We’ve all felt stressed, upset or unmotivated at work. It’s perfectly normal to have such feelings, but the big question is, when do you know it’s time to call it quits? Below are five of the main indicators you should look out for. You don’t believe in the company’s...
Originally posted on Leaders in Heels, this article can be viewed here. Most of us have been there at some point in our working lives. Really excited about a new job or career opportunity only to find, after learning the ropes and building the skills required to...
If someone asked you to think of a typical person working in IT, what would you picture? Some of us might envision the hooded, jean wearing ‘bro’ of Silicon Valley. Others the nerdy, introverted male who lives off of energy drinks and fast food. Well, it’s time we all...
As a petite female in a male dominated industry, I’m no stranger to comments regarding the way I look, from male colleagues. It’s usually about how small or skinny I am or how young I look. Or how much I can eat. Go figure! I usually take those comments as...
Returning to work after a brief holiday can be daunting for most of us, and often not a welcome transition. Throw in the emotional and physical rollercoaster of having a baby and taking months off work, which equals a tough time indeed! It’s no wonder returning to...
By Gemma Lloyd As a co-founder of DCC Jobs*, it was very important to me that we started the business with two main objectives in mind. The first objective is to help companies which are under-represented by women to diversify their workforces, and the second...
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Ten companies shared how being transparent in communicating their benefits and policies has helped to remove barriers in the recruitment process, increased applications from women, and improved employee satisfaction.