The New York Times defines “maternal profiling” as “Employment discrimination against a woman who has, or will have, children. The term has been popularized by members of MomsRising, an advocacy group promoting the rights of mothers in the workplace.”  Did you also know that “women without children make 90 cents to a man’s dollar, but mothers make only 73 cents to a man’s dollar, and single mothers make about 60 cents to a man’s dollar,” according to Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.  Surprised?  Keep reading…

9.2.2010  |  Toxic Colleagues: How To Break Free Of Them — Work Her Way Expert and HuffPost contributor Dr. Mark Goulston takes on the takers, whiners, excuse makers, bullies and high maintenance (easy to upset, difficult to please) people in your working world. Read on for a shockingly simple formula for eliminating them from your work atmosphere. read
7.16.2010  |  Profiling - It's Not What You're Thinking — Don't think "airport screeners" here - Work Her Way Expert Lisa Quast is talking about maternal profiling in the workplace, and what must be done to stop it. read
4.22.2010  |  4 Tips To Increase Your "Work Savvy" — Don't think "office politics" - think "working well with all kinds of people." Work Her Way expert Mark Hyde has some quick and concise advice for all of the personality types in your working world. read
3.9.2010  |  Friends and Family — The topic of working with friends and loved ones has been on my mind lately. It seems that everyone has an opinion or an experience to share. Some are not very rosy, but others have uncovered the secret to making it work. read
3.9.2010  |  The Secret to Their Success: Working with Friends and Relatives — WORKING WITH FRIENDS Does it work? Work Her Way Experts Betsy Polk Joseph and Maggie Ellis Chotas of Mulberry Tree Consulting present the pros...and they should know. read
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danamdavis
9.3.2010 11:20am  |  danamdavis  |  Thank you so much for this discussion! I am always thrilled and encouraged by listening to what other women accomplish! Dana
danamdavis
9.3.2010 11:13am  |  danamdavis  |  Thanks Lisa!!
Lisa Quast
9.3.2010 11:04am  |  Lisa Quast  |  Dana, Purchasing the kinds of business attire needed for some professions can be a huge investment, one that a lot of women cannot afford...
Viviana Sutton
9.3.2010 10:40am  |  Viviana Sutton  |  Dana, I work remotely most of the time, and I find that I look forward to those in-person, dress-up meetings! Evey once in a while, that is....
danamdavis
9.3.2010 10:35am  |  danamdavis  |  Lisa, I agree with you 100%! I have made the mistake in the past in not dressing as professionally as I could have because I could not affor...
Viviana Sutton
9.2.2010 8:49pm  |  Viviana Sutton  |  Thanks for listening! It was interesting to me that, although some of their challenges were unique to being well-known and heavy-hitters in ...