Do these ‘ladies of leisure’ pose a threat to Australia’s productivity? This is what a recent headline in The Australian newspaper indicated. The blame seems to be on us women – if only we were to choose to work, the danger of the ticking population time-bomb will be so much smaller. I’m not sure that […]
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“A full-time career? Why should I be doing this to myself?” Why close to a million women choose not to participate in the workforce – a guest post by Ingrid Messner
Posted on 02 February 2011.
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One child equals a “nominal family”? Women choosing to “marry up” in preference to establishing a career? When women attack women everyone loses
Posted on 11 January 2011.
Earlier this week I wrote about the fact that everyone loses when women leave their careers. The same is true when women attack women: everyone loses. I’ve seen first hand the vengeance of stay at home mums whoattack women for using childcare. Then there’s the Ladder Kickers who get to the top and refuse to support the […]
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For working women expecting a baby, or considering one. How to cope at work in the lead up to the birth of your little one.
Posted on 31 December 2010.
If you’re about to have a baby, currently working out when to announce you’re pregnant or considering trying to have a baby in the next few months, chances are that you’re excited, and a little concerned about your job. Thisarticle explores the range of reactions and the issues facing expectant mums and how employers should respond. Whether […]
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Considering returning to work after a child? Don’t believe the nay-sayers – it’s never too late! See here for proof:
Posted on 31 December 2010.
Sally Gordon just one an award for her work, as America’s most outstanding oldest worker. Originally a model, she is now working as an assistant sargeant-at-arms for Nebraska Legislature, where she has worked for 26 years as a secretary for three Nebraska Governers. She’s also 101 years old – did I mention that? She is […]
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Getting all of life done, by not trying to do it all yourself. New article on trends in outsourcing your “wifely duties”.
Posted on 24 November 2010.
I’ve been saying it for years, and I’ve written in my book Little Wins for Working Women that what modern-day women with successful careers need to do is to get themselves a wife. Or someone to do the cooking, the cleaning, the laundry and all the mundane tasks that eat up your time, stress you out and […]
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Australia’s new Paid Parental Leave Scheme – your cheat sheet with all the key points you need to know whether claiming or processing employer payments
Posted on 26 October 2010.
From 1st January 2011, Australia’s first universal Paid Parental Leave scheme will be available to employees and the self employed alike – heralding in a new era for Australia’s working families. While many employees of large companies and government agencies have had access to varying forms of paid and unpaid parental leave programs, many small […]
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