Growing up, I remember loving the smell of shoe polish. A few times a month, while my family would be sitting around in the living room, my dad would bring out his old toolbox with the rusted-off lid that contained his favorite brown and black polishes, brushes, rags, and saddle soap. I remember watching as he took his favorite shoes- the Johnston and Murphy ones with the perforated insides and the black laces- and would spend hours carefully brushing, wiping, polishing, and shining until they … [Read more...]
The Working Mother Survival Guide
Being a working mother can feel overwhelming at times. You feel like you’re constantly moving from one project to another, feeling like time is against you. There is good news, you’re doing an amazing job. Being a mother is no easy task, and adding work to the mix? You deserve all the awards! It might not feel like a glamorous lifestyle, and truly most days it’s not. But, here are some tips to remember when you’re feeling burnt out. Stop Comparing yourself! This is a hard one…Nobody is … [Read more...]
Dear Work, I NEED a Break!
Feeling overwhelmed at work or at home? Does something need to give? It may be time to consider a new approach. Deciding to take a break from work could be an option but requires soul searching and planning. Consider it this way, stopping work to be a full time caregiver doesn’t have to be a switch that is turned off or on, but it is more a dial that has different levels over time. Meaning, you can turn down your job for now, but that dial can be raised again at any time in the future. And … [Read more...]
10 Signs You’re Building an Agile Workplace
“Agile” is a word that gets thrown around a lot lately. Most often, it’s used to refer to an operational theory as it relates to software development and management. There are numerous strategies to enact agility in the workplace, finding what will work for your company is critical for success. It may mean stretching yourself, your business and your team to find the right combination for you. So, let’s start with the basics. Agility is defined as: Nimbleness; the ability to change position … [Read more...]
Dreading Family Vacation? Here are 6 Tips for Survival.
Let's face it – travelling with your family can be stressful. Even with the best mapped out itinerary, things can go wrong. Delayed flights, not everyone is happy about everything you have planned, or just plain old cranky kids can nudge the happiness factor down a notch. Here are a few tips that may help keep things on track. Go in as a team. Talk with your spouse about possible behaviors with the children and how you both should handle them when/if they do. This will help you develop a … [Read more...]
Toes in the Water, Laptop in Hand: Busted Working on Vacation
On Tuesday morning you'll find me on a hotel balcony somewhere in the Caribbean with the sunrising while my fingers are busily reading, replying and archiving emails. That's right. I work on vacation. GASP! But before you judge me, let me explain. Yes, I spend most of my professional life encouraging women to pursue work-life blend. I believe that women deserve more career options than the traditional two options. Those options most frequently are A) Working 80 hours a week in someone … [Read more...]
The Power of One
MomSource Team member, Lynette Russell, shares her thoughts about becoming the "YOU" you want to be. New Year, New You…we have all seen the articles, pictures and news stories. But are we setting ourselves up for failure? Research says it takes 23 days to form a habit and yet 71% of New Year’s resolutions last a paltry three weeks. Not to mention, do you really need a “new you”? That seems like a lot of pressure when maybe a “slightly better version of yourself” would be just as … [Read more...]
Looking for a Good Podcast?
In this post MomSource Team member, Lynette Russell, shares some of her favorite podcasts. I have recently jumped on the podcast band wagon and have to admit, I am a little addicted. From news to mysteries to comedies to inspiration, there is truly something for EVERYONE! Here are a few of my favorites. When you need a good laugh… Anna Faris is Unqualified Mother, TV & movie star and all around funny lady Anna Faris is entertaining with a strong hint of humility. She … [Read more...]
There IS a Qualified Talent Pool Hiding in Plain Sight…. Why can’t your organization see them?
The simple answer is: You aren't offering a Returner Program. The 45-hour-Monday-Friday workweek is more than 100 years old. Innovative workplace practices are crucial because evolution is required to be successful. Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely to show returns higher than their industry mean! (HBJ2016 -Why Diverse Teams are Smarter). Understanding the research that supports change is crucial to selecting the right programs to move forward. Women … [Read more...]
Can a Returner Program Help Your Business?
Have you considered a Returner Program for your business? MomSource team member, Lynette Russell, explains the benefits of these programs and how MomSource can help you implement a Returner Program for your business. Returner Programs were on the rise in 2017. With gender diversity being a strong objective for many businesses, this has become a creative and financially effective way to bring women back to the workforce mid-career. The benefits to the company are impressive and the return on … [Read more...]
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