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A Woman in Tech Whose Passion is Empowering Others

Martha Hernandez is a proud founder and CEO of madeBOS.com, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to provide smart career development solutions.

Women, Inspiration, Featured, TechnologyEmploy DiversityMarch 28, 2019Women in Tech, Women Entrepreneurs, Women's Empowerment Month, Women's History Month, Women mentors, Networking for Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusion, diversity

How Women Can Manage the Impostor Syndrome

Many highly successful women battle with self-doubt. They secretly think that their success is due to luck, that they’re not qualified for the positions they hold, or that they’re failing at their job. These beliefs are unfounded and inaccurate and are symptoms of imposter syndrome.

Women, Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityMarch 26, 2019Impostor Syndrome, Impostor Syndrome in the workplace, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Women empowerment, Women's History Month, Women's Empowerment Month, Empowering women, Women Impostor Syndrome, Marginalized in the workplace, Women Marginalized in the workplace

Women, Stop Apologizing in the Workplace

The outdated expectation that women are supposed to be nice, polite, and well-mannered has led to way too many women apologizing way too much. Excessive apologizing isn’t only unnecessary, it can negatively affect your professional image.

Professional Development, WomenEmploy DiversityMarch 22, 2019Workplace Diversity Issues, Women in the workplace, Apologizing in the workplace, Stop apologizing in the workplace, Assertive, Sorry not sorry, Unnecessary Apology, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusion

Strategic Networking for Women

A strong network makes it easier to get things done at work and to navigate your way up the career ladder. People in your network can be a source of new ideas and valuable advice.

WomenEmploy DiversityNovember 26, 2018Networking for Women, Diverse Workforce, Diversity in Tech, diversity management, Professional Networks, Operational Networks, Strategic Networks, Personal Networking

What Women Can Do When They Feel Marginalized at Work

Feeling rejected or marginalized at work can be a painful and difficult experience. Although you may feel defeated in the moment, being marginalized can be an opportunity for learning and self-growth.

WomenEmploy DiversityOctober 12, 2018Marginalized in the workplace, Women in the workplace, Women Marginalized in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, diversity, inclusion, Inclusive Workplaces, Marginalized, Marginalization, Workplace Etiquette, Workplace culture, Inclusive Working Environment

How Women Can Break the Glass Ceiling in the Tech Sector

The gender gap in the technology sector is a well-known issue. Even those tech companies that are truly invested in hiring and retaining women continue to struggle to close the gap. In fact, a PwC survey showed that Silicon Valley and the surrounding cities have pay gaps ranging from 18 to 22 percent.

Women, TechnologyEmploy DiversitySeptember 27, 2018Women in Tech, Women in the workplace, diversity, diversity and inclusion, inclusion

Tips for Female Athletic Trainers

Sophia Arenas is a women’s basketball coach with an M.A. in Kinesiology in the San Francisco Bay Area. The article is drawn from an email interview about the challenges women face as athletic trainers and suggestions about how to overcome them.

WomenEmploy DiversitySeptember 19, 2018Female Athletic Trainers, women in Sports, diversity and inclusion

Advice for Female Athletes

Sophia Arenas is a women’s basketball coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. The article is drawn from an email interview about the challenges women face as athletes and suggestions about how to overcome them.

WomenEmploy DiversityJune 22, 2018Female Athletes, diversity and inclusion, women in Sports, Sport Psychology, Female Coaches

How women in the workplace can find mentors

Particularly in male-dominated professions, women need strong mentors to help bolster their confidence and assist them in navigating the political landscape.

WomenEmploy DiversityApril 17, 2018Women mentors, Women in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Recruitment, career advice