Finding the right work-life balance is an ongoing, evolving process. We provide up-to-date research, trends, and actionable best practices to help you successfully navigate the intersection of personal and professional life in order to achieve your desired work-life balance.
Online forums aren’t a new concept, but they’re often ignored, particularly by those of us who have “comment fatigue” from social media platforms. Yet, community forums can be quietly impactful networking tools. That’s exactly why Women in Print Alliance is launching a new series of micro-community forums designed to connect women in the print industry...
We spend so much time thinking about our personal relationships, but what about the professional ones that shape our daily lives? As Laura Cox Kaplan, host of the podcast She Said/She Said puts it, “Genuine connection is what makes life rich, whether it’s over dinner with loved ones or during a team meeting with colleagues...
“Habit stacking” is everywhere right now: in your social media feeds, productivity podcasts, and mentioned by every colleague who’s read James Clear’s Atomic Habits —which, let’s be honest, seems like everyone these days. Clearly, this productivity hack is trending. But what is it exactly? And how can busy women in print use it without adding...
Women in Print Alliance is excited to present a sneak peek (technically, a “sneak listen”) of keynote presenter Joan Moon, who will speak in person at our annual networking lunch on October 23, in conjunction with PRINTING United Alliance. Joan, owner of Moon Negotiation and the head of negotiation coaching at the Negotiation and Conflict...
Did you miss the first-ever Women in Print Alliance Book Chat? No worries! We’ve got the full 60-minute, on-demand recap available here.* In it, you’ll access a fireside-chat style interview with Randi Braun, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work, and hear her thoughts on: Evaluating “Queen...
The deeply personal decision to change one’s last name following a marriage or divorce is driven by a mix of societal and cultural norms, sensitivity to the wishes of partners and/or children, and legal dynamics. But for women in the print workforce there is an additional factor to consider: the desire to protect a hard-earned...
We know there’s not exactly an “Easy Button” for working moms of print, but we’ve rounded up a list of five technology tools endorsed as “essential” by The Working Mom Conference. It’s our annual gift to all of you Working Moms in Print! Here they are: Google Calendar. It’s a tried and true classic for...
Life happens. And when it happens in a traumatic or crisis-driven way, our priorities shift naturally and immediately to put personal needs over professional duties. Because it’s impossible to know if or when an employee or co-worker will experience a crisis, having a corporate culture (and plan) in place to address emergency situations is crucial....
As we move into the month of April, let’s take a moment to recognize Stress Awareness Month. This observance serves as a reminder for all of us to prioritize our mental health and well-being, both at work and in our personal lives. Stress is a common experience, and it affects everyone differently. Whether stress comes...
As someone born on April 15th, I’ve spent my whole life hearing “Ugh… Tax Day” (insert frown face emoji here) when answering the question, “When is your birthday?” Not exactly a balloons and fireworks reaction. But for every action there is a reaction, so I’ve chosen to turn that tax frown upside down and use...
