Burnout…It Happens to the Best of Us

Jessica Headley, Ph.D., LPCC-S 06/30/2021

woman sitting at desk looking stressed and burned out

Burnout …It Happens to the Best of Us. In comparison to their male colleagues, many working women experience unfair work environments. You may have heard the stories…leadership positions and promotions are more difficult to obtain, contributions don’t receive the same amount of credit, views and voices shared at meetings are not heard until re-stated by a man, and professional roadblocks are hit as a result of the belief that being a career woman and a caregiver don’t mix. On top of these examples of workplace oppressions, and what seems to be the never-ending list of others, working women in opposite-gender relationships have a greater role in housework and childcare. Unfortunately, the Vegas rule (“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”) does not always apply here.…

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Categories: Institute of Women, Wellness & Work

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Jessica Headley, Ph.D., LPCC-S

COVID-19: For Women It’s One Step Forward, 30 Steps Back

We came across an interesting study by Dr. Gema Zamarro and her colleagues entitled “Gender Differences in the Impact of COVID-19”. Dr. Zamarro is a Professor and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Teacher Quality in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. We invited Dr. Zamarro to discuss how the research brief findings are relevant to working women. Below are her responses. Why is your topic important to study? The current COVID-19 crisis has the potential to drastically magnify gender gaps in terms of both childcare arrangements and work. With its social-distancing requirements, the COVID-19 pandemic had its biggest effect on more female-dominated sectors of the service industry and as a result, in contrast to other economic crises that affected more male employment,…

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Gema Zamarro, Ph.D. 09/24/2020

women leaders need to be prioritized in the workplace

Why Many Organizations Don’t Prioritize Women’s Leadership and How They Can Start

As women, we have come to understand and acknowledge how being successful at work can be more challenging for us than our male counterparts. Many women must balance their advancing careers with motherhood, healthy relationships, and personal wellness. Women are also more likely to face sexual harassment at the workplace, leading them to remain silent and subservient in their jobs or leave their careers altogether. You may think that in 2021 the vast majority of businesses have a good understanding of the difficulties women face in the workplace but sadly, this is not the case. While some employers are making great strides in gender equity, many companies are still falling short of providing women the opportunities to excel in their careers. A recent study by…

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Institute Editorial Team 07/26/2021

woman on laptop on virtual conference call experiencing zoom fatigue

Women Are More Impacted by Zoom Fatigue: Here’s Why, and What We can Do About It

Zoom, and other virtual conferencing platforms like it, became both our favorite and least favorite piece of technology over the past year and a half. On one hand, they allowed us to keep in touch with our loved ones when it otherwise wouldn’t have been possible. On the other hand, the constant virtual meetings became absolutely exhausting for many of us. “Zoom fatigue” is what happens when you’re burnt out on virtual meetings, and it can affect anyone. However, research shows that women are more affected by Zoom fatigue than men. Why is this, and what can women do about it? Read on for more. What Is “Zoom Fatigue”? Whether you’re using Zoom (and other video conferencing platforms, like Skype or Google Meet) for work…

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Saya Des Marais 09/27/2021

What Makes a (Woman) Leader?

You may be familiar with Daniel Goleman’s article, “What Makes a Leader?” It’s been considered a groundbreaking piece that is often referenced when discussing leadership and emotional intelligence. No doubt, it offers critical insight; however, it fails to acknowledge gendered differences in leadership and the “labyrinth” women must navigate to take their rightful place at the helm. Women and men have different paths to the top, with women holding far fewer high-level leadership positions. Intersectional factors have an even greater impact on one’s ability to climb the ladder. As Goleman points out, research demonstrates that emotional intelligence is a key factor in leadership success. Yet, women and men display different strengths in EI. Likewise, a lifetime of operating in male dominated spaces have created particular…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 01/23/2021

Empathy Makes You a Better Leader: Here are 3 Reasons Why

Empathy makes you a better leader. In general, women are perceived to be the most “empathetic” gender, and the science says there may be some truth to that perception. One study found that women are better at feeling others’ pain; female brains react more to images or videos of a person being in pain than male brains. It turns out that high empathy is a very positive thing for women in the workplace, especially if they’re in leadership positions. A recent report by Catalyst found that, especially in the post-pandemic workplace, empathy is a critical leadership skill that influences important factors like innovation and employee satisfaction. There’s no doubt about it: empathy is a necessary skill to have as a leader. Here are 3 benefits…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 01/17/2022

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