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A look into the psychology behind employee development

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Today, Alexa Thompson writes about the positive psychological benefits of certain actions in the the workplace that can make for happier and more productive employees. This article touches on the recent post aboutthe importance of finding a good mentor, which suggests that having someone to coach and guide you is essential in your personal and career development. You can find … [Read more...] about A look into the psychology behind employee development

The realities of International business travel for this crazy woman

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I’ve made the same mistake now, about three times. I over packed. I over packed, and paid $1000 for it on United Airlines. I think the old adage is that the less you have, the more you hoard? But I’ll say for international travel, the less you know, the more you hoard. Reflecting on the two weeks I spent in the city of Yeketerinburg, Russia last month, I think I could have … [Read more...] about The realities of International business travel for this crazy woman

Women in business: the statistics

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In the past several years, women have become more prominent in the business field. It’s a step in the right direction, but there is still a lot of room to grow. Here’s a look into the hard facts. We’ve compiled some statistics that shows the growth and where we are now (as of 2011). 2005: 7 CEO’s in Fortune 500           2011: 12 CEO’s in Fortune 500 The number of … [Read more...] about Women in business: the statistics

Saudi Arabian women allowed in the upcoming London Olympics

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This past week, the Islamic Kingdom’s London Embassy announced that Saudi Arabia will allow women athletes to compete in the Olympics for the first time ever. This step is great news in the field of women’s rights, but it didn’t come from a smooth chain of events. Many human rights groups have been asking for the Olympic Committee to not allow Saudi Arabia to compete in the … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabian women allowed in the upcoming London Olympics