplished professional in her early 40s says other women have been "miserable to work for" and have "never" given her a break.