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Visionary Standpoint

What advice do you have for women who’ve been laid off?  Determine what’s going to work best for you in the long term, not what’s working for you right now. From a visionary standpoint, start thinking of where you want … Continue reading

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Growth

“It’s Working.” She reprises the song now, smiling. “‘This is my season for grace, for favor,’” she sings, then says: “I’ve planted my seeds, and I’ve been toiling and fertilizing them and surrounding myself with the right people.” She pauses … Continue reading

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Paid Leave

 How much paid leave do members of congress give their own staffs? There’s no across-the-board policy in Congress for paid leave- how much is up to each member- so Marie Claire asked all 100 senators what they provide. Thirty-one replied:27 … Continue reading

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Paid Parental Leave Policy

What does a good paid- leave policy look like? It needs to be at least three months, include protection to make sure that your job is there for you when you return, and cover 100 percent of your income (many … Continue reading

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Paid Parental Leave

Is it just me or do you sometimes start to read and and think “Just the highlights, please”? That’s how I felt on the very tired yet important issue of parental leave. It left me thinking where are they now … Continue reading

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