by Katherine Griffin Women of color are more likely than Caucasian women to want to be a C-suite executive—yet are much less likely to reach that goal. That’s one of several discouraging findings from a 2016 LeanIn.org/McKinsey & Co. report on women in the workforce. The research...
[caption id="attachment_6776" align="alignleft" width="300"] Person under crumpled pile of papers with hand holding a help sign[/caption] by Katherine Griffin Dear DW, One of my coworkers isn’t pulling his weight, and it’s really bugging me. How can I handle this without looking bad? Signed, Resentful Colleague Dear Resentful Colleague, Tricky situation! You’re right...
Workplaces these days are more open than they used to be, which gives women many more options for dressing professionally—and with flair. That said, unless you are Mark Zuckerberg, there are still rules, if unwritten. These head-to-toe guidelines from expert Eunice Liriano can help you...
Dear DW, Do you have any tips for working with a younger boss? Signed, Confused Baby Boomer Dear Confused Baby Boomer, That’s a question lots of people are asking! It’s not just baby boomers working for Millennials—the older you get, the more likely it is that you’ll...
Do you have goals you’ve thought about for years but don’t seem to be getting any closer to? These tips, based on research by psychology professor Gail Matthews of Dominican University of California, may help. 1. Write your goals down. Getting the goals out of your...
Anatomy of a … LinkedIn Profile Keeping a polished and up-to-date presence on the professional social network LinkedIn has become a necessity, whether or not you’re job hunting. These tips will help you do it right. For more ideas, check out Donna Svei’s blog at avidcareerist.com. Make a...
