The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office
As increasing numbers of companies are requiring employees to return to the office for 3-5 days per week, they’re running into the buzzsaw of what one of my clients called the “Four Horsemen of...
Author: Ms. Career Girl
Empowering Solo Entrepreneurs: Leveraging AI-Powered Tools for Efficient Startup Scaling
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, solo entrepreneurs are no longer limited by their individual resources. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into various business processes, a new era of efficient...
Essential Skills for Remote Professionals in 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption to the day-to-day work routine and brought many changes to the workforce. Of the changes to the workforce, the most significant is the rise of remote work...
Interviewing Goes Both Ways: Three Signs of a Dysfunctional Employer
A job search is full of rejection. When you are seeking a new position, you will send dozens of cover letters and résumés and often receive only a form letter in response—or worse, no...
Why the Health Benefits of Play Extend Well Beyond Childhood
Everyone searches for a way to be healthier when they grow up, but they don’t realize that the past can affect them more than they might be willing to admit. Playing strengthens children mentally...
Three Ways to Satisfy Your Wanderlust on a Budget
Over the past two years, travel has steadily risen to the top of people’s to-do lists. And that’s no surprise. After all, the “revenge travel” period following the pandemic-imposed travel restrictions was a natural...
Empowering Women for Retirement: A Financial Readiness Guide
Retirement is supposed to be a reward after many years of working hard while building your financial portfolio. Ideally, you will finally have the time to take as many holidays as you wish and...
How To Get What You Want In Your Career By Nailing The Hard Asks
Nearly all of us at some point in our careers desperately want something from the boss, but we are hesitant about broaching the subject. Maybe it’s a raise, a promotion, or extra vacation time....
Staying Safe at Work or Play: Personal Safety Tips for Women in 2023
Whether at work or relaxing during some well-deserved down time, safety is always a priority. Now this doesn’t mean that you need to live in the Red-Zone, constantly looking over your shoulder for potential...
Taking Command of a Room: 6 Tips to Use Even if You’re Not the Boss . . . Yet
Taking command of a room is a powerful skill to learn and cultivate, even if you’re not in a position of formal authority… yet. Doing so requires confidence, effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, and...