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May 23, 2013
More than Me Time
The American Psychological Association reports just 44 percent of employed adults say their employer provides necessary resources to help meet mental health needs. Another reason we need to look after ourselves!
May 16, 2013
Coworker Horror Story
We're sure you've had the pleasure of sitting next to the guy who clips his toenails, or the "vegetarian" who only brings fish for lunch. Everyone has a coworker horror story.
May 9, 2013
Leaning Into Family Planning
Nearly one third of American women will have an abortion by age 45. Of those, 93 percent will be for "social reasons," according to pro-choice advocates at the Guttmacher Institute.
May 2, 2013
Stress Overload?
What comes to mind when you think of money, work and the economy? A recent study by the American Psychological Association reveals chronic stress is an epidemic in the workplace – with women, Gen Y in particular, leading the pack.
April 25, 2013
Bringing Baby to Work
Bring your baby to work day (today!) is the fourth Thursday in April when employers open their doors to little ones. But, what if working moms could take their newborns to work every day?
April 18, 2013
Six Steps to Eliminating Stress
36% of employees report feeling stressed out during a typical workday, according to the American Psychological Association. Anxiety psychologist Dr. Tamar Chansky says stress comes from overestimating the effort in a situation while underestimating ability to cope.
April 11, 2013
Simmer Down
Experts declare resounding support to daily rituals of "me time." Too often, however, even the best laid plans to take time for ourselves, can fall prey to the never ending pull of the needs of those around us.
April 4, 2013
How Does Autism Affect Working Moms?
Today, autism affects one out of 88 children, according to the Autism Society. Lauren McBride, a collections representative for QBE First, and her husband Kevin have two children: Hunter, age five, and Brendon, age two.
March 28, 2013
Missed Milestones
You've hit that age – 30, 35, 40 – and you panic. Friends are getting married and having babies. From the looks of Facebook, it seems like everyone from high school has a hotter job than you.
March 21, 2013
8 Time-Saving Apps for Working Moms
Time is of the essence when you're a mom with a hot job. Between meetings, travel and baseball practice, you can barely find time to catch your breath.