Michaela Krajíčková is one of those mentees who reminds us exactly why we do what we do. She went from seven years in legal practice to managing luxury glass installations across European markets. In this mentee spotlight, she shares how joining the Femme Palette mentoring program helped her move beyond execution and into a more strategic, confident version of herself. From salary raise to a clearer sense of direction, her story is proof that sometimes you do not need to reinvent yourself. You just need the right person in your corner to help you see what was already there.
Do you remember when you got out of school and were full of dreams, ideas and big plans? And then, what happened? Did they get swollen with time, became reality, or got forgotten? If it’s not the dreams, then what draws you to the office desk? Is it your salary, your status or is it the people you talk to and get inspired by? If the latter resonates with you, you are on the right track. Because as many bosses agree, every business is about people! And who sets the tone for the team? The leader. Read how to become the boss you always wanted to have.
We are consistently impressed with the brilliance of our community and the knowledge every member has to offer. That’s why we asked our members to share their knowledge with everyone! This Member post is brought to you by Jana Vesela, Head of Testing at Inventi.
Giving feedback - something you might dread but have to do regardless if you are in charge of a team. Performance reviews, project wrap-ups and self-reflections are all part of daily operations. But now that most of us work remotely, how can you encourage and inspire your team to do their best from the comfort of their home? Giving constructive feedback might be easier than you think!
Leadership means something different to all of us. It can mean running a team of five where everyone has a different set of responsibilities (I mean you, start-upers), or managing a group of 100 people all with identical tasks (multi-level businesses). One thing is indifferent - everyone has to be on the same page in order to achieve a common goal. The key leader’s qualities are communication, empathy and agility. Read below how to develop these skills and become a great leader.
Do you have a women resource group in your company? If not, now is a great time to establish one. Why is it important, and what are the benefits of women resource groups? Let’s find it out together.
After having worked from home for many months now, our bodies have started to feel the difference. We don’t walk to work, we barely go and grab lunch outside, and instead, we spend most of our days sitting at the computer. How can we support our bodies and maintain good health in the future? We asked the founder of Fpohybu, Nela Dopanova, to share her tips and suggestions.
The disparity between men and women has been a long-standing matter. Famous actors such as Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch raised their voices in support of feminism. However, more can still be done in achieving greater equality between men, women, and other genders. And unless we all get involved, we will never fight the fear of being called a feminist.
Last year we launched a new initiative called the Ambassador program to help create women’s support group in the companies. The Ambassadors are creating a safe space within the company to discuss any career related questions to help women thrive in the workplace. Read about the experience of our ambassadors Julia Gumeniuk and Teodora Stojšin from Kiwi.com.