Women face gender discrimination throughout our careers. It doesn't have to derail our ambitions — but how do we prepare to deal with it? There's no workplace orientation session about narrowing the wage gap, standing up to interrupting male colleagues, or taking on many other issues we encounter at work. So HBR staffers Amy Bernstein, Amy Gallo, and Emily Caulfield are untangling some of the knottiest problems. They interview experts on gender, tell stories about their own experiences, and give lots of practical advice to help you succeed in spite of the obstacles.
158 episodes transcribedWomen at Work returns October 5 with candid conversations and practical advice that’ll help get you through the messiness of 2020. Plus, we have a new...
Young women who are wrestling with the impact of the coronavirus crisis on their early-stage careers share how they’re managing the unfamiliar and une...
We reflect on what moving ahead means now and give advice on when and how we should be pushing ourselves, as well as ways to protect a job you love. G...
To push for a racially just workplace, white women must put in the effort to understand black women’s experiences. We talk about what has historically...
We get an update on what men are doing or should be doing to support the women they work with. And we talk about our role in helping them help us. Gue...
We talk about why menopause shouldn’t be a taboo topic at work, how managers can be supportive, and what to say when you’re having a hot flash in the...
We talk through questions from listeners seeking advice on dealing with the challenges they’re facing right now—from how to handle pandemic-related bu...
We talk about the different professional setbacks women are facing because of the coronavirus crisis and offer advice for dealing with a promotion, pr...
A nurse who’s risen to CEO talks about the leadership skills she’s learned through her experience managing global health crises and how she’s applying...
There’s often pressure to keep it together at work. But is that even possible right now when we’re all feeling so many intense feelings? Understanding...
A behavioral scientist gives advice on how to better muddle through working from home during the crisis. She also points out the long-lasting positive...
Women from around the world tell us how the coronavirus crisis is impacting them both professionally and personally. We share how we've been coping an...
Women at Work is back April 13 with stories, conversations, and practical advice about being a woman in the workplace. Expect to hear from us every Mo...
Stepping into a leadership role doesn’t always require permission — but it can require some soul-searching. We speak with leadership development exper...
For women in male-dominated fields like engineering, there are lots of stressors, both subtle and overt. As a result, many end up leaving the field al...
As we grow older, we have to deal with not only sexism at work but ageism too. Still, age has its advantages. We talk with an expert on aging, and the...
Conflict at work is inevitable, and resolving conflicts can lead to higher job satisfaction, stronger relationships with colleagues, and innovation. B...
Going from full time to part time is a complicated career move. First we talk with a woman who’s made part time work well for her about how she set ex...
At work, self-care might mean asking for a deadline extension, going to the gym in the middle of the day, or blocking off a few hours to prioritize ta...
