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• RIP the Traditional 9 to 5

  Friday, March 4, 2016

  Finally, the time has come. The long overdue death of the traditional (and soul sucking) notion of a 9-5 workplace has arrived. It may seem like an apocalyptic end for some more traditional companies, but cubicle farms and chatty watercoolers are being replaced by a more productive, eco-friendly and cost-efficient method of working: telecommuting.

• Photos Capture the Joys and Struggles of Being a Working Mom

  Friday, March 4, 2016

  A new photo series from The Honest Body Project tells the stories of working moms through beautiful photographs.

• Wait. Should You Have a Resume AND a CV?

  Thursday, March 3, 2016

  “Um, what is a CV?” is a question job seekers often find themselves asking. Approach 10 professionals, and odds are high only one or two can tell you the real answer. Good news, you’re about to be one of those few people who know not just what the letters stand for, but how the CV compares to a resume, and whether or not you should have one

• Slack takes on Skype and Google Hangouts with new calling features

  Thursday, March 3, 2016

  Slack just added a new feature that makes it a lot more competitive with Skype and Google Hangouts.

• If You Struggle as a Working Mother, Watching This Will Reassure and Inspire You

  Thursday, March 3, 2016

  Three working moms in Japan were interviewed about their time with their children. They all said things like, “I question myself…if I’m doing okay as a mother,” and “I’m always in a rush.”

• Professional women find strength in numbers

  Thursday, March 3, 2016

  Whether it’s associations of people with particular professional licenses or networks spanning an entire industry, the number of women-only work groups is growing.

• The plight and delight of being a young working mom

  Thursday, March 3, 2016

  You have flexible working hours, the option to work from home, less commitment and the chance to make some money on the side, which if you’re a true millennial means working on your book/album/Etsy shop. That is, until you get sick… Or pregnant.

• What Makes a Team Truly Great? 9 Defining Traits [Infographic]

  Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  What makes a team truly great? Is it the mix of personalities? Is it how teams are measured and rewarded? Does the team leader ultimately determine their success?

• 10 tips to make working from home work for you

  Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  While some people treat it like any other day in the office, for some it can be a struggle to stay focused and productive. Follow the Monster step-by-step guide how to remain on track while making the most of being out of the office.

• Do you do the ironing or do you take out the bins? It may be time to gender-swap your chores

  Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  Even the most forward-thinking families can find themselves contributing to a gendered division of labour. The 2016 #ChoreChallenge aims to highlight how many women are working a ‘second shift’