Whether you’re a fresh graduate looking to kick-start your professional journey, an experienced manager eager to lead confidently, or a budding entrepreneur searching for direction, mentoring can be a transformative force. At Femme Palette, we’ve witnessed firsthand how the right mentor can boost women’s careers by offering guidance, support, and a much-needed confidence lift. Below, we’ll explore the powerful impact of mentoring and how our program sets you up for success.
Good news – the first challenging step is behind you, and you're in the top 20%! Your resume and experience were attractive to the company, and now you're invited to an interview. But what's next? What should you not say in an interview and what you should? What are the most common interview questions and answers you should be prepared for?
What is sponsorship in the workplace? How can it benefit underrepresented groups and boost your DEI and talent development strategies? How is it connected to mentorship and how can mentorship help you build a sponsorship culture? And what steps should you take while setting up a formal sponsorship program in your company? Let’s take a look at what you need to know about sponsorship.
What a year! In 2021 we set a good foundation to be able to achieve even more in 2022. As the year comes to an end, I’d like to reflect on what our team accomplished and share with you our biggest milestones of 2022. First and foremost, I’d like to thank all 800+ mentors, coaches, workshop facilitators, and other partners who have been helping us achieve our mission of helping (not only) women grow in their careers. Here are some highlights of what we have achieved this year with your help.
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.