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How to Build Work Boundaries When You’re on Maternity Leave

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You’re primed to live on deadlines and thrive on all-nighters. But then, your little one arrives and you can’t even imagine opening another email ever again. If you’re looking to spend quality time with your baby sans work interruptions, here are some tips on how to build work boundaries when you’re on maternity leave. Set yourself up for success. Befo[...]

If You're Miserable At Your Job, Lack Of Sleep Might Be To Blame

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever rolled out of bed and right into your office, still half asleep from a bad night of tossing and turning. It happens to most of us, but lack of sleep can actually affect how you view your job. In fact, if you're miserable at your job, lack of sleep might be to blame. And it might negatively impact whether you want to stay in[...]

How To Get Ready For Maternity Leave

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As you enjoy decorating your baby’s nursery, spend some time getting your workplace ducks in a row. Advance planning means your maternity leave will have fewer disruptive emails and calls from colleagues looking for that blue folder. These tips can help you get ready for maternity leave without missing a beat, either at home or at work. Work Ahead When[...]

Disney Pixar SparkShort Purl Weighs In On Gender Equality In The Workplace

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When it comes to the topic of fair hiring practices and gender discrimination, you might expect the usual suspects, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to weigh in. But there’s another institution joining the conversation about gender equality in the workplace — and it comes from an unlikely source: Disney Pixar. Meet Purl. She’s the prot[...]