It is no secret our physical and mental health greatly affect all areas of our life. In recent years the practice of meditation has risen in popularity across the globe. Successful businesspeople, such as Microsoft founder Bill Gates, have lauded its benefits leading all sectors of the business world – creative to engineering fields – to take notice of the positive effects […]
Read moreMaybe it’s the heat in Texas or the glorious days of summer vacation, but summer seems to be the season of reading. For many, that may be a bag full of “beach reads” and fashion magazines (and there is nothing wrong with either of those). But summer can also be a great time to fill your head with business reads, […]
Read moreMore often than not, do you go through the work day running from one meeting to the next, spend hours fielding constant email, your phone dings or rings nonstop, you barely stop to eat, and at the end of the day feel like you’ve gotten nothing accomplished? Do you feel like you are on autopilot most of the day? A […]
Read moreIn the coming weeks, the world will affix its gaze upon the glorious Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. For those athletes and all who support them, the experience is the pinnacle of years of hard work, sacrifice, and tenacity. It is always striking to learn the story behind the athletes and their glory. Frequently, the backstories involve tales of […]
Read moreAugust can be a curious time of the year … there’s a definite transition from the fleeting, lazy days of summer to the focused and hectic days of fall. Kids are going back to school, colleagues are back to answering emails on time and the focus turns toward the end of the year. We found inspiration for this perplexing August-feeling […]
Read moreWhat is it about the summer months that makes you feel like you want to escape your life and experience something fabulous? Lucky for us all, escapism comes in many forms; whether you are traveling to an exotic, far-flung location or just escaping for an hour or two and becoming completely absorbed in a great book. Time to read is […]
Read moreIn today’s business world, growing technology and access to all things mobile are reshaping perceptions of the term “full-time” employee … and even “part-time” in some cases. In fact, the work hours of Nine to Five are likely only ever muttered when referring to the 1980s comedy film starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. Now, many work professionals alike, from junior […]
Read morePssst, we’ve got a secret. Mom Corps isn’t just for Moms. In fact, it’s not just for women. We at Mom Corps are invested in fabulous client partners and candidates of all genders. So we think it’s high time that we discuss the fact that in the world of work/life balance, men have it tough, too. Although men aren’t as vocal […]
Read more“Everywhere man is confronted with fate, with a chance of achieving something through his own suffering.” -Victor Frankel The biggest setback in my life became the gateway into my greatest achievement. Sounds like a tragic Hallmark card, I agree. But hear me out. I spent 17 years in marketing and product development for a luxury linen company. I loved so […]
Read moreI recently had the honor of speaking to an amazing group of female insurance executives in New York City. Prior to speaking, one of AIG’s C-suite leaders, the only male in the room, discussed recruiting and retention challenges for females in the insurance industry including the virtual workforce. One of the methods being tested to attract and retain more women […]
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