Returnships: Your Path Back into the Workforce
Have you taken a career break but are ready to get back into the workforce? A returnship may be for you! Check out these tips on how to secure a returnship and make your way back into the workforce.
Posts Tagged: Women in Government
How to Talk to Your Boss About Mental Health
If you are dealing with mental illness, it can be hard to decide if and when to inform your manager. Check out these tips on how to have that conversation.
How to Deal with Your Bad Day at Work
It happens to the best of us. Something’s going on in your personal life – medical issues, family issues, relationship issues – that negatively impacts your work. You might not even know what’s upsetting you, but for whatever reason you are simply not your best. Of course, you don’t want personal issues to impact your… Read more »
The Importance of Paid Parental Leave
The White House recently announced its budget for the upcoming year. One interesting line item had to do with paid parental leave. Specifically, the new budget proposes funding six weeks of paid leave for any new parents. There’s some discussion about whether the plan is valid for economic and logistical reasons. Nevertheless, it raises a… Read more »
10 Female Firsts in Government
In recent GovFem posts, we talked a lot about how being a woman in government can be like driving the struggle bus straight into dysfunction junction. It is not easy, and we have a lot more to do before women receive truly equal opportunities and recognition in the public sector. But just because we’re still fighting… Read more »
5 Ways to Better Manage New Mothers at Work
Returning to work after an extended absence is always hard. You have to get your mind back in the office mode, readjust to a stricter schedule, and figure out how to meet your personal obligations with less time on your hands. Then, consider if you’re a new mother. You have a whole new person to… Read more »
Must-Read Articles About Women in the Workplace
This Saturday marks the conclusion of the Trump’s administration’s 100 days. A lot has happened, and many of those changes have impacted the status, perceptions, and legal protections of women – both inside and outside of government. But with so much happening in this 100-day sprint, you might have missed a headline here or there…. Read more »
15 Quotes for Women in Government
Whether you are in a high or a low, these quotes could be what you need to hear today.
15 Resources on the Gender Pay Gap
Equal Pay Day is meant to bring attention to the fact that women are paid less than men. But that fact begs more than few questions including “How large is the pay gap?” “Why does it exist?” and “What can we do to fix it?”Thankfully, more and more people are exploring these questions and offering… Read more »
Navigating the Government in Heels: Advice from Successful Govie Gals- Part 2
Career stories and advice from women in government.
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