A dress code policy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. “What’s ‘professional’ in one environment may be stuffy in another,” says Paul Falcone, a human resources executive and author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees. A dress code policy establishes minimum standards of acceptable appearance....
Minority women are making gains, but there is much room to grow Women of color are making strides when it comes to board representation—but it’s not time to celebrate yet. A study by Deloitte and the Alliance for Board Diversity looked at changes in board diversity for...
Hate networking? Here’s how to make it less onerous—and more rewarding. By Sheryl Nance-Nash What is it about networking that sometimes makes it seems more a necessary evil than a smart (sometimes even fun!) strategy for moving your career, business, or personal life forward? Maybe you think you...
Huge projects can be intimidating. Use these tips to split your next big chore into manageable chunks. Know the difference between a task and a project. A project is an achievement that takes several steps to complete. A task is a single step on the road to...
Dear DW, I’m working on a group project, and one of my colleagues isn’t pulling her weight. We need all hands on deck in order for this project to succeed. What should I do? Signed, Burdened by Too Much Weight Dear Burdened, Even if we don’t have a formal leadership title, we...
Eight tips for acing a performance review—and getting the pay you deserve By Janell Hazelwood There’s a common adage that many career experts, human resource executives, and professionals agree upon: when it comes to a salary boost or any type of professional advancement, you don’t get what...
