Women and ‘Bad Attitude’ Jail
Despite all the talk about women’s empowerment, has the workplace really changed for women? Or are gender stereotypes making the world smaller?
Posts Tagged: women in the workforce
Retaining Women in Your Workforce
Unequal wage compensation, gender imbalances in senior positions, inflexible schedules and even active disparagement of women continue to affect organizations of every size and in every industry. But the positive news is that there are basic steps your agency can take to create a better workplace culture for women and improve female retention.
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.
How You Might be Holding Yourself Back From That Job
Don’t let an overly specific posting deter you from the job you want. You’re smart, dedicated, and talented, and you can easily learn how to better read job descriptions, because probably, you deserve that position.
The Power of the Pantsuit in Government, Past and Present
So, why has one particular outfit gotten so much negative attention? We’re talking about the classic pantsuit. Historically speaking, any woman in government wearing a pantsuit is a relatively new phenomenon.