InHerSight

Our site is built to carry women through the entirety of their careers—from ladder-climbing moments like interviews and promotions to impactful job decisions such as career changes and salary negotiations. We’re also here to inspire you to achieve something great, whatever that may be. Our perspective is that women’s career goals are diverse, but the endpoint is always pretty much the same: a career that makes you feel valued and fulfilled. These are a few ways you use our platform to achieve your goals. Start by rating your company today: https://lnkd.in/evrYQ8UB

According to our most recent data, 58% of women say their worries about changing and extreme weather patterns have increased a lot over the past two years. This uncertainty brings to light an important call to action for business leaders: Your employees want to see how your organization will take proactive steps to protect operations, support employees, and address the impacts of climate change. Here, Jasmine Matthews shares 100 ways that businesses can prepare, support employees, aid communities, and take actionable steps to address the climate crisis head-on.

?? JOB ALERT! ?? Four big companies are hiring! These highlights are just a few exciting roles—explore all of the companies’ open positions by clicking the links below. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join a large, dynamic, and supportive team. Apply now and share with your network ?? YETI ? Senior Data Engineer (Austin, TX) ? Vice President, Investor Relations (Austin, TX) ? Social Media Strategist (Austin, TX) ? Assistant Video Editor (Austin, TX) Apply to a job at YETI here?? https://lnkd.in/eR9gfNN2 Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) ? Brand and Design Manager (Pittsburgh, PA) ? Partnership Development Coordinator (Pittsburgh, PA) ? Transit Security Officer (Pittsburgh, PA) ? Associate Internal Auditor (Pittsburgh, PA) Apply to a job at PRT here?? https://lnkd.in/egj2HXu5 Sysco ? Manager, Sales Strategy & Operations (Tolleson, AZ) ? Sales Representative (Fayetteville, NC) ? Manager, Supply Management (Houston, TX) ? Inside Sales Representative (Denver, CO) Apply to a job at Sysco here?? https://lnkd.in/eVRsPs4P KinderCare Learning Companies ? Director of Operations (West Chester Township, OH) ? Senior HR Business Partner (Chicago, IL / Remote) ? Partnership Manager (Portland, OR / Remote) ? Real Estate Manager - Midwest (Portland, OR / Remote) Apply to a job at KinderCare here?? https://lnkd.in/ekpVU_TN #JobSearch #CareerOpportunities #HiringNow #JobAlert

Feeling like your focus is constantly being pulled in every direction? You're not alone. We surveyed our audience, and nearly 60% of women say personal responsibilities (like household tasks and family obligations) often pull their focus away from work. Here, experts Jess Wass and Jennifer Smith share strategies to quiet the noise, reclaim your focus, and find a better balance between work and life.

Initial interviews are a critical moment, and certain missteps can keep even strong candidates from moving forward. So, what are the most common reasons people don’t make it past that first round? We asked four hiring experts from Seven Seas Water Group, HOLT Group, Ping Identity, and KinderCare Learning Companies to share the top reasons candidates don’t progress after the initial interview.

According to a Forbes survey of over 400 men, 88 percent say they want to help women advance in the workplace but don’t know the best actions to take. Northwestern Mutual's Women’s Initiative Strategic Ecosystem (WISE) addresses this gap by harnessing the collective power of women and ally groups. Learn how WISE and the Women’s Employee Resource Group (WERG) are fostering a culture where women and allies thrive through innovative programs and meaningful partnerships, leading the way in workplace inclusion and equity. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4zkUjkg

We’re almost a week out from American Thanksgiving, so I want to provide some quick insight into what women’s work looks like over the coming days and weeks and how you can help. Our editorial team at InHerSight works to educate folks on the definition of work—paid and unpaid labor, i.e. your job-job versus your life tasks, such as child rearing, grocery shopping and cooking, budgeting, cleaning, etc. It’s important to recognize the value of both in order to achieve gender equity. On average, women spend an average of 49 minutes per day doing household chores, while men spend an average of just 19 minutes. In 2020, it was estimated that women contributed $10.9 trillion to the global economy in unpaid labor alone—more than twice the size of the global tech industry that same year. All that to say, over time, unpaid labor adds up. It also *eats up* time and focus from paid labor, something we know via experience and data: According to a 500-person survey we completed last month, 59% of women say thoughts about personal responsibilities (e.g., household tasks, family obligations) *often* distract their focus from work tasks. Another 28% say that mental load *sometimes* does. For those of us counting on our fingers right now, that’s a whopping 87% of women who are distracted while clocked in. Come holiday season, this experience is exacerbated. Cooking, cleaning, hosting, shopping, and the emotional labor associated with managing relationships and anticipating others’ needs weigh more heavily on women, even as more and more men begin to forge more equitable partnerships. (We genuinely love to see it. ??) Managers and employers—you can HELP, even if you aren’t invited to Thanksgiving dinner. You can: --Communicate that you understand both paid labor and unpaid labor are work, and they affect one another. --ASK employees what support they need in order to balance unpaid and paid work. Our data says women feel most comfortable in 1:1s with managers, so use that time to ask, ‘What is on your plate right now?’ (pun intended) and find a solution that works for both parties.? --Embrace flexible work hours. Encourage people to do their work when they have time.? --If possible, switch standing meetings to asynchronous Slack/Teams chats as the holidays ramp up. Meeting-free days allow people to regroup and recharge.? --Encourage employees to take paid time off and mental health days, or offer them company-wide yourself. Try framing them as “rest days” after the post-holiday blitz in order to help people realize that even if they had a great time with people they love, it’s okay to be tired. --Allow remote work where possible. As someone who’s lived in different cities from family for years, remote work makes holiday travel possible. What else would you add to this list? What support do you need from your employer or manager? Or drop your favorite recipe in the comments. Some of us ??♀? still don’t know what we’re bringing to dinner.

“I set up a designated work space, separated from other living spaces so you don't see the things that could be distracting. Also, I ensure I take breaks to break up my day and allow me to have a few minutes to think about or do something personal if necessary. When I return, I'm more focused.”

In our Pathfinder series, we’ve asked our partner companies to submit one woman “pathfinder” to represent their work, their products, their industry, or their values. Here, meet Kristine Stewart, Director of Product Marketing at VTS, who's forging a path that fulfills her love of SaaS product marketing with her love for her daughter and being a mom. Her career is evidence of why it’s important to speak up and speak out to propel your career. She says the trust and support she's received from managers has shaped how she wants to be perceived by her team: "I want to be human, available, and make work a bit more fun." Get inspired and read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gPAqnnTf

Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks and deadlines? ?? ?? For women juggling work, personal responsibilities, and packed schedules, staying focused is a luxury. We turned to our community for advice by asking, “What strategies or tools do you use to stay focused on work when personal distractions arise?” Here are 20 strategies real women use to stay sharp and productive, even when life gets chaotic.