The Women's Link

Featured Article:

Do You Really “Get” Your Coworkers? Try Cross-Training
By Women’s Link Senior Writer, Tracy Benbrook

Nope: Don’t go rush out to buy those fancy new mega-buck cross-training shoes you’ve been eyeing. That’s not what I’m talking about here.

I’m talking about really getting to know the people you work with. Walk a mile in their shoes, so to speak, so you can understand where they’re coming from. Read More

Question of the Month: Do good ol' boys' networks still exist?

Some say the good ol’ boys’ network is dead in today’s workplace, while others say it’s alive and well.

For some, gender bias runs far deeper than the GOB networks. Discrimination lawsuits continue to prove women aren’t always treated as equals in the workplace. Just take a look at these big-money stats from actual organizations from a variety of industries:

Financial Services Industry: $54 million awarded for failure to promote women and unequal pay for women
Retail: $50 million awarded for refusal to hire and promote based on gender
City Government: $240 million awarded for failure to promote women and unequal pay for women
Telecommunications: $25 million awarded for denial of certain benefits during pregnancy and maternity leave Read More

Career Corner:

So You Want a Promotion.
Does Anyone Besides You
Know That?

You can wait around for a promotion to happen. And wait. And wait. And wait. Or, you can take proactive steps to get that promotion. It’s up to you. But, the proactive approach is more likely to get you the results you want a lot more quickly. Read More

Healthy Living:

5 Quick Sense-sational Pick-Me-Ups!

It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon. You’re foggy, unfocused, and you still have several hours of work to get through. Instead of masking the symptoms through another cup of coffee, caffeinated soda, or blearily checking the time every few minutes, try picking yourself back up using the power of one of your senses. Read More

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“Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.”

– Janis Joplin

“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”

– Beverly Sills

“If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people.”

– Virginia Woolf

About The Women’s Link
The Women’s Link monthly newsletter is brought to you by National Seminars Training, a division of Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center. Our sole mission is to provide professionals like you with the training and career tools you need to achieve the career success and life happiness you want and deserve. We’d love to hear what topics are on your mind most. Feel free to contact us with your suggestions at: LinkEditor@ruceci.com.

Featured Article: Do You Really “Get” Your Coworkers? Try Cross-Training By Women’s Link Senior Writer, Tracy Benbrook Nope: Don’t go rush out to buy those fancy new mega-buck cross-training shoes you’ve been eyeing. That’s not what I’m talking about here. I’m talking about really getting to know the people you work with. Walk a mile in their shoes, so to speak, so you can understand where they’re coming from. Read More Some say the good ol’ boys’ network is dead in today’s workplace, while others say it’s alive and well. For some, gender bias runs far deeper than the GOB networks. Discrimination lawsuits continue to prove women aren’t always treated as equals in the workplace. Just take a look at these big-money stats from actual organizations from a variety of industries: Financial Services Industry: $54 million awarded for failure to promote women and unequal pay for women Retail: $50 million awarded for refusal to hire and promote based on gender City Government: $240 million awarded for failure to promote women and unequal pay for women Telecommunications: $25 million awarded for denial of certain benefits during pregnancy and maternity leave Read More Career Corner: So You Want a Promotion. Does Anyone Besides You Know That? You can wait around for a promotion to happen. And wait. And wait. And wait. Or, you can take proactive steps to get that promotion. It’s up to you. But, the proactive approach is more likely to get you the results you want a lot more quickly. Read More Healthy Living: 5 Quick Sense-sational Pick-Me-Ups! It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon. You’re foggy, unfocused, and you still have several hours of work to get through. Instead of masking the symptoms through another cup of coffee, caffeinated soda, or blearily checking the time every few minutes, try picking yourself back up using the power of one of your senses. Read More	Click here to view events in your area *“Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.”* – Janis Joplin *“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”* – Beverly Sills *“If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people.”* – Virginia Woolf

About The Women’s Link The Women’s Link monthly newsletter is brought to you by National Seminars Training, a division of Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center. Our sole mission is to provide professionals like you with the training and career tools you need to achieve the career success and life happiness you want and deserve. We’d love to hear what topics are on your mind most. Feel free to contact us with your suggestions at: LinkEditor@ruceci.com.