These articles were originally written for InHerSight.com - a company dedicated to creating better workplaces for women through data. InHerSight uses data to help women find and improve companies where up they can achieve their goals.. Read these and other articles on the InHerSight page at Articles by Deborah Hill.
People interrupt others for a lot of reasons, including impatience, cultural differences, and just plain old aggressiveness. Don’t take it personally, and don’t feel powerless. There are a lot of ways to help train a team member to play well with others.
Read MoreThe typical triggers of job burnout include unreasonable deadlines, lack of communication and support from a manager, lack of role clarity, unmanageable workload, and unfair or uneven treatment of staff. Stay on top of these issues to boost resilience in individual employees and your overall team.
Read MoreHow did Iceland, a tiny, sparsely populated Nordic island country, come to lead the world in gender equality? The story begins with a carefully orchestrated day off.
Read MoreWhen one partner gives up too much concerning career aspirations, the long-term consequences can include resentment, depression, a sense of isolation, and the loss of personal identity. In short, it sucks, and it’s usually the woman who makes the sacrifice. How well partners support each other’s career has a lot to do with internalized beliefs about gender roles and negotiating skills.
Read MoreMy two sons were born 13 months apart, and I still shake my head, thinking back to that chaotic time. It was quite the rollercoaster ride learning how to simultaneously cope with work, second pregnancy, and new parenting responsibilities. Here are a few of the things I wish I had known back then.
Read MoreFrom start to finish, it takes nine months to make a new human. That translates into 40 weeks or just 280 days. There’s a lot to juggle during pregnancy, from morning sickness and tiredness to doctor appointments to preparing for the new baby at home. All while you are still managing the demands of your job. So many decisions! You can do this. Here is a guide to navigating your changing world.
Read MoreIn the U.S., jobs are more secure now than ever before in our country’s history—despite some pretty dramatic market fluctuations in recent decades. The layoff rate in the US hovers around just 1.2 percent. But that’s hardly comforting when it’s your job on the chopping block. Surviving and thriving after a layoff takes work and some intestinal fortitude, but you can come out ahead of the game.
Read MoreOver the course of a career, you will outgrow jobs for many reasons. Maybe you’ve become overqualified, your interests have changed, or it just feels like Groundhog Day week after week. When you’re feeling ambivalent about your job or simply just stuck, deciding what to do can be scary. You’ve got bills, loans, and people depending on you, right? Relax. That angsty discomfort could turn out to be a great thing.
Read MoreAfter years of working in big organizations (dare I say decades?), I dread seeing a full day of back-to-back meetings on my calendar. I know that by hour three, I will be wishing my soul could leave my body. I just don’t thrive without some time in the day to quietly reflect and work on my own projects.
Read MoreIf company culture has you ranting in your head and stress-eating Doritos from the desk drawer, it’s time to get serious about finding strategies to help you thrive, not just survive.
Read MoreDo you resist delegating out of fear the work won't get done well? Are you plagued with the nagging worry that sharing tasks with team members means losing control and respect? If delegating makes you feel uneasy, you're not alone.
Read MorePick up any women's magazine, and you'll read the words self-care. If you're like me, you've always had a nagging uncertainty about what that even means. Do other people get more out of scented candles and bubble baths? Self-care is anything that helps to soothe your soul and gives you mental and emotional distance from stress. Self-care for you might look very different than for someone else, and it changes as you move through life.
Read MoreLate motherhood has a positive impact on quality of life, but the decision of when to become a mother still rests with you
Read MoreCompanies need to value and reward how women lead and contribute.
Read MoreCanadian scientists recently reported that women who work 45 hours a week or more are 63% more likely to develop diabetes than women working 35-40 hours per week.
Read MoreHere are some guidelines on when and how to break the big news to your supervisor.
Read MoreStrengthen relationships with your manager, coworkers, and direct reports by creating a comprehensive written plan for your transition to maternity leave and return to work.
Read MoreA global perceptions poll ranked the United States as one of the top ten most dangerous countries for women.
Read MoreEarlier this year, the U.S. made international news as the only developed world country that refuses to mandate paid time off for new mothers.
Read MoreRecommendation letters written for women contain more doubt-raisers and weak language than their male counterparts, and it’s not a coincidence.
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