Striving for success with sickle cell
Navigating the workplace as a woman of colour is hard but even harder with a chronic disease like sickle cell Picture yourself sitting at your office desk on a hot summer afternoon at work, watching the last few hours of the shift tick by. Counting down the minutes...
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Mind
The prettiness paradox: pretty privilege in the workplace
Ever wondered why some people seem to get ahead at work just by flashing a smile? Let’s dive into the world of pretty privilege and see how good looks can give you a serious career boost. What is pretty privilege? The phenomenon where looks can give you a...
Perfecting that work-life balance
Between hitting those weekday deadlines and making room for drinks with the girls on a Friday night, finding the perfect work-life balance can be tricky. We’ve all been there. It hits that five o’ clock finish and you’re desperately trying to switch to your social...
Identity
The man behind the misogyny: who is Harrison Butker?
The American football kicker Harrison Butker, who plays for Kansas City Chiefs, has sparked controversy worldwide for his commencement speech given at Benedectine college. Harrison Butker, 28, was raised in Georgia as a devoted Catholic and expressed his views on...
Working with arthritis: when you have to power through chronic pain
For many, work doesn’t stop just because they’re sick or in pain. Pay checks and wages often take priority over a person’s own physical and mental health - but when that pain is chronic it’s so much harder. According to Versus Arthritis, around 15.5 million people in...
Career
Women in STEM facing adversities
Facing sexism, feeling undermined and being outnumbered in the workplace is a predicament many women in STEM know all too well. Facing personal barriers alongside this however, such as being an ethnic minority or neurodivergent, may leave women feeling like they're...
Women in farming: The key to success
Women in farming and the adverisites they may face and how to overcome this
Brand
Rock your work day: how to be confident in the workplace
Are you ready to be confident in the workplace? Let's dive into some tips to help you feel empowered at work and shine like the star you are. Develop your self-esteem and self-awareness Self-esteem. That old chestnut hey? It’s all about how highly you value, trust and...
Dress for success: Incorporating individual style in the workplace
With varying in dress codes, knowing how to dress whilst also incorporating your own style in the workplace and not losing your self identity can be hard. Work attire has gone from crafting five professional outfits a week to slippers and joggers on Zoom in Covid....
