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!

‍Throughout these past 14 years, I have been seeking balance and striving to create for myself and for those around me an environment for growth in which we will not pay too high a price (such as burnout, damaged health, ruined relationships, etc.). And looking back, I would have been very glad to have received these five tips on how to grow but not burn out sooner.

If you’re stuck in a work situation that is not ideal you might have a fantasy to call in sick, put a post-it on your desk that says “Gone fishin”, never go back, and just follow your calling. Sadly, it’s not as simple and usually takes a lot of courage. ‍It’s normal to get scared before taking a leap, especially when that leap is as big as a career change. There are numerous factors to consider in such situations: you might be worried about the reasons behind changes if you have enough skills or experience required for that role, and what will happen if things don’t go according to plan. You might also think that your life is already settled and you don’t need any changes at all.‍We’ve recently met with three Wrikers – Běla Beránková (UX Research Manager), Raluca Arvunescu (Customer Success Team Lead), and Katya Syromyatnikova (AVP, Customer Support and Engagement) who decided to make that move and it paid off. Get to know them and their stories. Learn how they reached the point where they are now and what advice they have for you. 

This article explores the journey one takes before they actually relocate and the understanding that continues to resonate even when the new place begins to feel familiar.

Sometimes stars don't line up the way we wish they should. Even after several years at your dream job, it can end abruptly, and no one can be prepared for such a situation. There are many business and financial reasons for a company to go through laying off its employees. It's unpleasant, but life moves on for both parties. If you happen to get laid off, here are some tips for what to do.

Today, our world sees a change in trends, as more and more women take higher management positions and prove they are worth developing professionally, same as their male colleagues. But it’s still not a limit. There’s still a lot to be done to bring femininity to the work environment - both from the individual and company’s sides.