Robin Madell
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15 Stats on Coworking Spaces That Will Make You Want to Try One Out
If you've been curious about coworking spaces, check out these 15 coworking statistics that may make you want to check one out yourself. → Read More
Productivity Tip For Working Moms and Women: Do Less
In an exclusive interview with author and activist Kate Northrup, she details her career productivity tip for working moms and women: Do less. Learn more! → Read More
Encourage Employees to Have a Side Hustle: Here's Why
Want to empower your employees, promote professoinal development, and increase work-life balance? Encourage your employees to take on a side hustle. → Read More
Some Women Should Worry Even More About the Wage Gap
Despite narrowing in specific industries, the gender wage gap persists, according to a study released in April by Hired, an online job marketplace, in conjunction with Equal Pay Day. " The State of Wage Inequality in the Workplace" found that the pay gap in the technology industry shrank → Read More
How an “Always-On” Mentality Can Lead to Burnout
If you have an always-on mentality, you might be headed for a crash. → Read More
Why You Shouldn't Work When You're Sick (Even Remotely!)
Feeling sick and wondering if you should head into work? Here are some reasons why you shouldn't work when you're sick, even remotely. → Read More
What First-Time Millennial Managers Need to Succeed
Want your first-time millennial managers to succeed? Coaching skills are considered an essential competency. Here's where you'll need to invest some time. → Read More
What Really Drives Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives? Leadership Support
Find out what really drives diversity and inclusion efforts. → Read More
Have Trouble Disconnecting from Work? This CEO Doesn’t
Have trouble disconnecting from work even when on holiday? You can learn something from Mathilde Collin, CEO and co-founder of the tech company Front. → Read More
How to Ask for a Raise or Promotion When You Work Remotely
If you use proven strategies for approaching difficult salary related conversations as a remote employee, it can ease the discomfort of such an ask. → Read More
Capabilities Are the New Career Currency, and Other 2019 Career Trends
As we slide into 2019, employers should be aware of some workplace trends that pertain to distributed, flexible workforces. → Read More
What’s the Right Length for Your Resume?
Conventional wisdom recommends limiting the length of your resume to a single page. But a new study says otherwise. Here's what the experts say now. → Read More
How Working Moms Can Maximize Their Work-Life “Slices”
Working moms can benefit by thinking about their time in six or seven “slices” rather than just the standard one or two of “work” and “life” or “family.” → Read More
Tried-and-True Holiday Stress Stoppers for Working Moms
It’s easy to fall into the trap of “festive stress” with so much competing for your attention this time of year. → Read More
Surprising Results About Wearing Headphones at Work and Productivity
Does wearing headphones at work help or hinder productivity, and why are people really using headphones while working? → Read More
3 Things You Should Never Do During a Video Interview
Video interviews are becoming increasingly common. If you find yourself being interviewed via video, here are three things to avoid doing. → Read More
Gig Economy 2.0—2019 Brings New Challenges for Independent Workers
Independent workers face stiffer competition than in years past for their services. → Read More
Inside the Mind of a Job Seeker
Companies that attract the best talent know something that their competitors don’t: what factors are most important to job seekers. → Read More
Women Shortchanged $500 Billion a Year by Gender Pay Gap—This Online Tool Can Help
AAUW has announced a commitment to train 10 million women in salary negotiation by 2022. Check out this tool that can help eliminate the gender pay gap. → Read More
Job Creep Reduces Productivity at Work—Here’s How to Combat It
Replenish your personal resources in between your daily work efforts. → Read More