by Ember Conley | Apr 2, 2021 | Ember Conley, Uncategorized, Women in Leadership
With many young women in the workforce, maternity leave has become a topic of interest. In fact, since many of those who are starting jobs have plans for a family, they seriously consider a maternity leave policy or benefits of the company where they work. Even people...
by Ember Conley | Apr 2, 2021 | Ember Conley, Women in Leadership
In spite of ongoing legislation and discussions around the gap in gender pay, there is still a sizable difference between what men and women in the same industries are paid. In addition, sectors in which the workforce is predominantly made up of women continue to be...
by Ember Conley | Apr 2, 2021 | Ember Conley, Uncategorized
Mentoring programs are becoming more popular in virtually every industry and for good reasons. First, mentees are 68% more likely to stay with an employer for five years or more. Secondly, mentees are also more involved in the operations of the workplace than other...
by Ember Conley | Apr 1, 2021 | Ember Conley
Hungry for a new job? Maybe your current job is boring or you don’t like your boss. Either way, a change of scenery might be nice and it would probably bring a nice pay raise. 70% of jobs are found through networking. At times, the process can get complicated. Follow...
by Ember Conley | Mar 3, 2021 | Ember Conley, Women in Leadership
People’s lives around the world have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Shutdowns, illness, work, childcare and other aspects of day-to-day life have been turned upside down. One area especially hard hit are finances and for women, the pandemic has shed light on...
by Ember Conley | Mar 3, 2021 | Ember Conley, Women in Leadership
Some people view men as the best negotiators for business deals. Most men are aggressive, confident, and loud. However, this does not automatically qualify them as the best negotiators. When it comes to negotiating, I’ve learned you don’t need to be tough or...