Readings that enrich, spark discussion, and make Wixii women think.
Do workplace flexibility policies impact career aspirations for high potential employees? In New Research: Flexibility Versus Face Time, we learn: “[L]ack of access to flexible working arrangements damages high potential employees’ career aspirations, and is especially harmful to women’s aspirations, impacting the number of women raising their hands for stretch assignments and promotions. Offering flexible […]
Coveting Not a Corner Office, But Time at Home by Catherine Rampell “Ms. Uttech wants a rewarding career, but more than that she wants a flexible one….the career move she is proudest of — and the one she advocates the most — is asking her boss to let her work from home on Fridays…. Not […]
This week, Wixii™ Reads focus on being authentic and deliberate in our individual intent. First, in 5 Tips for Better Work Life Balance, Mallika Chopra founder of Intent.com, who describes herself as “a mom with a business on the side,” shares 5 tips for better work life mix including: “Have a clear intent before you start; […]
Time Management – Schedule or Flow Chart? by Cheryl, Copperswife “If you were to take a peek at the daily calendar I keep on Google Calendar, you’d see a fairly detailed schedule. That schedule, however, is not the reality of my days. We all know that life has a way of throwing us curve balls […]
In Women Are at the Table, So Now What?, “Can women simultaneously argue for their ability to work as hard as men and suggest that no one should work that hard?” And, don’t miss 3 strategies for how to use a corporate women’s network for real change in Your Company Doesn’t Need a Women’s Network […]
Do You See the World As a Ladder or a Web? by Anne-Marie Slaughter Finding new metrics of success is not just for women. It is for women and men who want to be whole, centered, and happy human beings. That means being whole in mind and body, reason and emotion, work and family. It’s […]
“The public remains of two minds about the gains mothers have made in the workplace — most recognize the clear economic benefits to families, but many voice concerns about the toll that having a working mother may take on children or even marriage,” the report said. Read more at Moms are breadwinners in record 4 […]
The Advice Top Leaders Wish They’d Received At Graduation by Jacquelyn Smith Insight top leaders share with the Class of 2013. Jason Nazar: The Secret to Finding (and Keeping) Mentors by Jason Nazar It’s not about what you know or don’t know; the biggest challenges you’ll face in business are the things you don’t know that you don’t […]
4 Small Steps Toward a More Productive Work-Life Mix Step 1: Consider: Why You Need A Mentoring Network Developmental network – multi-level, several relationships, inside and outside your organization – is a very powerful way for you to establish a support group for your professional goals and development. This practice expands the traditional mentor/mentee relationship to […]
How to Make the U.S. a Better Place for Caregivers: An inventory of strategies that could improve the situation of America’s working parents, from the beginning of their children’s lives to their end of their own (by Anne-Marie Slaughter) “Breadwinning makes no sense without caregiving. Someone must transform income into the food, shelter, clothing, nurture, […]
