Women Leaders in Space: What Career Myths Did They Believe? And Other Work Questions
At GovLoop’s online training Tuesday, experts from the space sector had a wealth of career advice to share as women working in a predominantly male field.
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Elevating Many Through Federally Employed Women (FEW)
Federal Employed Women (FEW) is hosting a conference this year aligned with its mission of promoting women’s equality in the federal workforce. Now in its 50th year, the organization continues to advocate for the rights of women through trainings and events.
‘Claim Your Seat’ Says Women’s Panel at Microsoft Ignite
Four leading women in technology spoke at a panel titled Women in Tech: Our Journey to Ignite Government Innovation at Microsoft Ignite, an annual conference.
Is This a Date or Networking?
Today, it’s all too common to get a meeting request with a hopefully professional contact, but with unclear messaging that might mean it’s more a date than networking. How you determine if the ask is professional or personal?
Women of a Certain Age
Women of a certain age, whatever their age, have been through different things. Whatever their age, women should also know they are capable of great things.
Your GovFem Summer Reading List
Check out this list of GovFem’s favorite books. They’re all about women in the workplace, including what we can do to promote ourselves, how we can confront sexism, and how to climb the career ladder.
Things You Can Learn From Your Imposter Syndrome
Here are a few things imposter syndrome can teach you about yourself.
When Wanting to be Liked Can Hold You Back
“Success and likability are positively correlated for men and negatively correlated for women.” In other words, the higher a woman ascends on the corporate ladder, the less likeable she is perceived to be, while the opposite holds true for men.
Finding Your Voice in a Discriminatory Environment
Inaction in the face of harassment and intimidation is unthinkable when we all have the power to speak up and demand change in the workplace.
Women’s History Month: She Made the U.S. Senate “A Place Where Women Belong”
Learn more about Barbra Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress.