Women at Work

Present Idea, bamboo + silk scares

Green Fertility (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

You know I love organizations like Kiva that help people make a living, especially with green projects, folk medicines, etc. Well, it's present season and you might want to consider some of these great three-season silk and bamboo scarves that are made with pesticide free materials and low impact dyes, made by these women in Chang Mai, Thailand. This bamboo and silk scarf is soft, light, and stylish....

Women at Work Partners with Ellen’s Silkscreening to Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary

Pasadena Events Calendar (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

When Pasadena’s Women at Work needed a really special gift to present to its patrons celebrating the agency’s 30th anniversary, it turned to the creative people at Ellen’s Silkscreening in South Pasadena. The result? This brilliant concept: A beautiful apron emblazoned with the theme “From Blueberries to Blackberries,” perfectly capturing the agency’s mission of...

Women at Work

Taliesan (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

Since I’m generalizing…. I’m the CEO of a company that employs about 150 people, 97% of them are women. After 15 years as a chief executive, I observe no evidence whatsoever that women get along with each other better than men — and the women are the first to point this out. I do see talented [...]

I've now finished my first course of...

Infertility (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

I've now finished my first course of Clomid! Really hoping that it works! Haven't had too many side effects, thankfully. Have been having hot flushes (now I sympathise with all the middle age women at work!) which has been making it a bit difficult to sleep, so I'm a bit tired at the moment! Other than that it's not been too bad! I've got to go for a scan tomorrow to make sure that it is all ok, then...

Men and Women at Work

The New Yooxer (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

“SOS Sense of Style” is your insider’s guide to fashion: this month get inspiration for being on trend in the office. What’s the best investment for your wardrobe? Now’s the time to find out. Read more

How Can I Get The Women At Work To Stand Up To Men That Make Sexist/harassing Comments?

Tuck In Your Shirt (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009

When I am at work, the men often say sexually suggestive comments to the women, rub their shoulders and make the stereotypical women jokes. Now I have reported these men on numerous occasions but all they get is a warning. The main problem is that the other women are laughing it off and telling me [...]

It’s Equal Pay Day!

A Girl's Guide to Managing Projects (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

The Equality Bill is still – yawn – going through Parliament. And while I’m not a huge fan, the Bill does include reforms on equal pay laws, and that I support. Who wouldn’t want more money? Seriously though, the statistics are shocking: 39% of male project managers earn over £50k, but only 19% of female project managers [...] Related posts: Equal pay I ruined another...

Barbara J. Berg : Getting Real about Women's Progress

The Rag Blog (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009

Women at work: White Oak Mill in Greensboro, NC. 1909. Photo courtesy of the National Museum of American History.'A Women's Nation Changes Everything'The (feel-good) Shriver Report...instead of celebrating how far women have come, we should be asking why, after so many years, we still have so far to go.By Barbara J. Berg / The Rag Blog / October 22, 2009Maybe we’re all suffering from bad-news...

‘Shriver Report’ Highlights the Changing Role of Women at Work, at Home, and … - Civilrights.org

WorkAtHome (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009

Examiner.com 'Shriver Report' Highlights the Changing Role of Women at Work, at Home, and …Civilrights.orgIn addition, the rise of women in the workplace has sparked serious debate about how children are affected growing up without a stay-at-home parent. …Commentary: Mom's generation and today's womenCNN International"A Woman's Nation" Demands Workplace FlexibilityHuffington...

Women’s Conference

Unison MMU Branch (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009

Are you interested in representing your branch at the next women’s conference? The UNISON National Women’s Conference is the biggest trade union women’s conference – not just in this country, not just in Europe, but in the world. Women are at the heart of UNISON, making up more than two-thirds of the union’s 1.3 million strong membership. The Union takes issues of women’s...

Poll finds wide support for women at work

MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009

Americans are accepting — even embracing — the growing role of women in the workplace but are struggling with the repercussions of the historic shift, a nationwide survey finds.

• Poll finds wide support for women at work - MSNBC.com: Consumer News
• Poll finds wide support for women at work - MSNBC.com: Your Career
• See the 5 articles on the same subject

Women at Work Celebrates 30 Years

Pasadena Events Calendar (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009

This event will chronicle how far women have come for the past 30 years as well as the role that Women at Work has played with participation from women in the greater Pasadena area who have in some way broken the glass ceiling with their achievements. From careers available 30 years ago as teachers, homemakers, secretaries [...]

Professional Saudi Women at Work

feminist blogs (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009

A gallery at Time Magazine offered a set of photographs that counter the frequent representations of Saudi women as (veiled) and downtrodden. The slide show features professional women at work. Daneh Abuahmed, Rotana’s head of information technology: Dr. Maha Al Muneef, Executive Director of the National Family Safety Program: Sultana al Rowaili, the head of human resources at Rotana: Members...

shoes & women(at work)

suzi9mm (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009

i think i didnt blog these shoes earlier. i got these red accessories the other day, on my way home from office; the drinks menu at Backstage-bar below. i am amused by "james hetfield" being mineral water :D and my fav drink, vodka+energy drink, is called "groupie"... view from a toilet window. Ateljee-bar downtown helsinki. downtown tonight before 6pm and while im at it, heres...

Zen and success at work

Wildmind Buddhist Meditation (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009

London Evening Standard: If you have ever watched Tiger Woods play golf, you know the look. Brim pulled down over the eyes, which are locked on some point far down the fairway. Despite all the hubbub, he is locked into the moment. His opponent stands off to one side gnawing his knuckles, knowing another defeat is just a few holes away. Credit meditation for Woods' extraordinary focus. An essential...

The problem of “Women at Work” in the Southern Mediterranean Region

patrickguillard | 09/24/2008

Despite the significant strides made in the past decades in women’s education in the Southern Mediterranean region, women’s share in paid work and entrepreneurship still leaves much to be desired