Daria Hvizdalova is CEO at 42 Prague - a non-profit organization providing free education in the field of software development. We discussed how peer-to-peer learning works, how studying at an institution like 42 Prague can benefit women, or how lockdown has shed light on IT as an attractive and inclusive industry. Keep reading to find out what Daria shared with us.

Have you ever felt that when making an achievement in your career, the women in your workplace would downplay your success rather than celebrate it with you? It’s likely that you’ve been a victim of tall poppy syndrome - a term which has recently become more widespread when talking about women in the workplace. But why does tall poppy syndrome exist? How does it affect women in the workplace and their performance? And what can victims, perpetrators, and employers do to deal with it? Keep reading to find out about the ins and outs of tall poppy syndrome.

Are you thinking of going freelance, but don't know how? Having the freedom of being your own boss makes freelancing an attractive option, but making the switch successful requires careful planning and dedication. This ultimate guide will provide you with knowledge, tips and tricks to help you become a successful freelancer.

I’m proud to say that, at Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to supporting women and pursuing a more equitable future where everyone has the opportunity to be who they want to be. So, I was inspired to take this question to women in our agency, to discover what their work means to them and find out what support they received here at Wunderman Thompson that made a significant difference in their career advancement.‍From technology to creative, from 1 year with the company to 14+, I sought out insights and advice from women who represent the full breadth of our business on a truly global scale. These talented women identified 6 key items that enabled them to pursue their goals and maximize their potential within our agency.

Eva Proksova has had a unique career path. After her university studies, she joined law enforcement in the service for the citizens of the Czech Republic and later on, for several years, she served in peacekeeping operations abroad – international missions aimed at monitoring and developing the conflict or post-conflict areas. Her last deployment in Donbas, Ukraine, was terminated by the outburst of the currently ongoing war. As part of her tasks in the missions covered ESG issues, she decided to continue in this path and currently participates in corporate sustainability as an ESG HR Specialist in Fortuna Entertainment Group. In this interview, we explore the topic of ESG a bit further.

On October 8th 2022, our Prague community gathered for the second annual Femme Palette conference. 250+ attendees enjoyed a full day of panel talks, presentations and workshops in the beautiful space of WPP Campus. Building and expanding on last year’s first Femme Palette conference, the 2022 program included a range of topics encountered by women in their careers. Let’s take a look back on the big day and its highlights!

Doctor Zuzana Střížová’s work is proof that women are just as accomplished and successful in the fields of science and medicine as men. As a clinical immunologist and researcher, she has many accomplishments to be proud of. In this interview, we talk about how stress and a busy schedule can have physical repercussions, the challenges women face in the medical field, what she takes the most pride in, and much more. Come meet an inspirational female figure in medicine and research, and recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science award!

Figuring out how to balance motherhood and career is a question which so many women around the world ask, and, at the same time, a problem to which we still haven’t found a simple solution. We can however look for inspiration to other women who are combining these roles and find out how they do it. That’s exactly what we talked about in this interview with Karolina Sustrova, Head of Operations and Regional CSR Lead at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Find out what led her to return to part-time work after maternity leave, what are her practical tips for work-life balance, her perspective on mom guilt, and much more!