Making Money: Female money managers are asserting themselves in the world of financial services
Not that long ago, women were often described as not having “a head for business” or money matters in general. It was never really true, and it’s certainly not true now. The new generation of female financial pros is quickly putting the tired old myth to rest. Not only do they know how to handle […]
Travel Etiquette
My mother-daughter holiday vacation was not even off the ground when personal disaster reared its ugly head. In my own haste and excited anticipation, I forgot one of my several suitcases filled with essential toiletries, carefully chosen makeup and an indispensable assortment of tummy-control and thigh-minimizing underpinnings. (As most women will agree, a bright smile, […]
Performance Appraisals: 8 Common Mistakes
Performance appraisal is a tool to give employees formal feedback about job performance. Whether you’ve been on the giving or the receiving end, you’ve probably had your share of frustration with the entire experience. Let’s take a look at the common mistakes that can turn the appraisal process into a management nightmare: Don’t give one! […]
Fitness Centers to the Rescue
Oh, the fun, the eating, the chocolate, the toasting, the chocolate. If the holidays left you with hefty hips, thunder thighs or other protruding parts … well, join the club! And we mean that. You could, of course, walk or jog or bike on your own. You could hire a personal trainer. You could look […]