Working Mother supports and empowers today's working moms in their pursuit of success - however they define it. We celebrate the complexity, humor and richness inherent in being a real working mom.
Working Mother • In honor of Father’s Day, staffers tell us what makes the working dad in their life so special.
I Get By with a Little Help from Our Daycare
So True! • what we’re sharing
How to Use All of Your Vacation Days • American workers take only half of their vacation time—and they don’t all have to coordinate with school schedules like the rest of us. Here’s how to make sure you get the time off you deserve.
EQUAL PAY for EQUAL WORK • More companies are conducting compensation audits for women and people of color.
HOW COMPANIES CAN ACHIEVE PAY EQUITY
LEARN YOUR WORTH • You probably have heard of Glassdoor, but these sites help you get an even more-accurate salary estimate.
SHOULD YOU SHARE YOUR SALARY WITH YOUR COWORKERS?
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PUMP! • If you can’t get the time or space you need, here’s what breastfeeding-law experts say you should do.
Must-Buys
Yes, You Can Wear That to Work • Get creative with your summer office wardrobe without a visit from HR. These fashion-forward moms show you the way—for every dress code.
Style Essentials • Feeling inspired? Add these items to your wardrobe to emulate each of the moms’ looks.
Ayesha’s Full Plate • With a new TV show, a growing restaurant chain and more in the works, what can’t the famous mom of three cook up?
Chef Curry’s Summer Staples • Rising temps call for lighter fare, so reach for Ayesha’s easy, tasty recipes from shophomemade.com—including a colorful cocktail that’s a beautiful way to beat the heat.
Her Go-To Goods • Her eponymous line includes jewelry, cookware, bakeware, bedding and more—but we asked her to pick just three faves she can’t live without.
2019 BEST COMPANIES FOR MULTI-CULTURAL WOMEN • More organizations recognize the value of hiring diverse women and helping them reach their full potential. We know this because applications to our list tripled this year, allowing us to go from 25 to 50 winners. As participation in sponsorship and mentoring increases, we see higher representation in senior levels, especially for Asian women.
The Breakdown • While progress for multicultural women in senior levels is slow, there has been an increase at lower levels, and the pipeline is growing. Participation in this list has tripled in the past year.
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE • For multicultural women in the “sandwich generation”—caring for children and aging parents—workplace support is critical.
Ask the Manager • Three workplace experts from the Best Companies for Multicultural Women advise on tricky office dilemmas.
Meet the TOP 10 • These organizations stand out for their consistent efforts to promote and retain multicultural women.
Caring for the Caregivers
Get Out of the House on Time • Speed through your morning routine with these time- and sanity-saving hacks.
Something’s Gotta Give • Real working moms share the unique priorities they’ve set—and the sacrifices they make as a result.
Urban Adventures • Take a summer Friday and explore these family-friendly city sights over a long weekend.
Weekend Auto Replies for Working Moms • Coworkers and clients won’t leave you alone for 48 hours? Give them the unvarnished truth about why they’ll have to wait until Monday for a response.
