Tag: Women at work

If only you can see how powerful women are leading us out of the pandemic this International Women’s Day

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While reading a recent Forbes article entitled “Do Women Make Better Leaders In A Pandemic? Don’t Trust The Data,” I was reminded of my Anthropology 101 professor telling us that “data do not exist.” In fact, out-of-context data points have no meaning. Our brains have a fascinating ability to only see what we want to see and those usually are those facts that support our own story. It has little to do with what is evidence-based research or “factually supported” data.  Furthermore, we are usually the hero in our story, so we keep searching for data that makes us feel secure and certain of what to expect. Nancy Doyle, the author of the Forbes article, would like us to rethink the arguments that have emerged praising the way in which women have led their countries’ responses to the pandemic brought on by the coronavirus. Whether they are presidents or prime ministers, such as  Angela Merkel in Germany, Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Norway and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand, and elsewhere all across the globe, people are linking the success of their country’s response to the virus with the style of these female leaders. Articles claim that they were decisive in their decisions, used scientists and brought together experts, relied on technology in innovative ways, and rallied their country’s people to believe that their quarantines and sacrifice were the right approach – and in fact their countries results were far better than those of male-led countries, be it the US or Brazil or… Read More

10 essentials of every working woman's wardrobe

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If you are a working woman and like to dress up every day for office or for corporate meetings, you need to have a work-friendly wardrobe. Aside from looking good at work, having a proper woman’s workwear is important for some reasons. It can help promote branding and professionalism and offers equal opportunities for them.  Moreover, proper woman’s workwear is designed to ensure comfort by following the shape of the person’s body. It can also provide protection and safety in the workplace. With those things being said, there’s no question why women take their workwear seriously.  Besides, nothing is more important than your professional working look, so in this women’s workwear guide we will be discussing 10 essentials of every working women wardrobe. Blazer You should have a blazer as an essential in your wardrobe because it will make you feel professional and will provide a twist in your outfit for the day. A really cool looking blazer is elegant but you can also try patterns. Comfortable shoes You might be feeling that shoes that are pretty, usually come at the cost of your comfort, however, you should get those shoes that stylish and are also easy on your feet. It is important for you to wear comfortable shoes when working all day.  Big bag It is extremely important for you to carry bigger bags to work because getting one bag to do all your tasks is crucial for your support. It is also easier to carry a single large bag because holding too many… Read More