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Decision-making: A guide for the indecisive

Decision making for the indecisive How can I best tackle this problem? Should I go for that promotion? Who should I ask to work with me on that project? What should I wear this...

Toying With The Idea Of A Career Change? You Can Now Earn £28,000 By Masturbating

There comes a point in all of our lives when we hit the snooze button on a Monday morning, praying to silence it forever. But deep down we know we have to force ourselves out...

Turns Out Skipping Your Lunch Break Is Adding Some Serious Time Onto Your Working Year

If you think about it, really think about it, when was the last time you took a proper, hour-long lunch break? Went out in the sun, brought yourself a fancy sandwich. Listened...

Midwife Shares Photo Of Period Blood-stained Uniform After She Was Too Busy To Change

It's no secret medical staff are stretched beyond belief but now one Swedish midwife has revealed the shocking reality of an understaffed maternity ward in a candid post which...

This Woman Got Rejected From A Job Interview In The Most Brutal Way Possible

The job-interview process is one of the most stressful you have to endure as a fully-functioning adult. The meticulous preparation, the intense grilling, the potential follow-up...

Lily Bevan and Sally Phillips Are Creating Fun Female Characters In New Comedy Series 'Talking To Strangers'

Female comedy continues to going from strength to strength but, as Lily Bevan laments, she is tired of playing "The Girlfriend"; atypical, one-dimensional characters created for...

Why Is Office Bullying Getting Worse And How Can We Stop It?

There’s an office bully in nearly every workplace. They bombard you with passive aggressive emails, leave mounds of work on your desk and try at least once a day to embarrass...

What This Husband Wrote About His Wife's Work As A Trauma Nurse Is Incredible

Bobby Wesson had an incredible response after posting a picture of his wife cuddling their toddler on Facebook along with an explanation about his wife's experiences as a trauma nurse...

Why Crying At Work Isn't A Big Deal From Someone Who Knows

Lena Dunham and Gloria Steinem recently came out as office criers in this week's Lenny Letter, making women all over the world rejoice and sing 'It's my office and I'll cry if...

10 Simple Steps To CV Success Straight From The Recruiter's Mouth

There comes a time in one’s life when you must reevaluate everything: your taste in music, your taste in men, your fashion sense, your job. Sometimes your dream job may feel as...

Why Your Butt & Your Self-Esteem Need to Meet YouTuber Cassey Ho

Beads of sweat are running down my face as I begin a set of single-leg bridges on the floor or my flat. One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" is playing in the background...

How To Nail Your First Week In Your New Job

Remember when your first day of school was the best day ever because you finally got to see all your friends and show off the new pencil case you just bought? Well, the first...

6 Expert Tips Every Girl Needs To Know For How To Become An Entrepreneur

Being a successful entrepreneur is no easy feat, so we decided to ask an expert what it really takes to have a great idea and actually get it off the ground. Turns out it takes...

6 Expert Tips Every Girl Needs To Know On How To Become An Entrepreneur

Being a successful entrepreneur is no easy feat, so we decided to ask an expert what it really takes to have a great idea and actually get it off the ground. Turns out it takes...

A Conversation About Humanity With "Still Alice" Writer Lisa Genova

If you have not experienced the Oscar buzz that is Still Alice, you are missing something big. The best-selling novel by Lisa Genova has had huge success with its award-winning...

8 Ways To Stand Out At Work Without Seeming Like A Total Suck-Up

Sure there are plenty of ways to make it known that you are the shining star of your office, but how many of those ways are possible without seeming like a complete suck-up? Luckily...

How To Be More Organised: 10 Hacks Every Girl Needs To Know At Work

Whether you're starting a new job, bagged a promotion or are trying to find the motivation to just get through the working day, you have to be organised. If you aren't, you may...

10 Tips On How To Network Effectively WITHOUT Getting Your Flirt On

Ladies, let's face it. Sometimes we use our feminine powers without even knowing it, and there's a time and a place for that type of sorcery. Knowing how to network effectively...

Wednesday Wisdom From Hillary Clinton: Quotes Every Woman Can Learn From

Listen up! One of the most powerful women in politics is about to drop some wisdom! Author. Politician. Activist. Feminist. Mother. Wife. The young, vibrant intellectual from...

Apple And Facebook Will Pay To Freeze Your Eggs: A Work Perk Or Blatant Manipulation?

Facebook and Apple are plying their female employees with a tempting offer - $20,000 (around £12,000) towards freezing their eggs. The work perk sounds great at first but does...

How To Be More Assertive At Work: 13 Hacks You Need To Know

Good things don't come to those who wait. Good things come to those who know what they want and work hard to get it. Everyone gets a little intimidated at work but if you want...

Late Nights And Barely Breaking Even? 25 Things We Wish We Knew Before Our First Big Girl Job

Lets face it, coming out of uni and prowling for jobs is nothing but easy. It takes persistence and determination (and a little bit of luck). But don't let that get you down!...

How To Be Happy At Work: 10 Steps To A Mon-Fri High

You're never going to be the next Lauren Conrad if you aren't happy at your 9-5. If you're feeling meh about your job, it's time for a work attitude makeover. It's important to...

Dream Gig A Nightmare? 8 Easy Ways To Make Your Job Less Sh*tty.

So your dream job isn’t quite a dream. Your boss is an ice-queen. Your coworkers are catty, and you’re seriously concerned about your vision because all you do is stare at Excel...

28 Things Every Summer Intern Can Relate To

Summer internships are something every college student has to deal with - and they can get pretty messy sometimes! It's a rite of passage, we guess. From the 9am coffee runs to...

28 Things Every Summer Intern Can Relate To

Summer internships are something every college student has to deal with - and they can get pretty messy sometimes. It's a rite of passage, we guess. From filing to coffee runs...

Wake Up Early And Dress To Impress: 10 Habits To Harness For Career Success

Ever wondered how all those super successful business people stay on top of their game? They keep a few, simple habits that work wonders for their careers! Need a hint? We've...

10 Work 'Mistakes' That Make You BETTER At Your Job

Little mistakes are unavoidable at work. Coffee will get spilled and words will be misspelled. But there are some workplace behaviours you might think are wrong, but are actually...

How To Deal With Being Made Redundant: 7 Ways To Keep Moving Forward

Being made redundant is not cool for anyone, but sadly it's an unfortunate part of life in a struggling economy. Unlike getting fired, redundancy has nothing to do with your compe...

How To Make A Comeback After Being Fired

Getting fired from a job can bring up a whole host of feelings, namely shame and doubt about your overall worth. Fear over the future eventually sets in too. “How am I going to...

Arrive First? Leave Last? 15 Work Worries You NEED To Stop Now

Staying on top of your A-game and working your hardest are extremely important, but stressing and pulling your hair out with anxiety won't help anything. Take that chill pill...

Hump Day? Again? How To Survive A Really Bad Day

Having a downright miserable day? We've all been through it. Your inbox is full to the brim, your computer keeps crashing and even your favourite sushi is sold out for lunch....

Red Not Your Colour? 5 Steps To Avoid Falling Into Debt

We all have a secret spending habit, whether its a weekly blow out at Zara or a gel manicure habit, even when we think we're treating ourselves to what we deserve, sometimes our...

Success education: Lessons we've learnt from female entrepreneurs

Every entrepreneur needs a fighting philosophy to get by in this dog eat dog world, which is why we're obsessed with this shortlist of female entrepreneurs. Each one of them have...

Workplace harassment: How to deal with the office bully!

Workplace harassment and on-the-job put downs shouldn't be a part of your work life. No matter who's in charge, everyone deserves respect in their workplace. Whether you're contending...

Go to the pub! And other secrets of how to network like a pro

Most of us cringe a little bit when we hear the word "networking", but the truth is, making useful contacts is the one definitive, tried and true way to progress in any career...

I did that! How boasting can boost your career

Are you done putting all your time and energy into the company and not being recognized for your achievements? Are the rungs on your career ladder ever further out of reach? Get...

How to apply for a job: From the perfect CV to the ultimate interview

Landing your dream job isn't something that happens overnight, it takes a whole lot paperwork and prep beforehand and that's where a lot of candidates come unstuck. We got talking...

How to save up money: Five saving secrets

It’s that time of year again. After all the fun of the holidays comes the realisation of just how much money you spent on gifts and travelling. But don’t let the harsh reality...

Dealing with debt: Solutions for personal finance

Mortgage, credit cards, energy bills, student loans - money really does make the world go round and when your outgoings exceed your income you could find yourself in a downwards...

The spend savvy gal: 8 best apps to help with money management

If saving money isn't your style or the thought of sifting through the weekend papers to bag the latest deals makes you cringe, then look to no further than, well, your smartphone...

Difficult job interview questions and how to answer them

Waiting for an interview can make anyone nervous. After all, a job interview is arguably the most important part of the hiring process. So, how can you prepare to blow your interv...

6 Signs You Need To Find A New Job

Most people don't stay in the same job forever. In fact, switching careers is quite common. If you're dissatisfied at work, it's time to consider a change of direction. But before...

How to find a job you love: 6 tips to land your perfect career

Are you fresh out of uni searching for your very first job? Have you been working for the same company for years and just need a career change? Either way, looking for your perfect...

Find your dream job: 5 of the best job search apps

Ever feel like your dream job is slipping away from you? Or maybe you don't even know where to start looking. Before you lose sleep over CVs, references and nailing that interview...

Dream of writing a book? Author tips for your first novel

Writing your first book? Daunting isn't it. That's why we spoke to debut novelist Hannah Kent who's just had her first novel published to critical acclaim. There's a lot to be...

5 steps to get the life you love

Sometimes it can feel that as soon as one part of our life is going the way we want (our job, relationship, friends and family) something suddenly happens to throw one of them off...

Buying A House? The Key Questions To Ask Your Estate Agent

After what feels like a lifetime of renting, you’re finally ready to do it. Ready to take that plunge and become an actual – gasp – homeowner. You’ve saved up and now you’re about...

Time for a sabbatical? How to make the most of a year off

Imagine taking a year off work to do everything on your 'one day' list? Sounds good right? No wonder sabbaticals are tempting more and more professionals. While taking a year...

How to have a great day at work every day

Some days things just seem to go from bad to worse. From the moment you wake up – on the wrong side of the bed, naturally – to the never-ending to-do list at work, sometimes nothing...

Innocent Inspires: How to be your own boss

Think Innocent just do smoothies - where have you been? Over the last 3 months Innocent smoothies have been hosting events all around the capital with a load of incredible speakers...

How to achieve your goals: We take some lessons in ambition from James Cracknell

James Cracknell certainly isn’t a man to rest on his laurels. The British rowing champion has won two Olympic gold medals – in Athens in 2004 and Sydney in 2000. He’s also rowed...

British women spend £100,000 on makeup in lifetime

We all like our lipgloss, concealer and bronzer, but even we didn't realise that our make-up habit could add up to £100,000 over the course of a lifetime. British women...

Work for yourself - get your small business online

Using the internet to your own advantage is one of the most important lessons to learn in your professional life... especially if you work for yourself or have started a small...

How to deal with redundancy

Redundancy can seem like a pretty scary word, one that no-one wants to hear. But unfortunately in this financial and economic climate, redundancy is a word that a lot of us might hear...

Get rid of the bad atmosphere in your office

The most common cause of a bad day at work is not the busy commute, a nightmare boss or irate customers – it’s a negative workplace atmosphere. 54% of Brits surveyed...

Wave goodbye to the WAGs

WAGS - are they good role models? While WAGs appear to be living the dream, it's time to wake up and face reality. WISPs (women who are inspiring, successful and powerful) are...

How To Successfully Negotiate A Pay Rise

Do you feel underpaid? If so, now is the time to bring up the question of a pay rise. With our tips, you will be perfectly equipped for the negotiation! The company's (financial)...

International Women's Day: top female motorsport personalities celebrate at Silverstone

There aren't many sports in which women get to compete side by side with men. Motorsports happens to be one such sport but with women making up only 8% of all registered licence...

Maternity leave may be extended to 20 weeks full pay

New mothers could soon be entitled to 20 weeks maternity leave on full pay. A committee of the European Parliament passed draft legislation that would extend paid maternity leave...