Posts by Fairygodboss, Author at Motherly
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Fairygodboss

Once upon a time, Georgene and Romy used to work at the same company and see each other at management meetings. But between running different departments and running home to mother young families — it was hard to connect, despite sharing much in common. We built Fairygodboss because it can be lonely for women in the workplace. Between us, we've worked in tech, media, finance, beauty, law, advertising and information services (and not always according to plan). Which means we've had to do a lot of career research, and know that a little empathy can go a long way. Our goal is to improve the workplace for all women by creating transparency about company policies and culture.

New mom with baby negotiating flexibility after maternity leave

This is exactly how to negotiate flexibility after maternity leave

The best way to think about this conundrum is to view it as a business negotiation.

Mom working hybrid schedule from home with child coloring.

5 reasons why hybrid schedules are my dream as a working mom

I don’t know about you, but I’m reaching a breaking point with my traditional 9-to-5 job.

colleague supporting coworker through grief

How to support a co-worker going through grief–3 things to know to avoid overstepping

When the subject of grief comes up some people simply do not know how to reach out to a co-worker without overstepping boundaries at work.

woman coping with anxiety and work stress by meditating in front of a computer

How to cope with anxiety in a high-stress work environment

“Work is supposed to be fulfilling…why do I feel so anxious?”

mom-working-from-home-with-baby

I’m a remote worker. Here are my 4 tradeoffs for flexibility

Despite my adoration of working from home, there are indeed some tradeoffs.

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4 phrases confident women tell themselves when they don’t get the job they dreamed of

It’s not always easy to stay upbeat and positive, especially when you don’t get the job you want.

Reminder: Working from home is still working

Because working from home is definitely, without a doubt, working.

mom breastfeeding newborn baby

7 strategies to survive unpaid maternity leave

Don’t have paid maternity leave? Neither do most American women today. Here’s how to get through it.

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5 game-changing moves you can make to advance your career now

#1—Identify your goal + dream big. It’s important to have a clear destination so you can plot out your journey.

Are you interviewing at a family-friendly company? Here are 5 ways to tell.

#5—Use free tools like Fairygodboss which allows you to read about experiences from women at thousands of companies.

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