Archives: Work-Life Juggle

Image courtesy of Shutterstock Call it the year of the small business woman. In 2012, statistics are showing that without women the U.S. economy would be 25% smaller than it is today and that women hold nearly 48% of all jobs. Women-owned business, according to BOLT Insurance Agency, now accounts for nearly $3 trillion in [...]

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To Bake, or Not to Bake?

By Deborah Sweeney

Image courtesy of Shutterstock This is an odd question, but one I think needs to be addressed. Cookies, cupcakes, muffins, fudge – nearly everyone loves baked goods, so it is understandable that you, as the boss, would think about throwing on the apron and trying out your family’s secret Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. But as [...]

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When you have a hectic schedule it can often be easy to skip or even forget to eat breakfast. But breakfast is seriously the most important meal of the day, and the one that’s going to keep your energy levels high and your concentration sharp so truly worth eating! Try this Fruit and Nut Breakfast [...]

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As busy women it’s important that we take time for ourselves and stay healthy. Studies show that exercise makes you happier and more productive! As a fitness professional I am always being asked ‘what are the most effective workouts to lose body fat’? My answer: A high intensity bodyweight workout is a quick and effective way [...]

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Looking for work/life balance? Aren’t we all? Below are three phenomenal female engineers (and moms!) on the Chevrolet Volt team who are creating a work/life balance that works! These ladies not only play a pivotal role on the innovative new electric plug-in vehicle, but they also play an integral role in their home-life. So, we asked them: How do you balance work/life?

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Research studies by companies like Purina indicated that having a pet in the workplace is not only entertaining, but also beneficial both in terms of productivity and employee well-being. Not only will your employees be happier, but it’s believed that they’ll also work harder and stay on task longer when pets are a permanent part of the workplace.

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Making the decision to use your Facebook account for professional reasons is a personal choice. You can try these options to secure your privacy and right to a personal life without isolating yourself professionally.

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Image courtesy of Shutterstock August 26 officially marks 90 years since American women have been allowed to vote. Most anniversaries are nostalgic, with the news media hauling out newsreel footage from their archives to give viewers a glimpse of a world they barely recognize. But for women’s equality, how different are things than they were [...]

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