Women made remarkable progress accessing positions of power and authority in the 1970s and 1980s, but that progress slowed considerably in the 1990s and has stalled completely in this century. In a specific research at a consulting firm, we found that women were held back because, unlike men, they were encouraged to take accommodations, such as going part-time and shifting to internally facing roles, which derailed their careers. The real culprit was a general culture of over

According to Keith Ferazzi for the Harvard Business Review, almost a quarter of companies say they don’t bother with formal onboarding programs. That’s a startling revelation given the following U.S. data included in Ferazzi’s report: Nearly 33% of new hires look for a new job within their first six months Some 23% leave before their first anniversary Turnover costs are estimated to range between 100% and 300% of the replaced employee’s salary New employees typically take eig

To be a serious competitor in the international market, companies must hire emotionally intelligent leaders who have the foresight to look ahead and develop strategies that will help them collaborate with their teams and adapt quickly to change. But it’s far more crucial for managers to focus on what we call “derailers” when selecting and coaching their teams. Derailers are the characteristics that impede innovation. They result from unhealthy coping mechanisms that many of u

As individuals, we need a mental break to do our best work. Taking time for ourselves — without the distraction of work — can help us become our best selves. Some jobs have very clear lines between when you’re “on” and when you’re “off,” while in others the lines are blurred — or potentially nonexistent. That makes not being distracted by work, especially mentally, a major challenge. The following four steps can help you see how much you can leave your work at home: Step 1