Workwear: Turtleneck Sweater
Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. I love an elegant, classic turtleneck for cold months, like this high-quality, 100% extra fine merino wool number from Uniqlo. The fit is flattering and...
10 Smart Financial Management Rules for Working Women
The start of the New Year is always a great time to plan your finances. Making a solid financial plan should be at the top of your to-do list, as it can significantly impact your financial future as well as that of your children. While financial planning is important...
10 Ways to Overcome Self-doubt as a Working Woman
You know those moments when you feel like you can’t do it, whatever “it” may be. Those times when you can’t see the forest from the trees and don’t see a way. Or those instances when you feel like you’re not enough, you can’t measure up, or you simply don’t have what...
How to get the support you need as a woman of color at work
Being a woman of color at work can be an isolating experience in and of itself. Being “the only one in the room” or one of only a few can have its challenges, from fitting in to being afforded opportunities. It’s also the reason why we need support as we face the...
Workwear: Lightweight Down Coat
Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. When the temperatures start dipping so low you can see the air you breathe, it's time to seriously cover up! I love that this LLBean ultralight down coat...
10 Best Productivity Hacks for Busy Working Women
If you ask most working women what their biggest concern is when it comes to thriving in their careers or businesses, the answer can usually be summed up in one word: Productivity. With so much on our plates, it can be a challenge to be as productive as we’d like to...
Weekly News Roundup
Welcome to our weekly career, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and fashion news roundup! Think of it as your online watercooler/work gossip station/coffee break spot for now…Want to add anything to our list? Email us at corporate@thecorporatesister.com! The new Tax Plan is...
Ask a CPA: What the new Tax Plan Means for Working Women
The final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed on December 20, 2017. There are many aspects to this new tax plan, which mostly benefit corporations and wealthy people. However, one aspect that may be overlooked is the impact it can have on working women and...
7 Unique Challenges Faced by Women of Color at Work
As women of color, we face unique challenges in the workplace and in business. Being double minorities in work environments in which we are often the “only ones in the room” comes with its share of obstacles. There’s a reason why it is said that women of color face a...
10 Career and Business Lessons I learnt in 2017
Every year, I sit down and reflect on the lessons I’ve learnt in the course of the past 12 months. As much as time seems to be flying these days, every year is an opportunity to look back and reflect. Many of us would prefer looking forward, especially if the past has...