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Stay in Touch With the Office While on Maternity Leave
Don't let yourself be side-lined when you return from maternity leave, but also don't let staying in the loop stress you out while you should be bonding with your infant. Take time to clarify your own career goals, considering how motherhood may affect you. Once you have decided on the path ahead, start putting things in place to make the return to work after maternity leave easier.
How to be Assertive Without Being Seen as Aggressive
Our assertiveness and strength can unfairly be construed as aggression. This is in part due to the fact that according to stereotypes, women are expected to be acquiescent, ask for permission, and be polite; and so they feel they have to fight for recognition and respect. Furthermore, strong leadership requires firm decision-making, being directive, and holding others accountable. Our ideas what it means to be ‘female’ do not fit our ideas of what it means to be ‘leader’. This disconnect often manifests as an unconscious preference for male leaders, putting women in a very difficult position.
When Not to Follow the Rules
As women, we’ve been conditioned from a young age to follow the rules. These are often centered around us being feminine, polite, looking after other people, and not challenging authority. While the topics addressed here are by no means comprehensive, this article intends to address some of the most pervasive social rules women unknowingly follow..
Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Some of the biggest fears we have about going on maternity leave include being passed over for promotions, becoming irrelevant, or being unaware of the changes happening at work. In this article, we will help you plan ahead so that you are taking control of the situation and communicating effectively with your employer or manager.
5 Tips for Balancing a Career with Motherhood
While we don’t want to be viewed as less capable or less dedicated to our work, we also want to give our children lots of time and attention. Striking a balance between motherhood and a career is no easy task, but it is possible.
Refocusing on Your Career as Your Kids Get Older
Now, the time feels right to focus on yourself and your goals. How can you attain the career you always wanted? Here are some tips for shifting the focus to your career objectives. (2 min read)