Category Archives: Workforce Issues

Look up

Written on September 7, 2011 at 9:30 pm, by

I discovered recently that when I run I look at the ground.  And while it might help me avoid stumbling over a pothole, if I’m looking at the ground that means I’m not really looking at what’s ahead of me.  And then I’m not ready for what’s coming.  On my vacation I did a 4Continue Reading

Hiring? No personality test needed … ?

Written on August 8, 2011 at 9:18 pm, by

“What we’re really looking for is a nice looking female to sell for us.” Huh? Didn’t that kind of hiring go out with the collapse of Pan Am? Apparently not – since a business owner just said that to me. “Sex and the working girl” was cited in a recent synergize! survey as one ofContinue Reading

Gentleman, Start your business

Written on July 19, 2011 at 8:47 am, by

Women in business face different challenges than those that men face. Being taken seriously is second only to the pressures of work / life balance. The reality is that in spite of the challenges or limiting beliefs of some men they encounter, the most significant ceiling women really have to deal with is the one that is self-imposed.

The epitome of productivity?

Written on May 19, 2011 at 8:21 am, by

As I was sitting in the Philadelphia airport having lunch and waiting to board a plane to FL last week, there were two couples sitting at the adjacent table.  Apparently they were traveling to FL to go to a 65th birthday party.  One of the men said to his friend’s wife, “I couldn’t believe howContinue Reading