No-one wants to get older, but unfortunately, there’s no way of preventing the march of time – at least not yet; you never know what science will come up with in the future! But for now, aging is inevitable. Rather than feeling depressed at leaving your youth behind, it makes sense to look at the second half of your life as a new beginning, an opportunity to achieve great things and enjoy yourself, and celebrate the many ways in which life is so much better now for older women. Getting older is … [Read more...]
4 Methods of Dramatically Improving & Refining Your Core Leadership Skills
February 24, 2023 by
Whether you are the proud owner and manager of your business and are looking into ways of expanding not only your company but your own future career prospects or indeed are only just beginning your journey into the professional world of business, then focusing on improving your skills at leadership can only be a positive. With this in mind, continue reading to learn of four impressively effective methods of dramatically refining and improving your core leadership skills. 1. Go Back to … [Read more...]
A Woman’s Guide: How to Dress for Outdoor Social Events
November 25, 2022 by
Dressing for social events outdoors can be tricky, especially when the weather isn’t cooperating. Whether you are attending a garden party, a family picnic, or an outdoor wedding, it is crucial to be mindful of your outfit. You need to keep in mind the weather, your ability to move and have fun, and of course, the dress code. Here is a guide on how to dress for outdoor social events: 1. Opt for Lightweight Fabrics If you’re attending a summer outdoor event, opt for lightweight … [Read more...]
Fighting Barriers in STEM Careers for Women
October 26, 2022 by
STEM careers offer premier growth and earnings, but there are some barriers that women face when pursuing STEM careers. One such example is the gender wage gap where women earn approximately 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. With STEM careers specifically, men earn a 40% higher salary than women. Although women’s representation in STEM has increased dramatically since 1970, those strides have leveled off in recent years. In fact, the number of women working in computer fields — the … [Read more...]
Ideas For Making A Corporate Gift Basket
August 1, 2022 by
When it comes to the holiday season or a special event for one of your business partners, you can look to cement stronger business relationships with a gift basket. Studies have found that when it comes to giving corporate gifts, 48% of the respondents feel that this can be beneficial in building better and stronger relationships between companies, their staff, and their customers. The recipient feels appreciated after all, and if your gift giving to your staff, this can lead to better staff … [Read more...]
Four Ways To Improve Gender Equality In Your Business
July 12, 2022 by
Today, it is the duty of business owners to ensure they are doing their part to further equality across all industries. They can do this by focusing on their own company and setting an example for others. Increasing the opportunities for women and trans employees to be more in line with male employees can set your business in better stead with your customers, potential employees, and clients too. Knowing where to start with this can be difficult, however. So to help, we’ve put together four … [Read more...]
10 Nice Resorts to Try in Orlando
June 11, 2022 by
Orlando is a hot spot for many travelers, and just as it brings people from all backgrounds and for many different reasons, it also features a variety of wonderful resorts. There are resorts perfect for families, ideal for those visiting the theme parks, options perfect for couples, and even great choices for business travelers. These top resorts offer it all, and with so many different amenities, rooms, and options, you can truly customize your experience and find the right resort for your … [Read more...]
Ways Women Make Money During COVID-19
June 2, 2022 by
Making money was hard enough before the pandemic, but many women have found their finances devastated and their careers lost or halted because of COVID-19. Indeed, the pandemic was especially hard on working women, many of them lost their jobs or had to return home to care for children as schools and daycare centers closed down. If you need money to pay for bills in the wake of your lost job, don’t lose hope. A Celebration of Women™ is here to detail some of the ways in which women … [Read more...]
Career Strategies for Women: 4 Tips for Success
May 6, 2022 by
Becoming successful at what you do is no easy task. The journey can be twice as hard if you're a woman seeking to climb the career ladder in a male-dominated business world. There’s no straightforward formula for achieving success in your career. But it's essential to have your own strategy based on your career demands and goals. Developing your success strategy on tried and tested principles can make the process a little more manageable. Here are four success tips for career women. 1. Focus … [Read more...]
3 Common Causes of Workplace Stress
April 20, 2022 by
Stress in the workplace isn’t a new concept, nor is it uncommon. According to Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE), workplace stress is on the rise, reaching new heights that weren't seen pre-pandemic. No matter what industry you work in, or what your job is, there is a very high chance that you experience stress in the workplace, even occasionally. The problem with stress is that it results in negative effects mentally and physically, and so it shouldn’t be swept under the rug. Here … [Read more...]
Impact on Employment for Women in Engineering, STEM Career
March 8, 2022 by
ARaymond shares Insights on How they are Investing in Education for Women: In view of the increasing shortage of skilled workers, women are an important target group when recruiting for many manufacturing and engineering companies. We spoke to Franziska Gempp (32), HR Manager, at the international automotive supplier ARaymond in Lörrach, Germany, and the trained technical draftswoman Yvonne Maschat (34) about how the specialist for fastening and assembly solutions is doing at its German … [Read more...]
Women World Banking Leadership Program – Apply Extended
March 1, 2022 by
Application deadline extended! The Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. Join our 12-week program that equips senior officials (gender inclusive) from central banks and other regulatory agencies in emerging markets with the skills to create an enabling environment for women’s financial inclusion and develop women leaders within their institutions. From May 2 - July 29, participants join a series of interactive, live … [Read more...]
Women Who Code – Mentoring Girls to Code is Key
February 23, 2022 by
Coding is not, and has never been, gender-specific. Some of the very first programmers in history were women! By learning code at an early age, girls develop a better grasp for the technology, which helps them find better solutions and manage failure. Teaching girls to code gives children the chance to experience the feeling of failure, so that they learn not to give up when something doesn't work out, but rather begin again. Coding helps girls with academic performance and problem … [Read more...]
Women in Finance Build Global Sustainability
February 22, 2022 by
Sustainable Finance Sustainable Finance is the process of taking due account of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when making investment decisions in the financial sector, leading to increased longer-term investments into sustainable economic activities and projects (European Commission). The Global Program on Sustainability promotes the use of high quality-data and analysis on natural capital, ecosystem services and sustainability to better inform decisions made … [Read more...]
Globalization Trending in Business 2022
February 12, 2022 by
If there’s one thing that’s for certain, it’s that the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted small and medium-sized businesses across the globe. Many small businesses had to pivot and shift accordingly and creatively in order to stay afloat in this post-pandemic world. Can the Internet Save our "Ma & Pa" Business? We can all watch the collapse of our brick and mortar small business fronts more each day; and these entrepreneurs may need to transit into the world of the internet accepting that … [Read more...]
