Life and Work

Making Restful Resilience a Priority
Taking time off is essential for well-being and to avoid burnout. These insights may help…
A ‘Positive No’
Knowing when to say no is among the most underutilized leadership skills, yet essential to…
Reflections on SWE’s Congressional Outreach Day 2022
For years, I wanted to be involved in SWE’s advocacy but felt intimidated, underprepared, and…
Can Technology Save the Bees?
The honey bee population has been in decline for decades, prompting serious concerns about the…
Thriving on Both Sides of the ‘Great Resignation’
The current labor market offers workers newfound leverage, raising questions of whether to seek change…
Being Inclusive with Pronouns
Adding pronouns to conference badges, email signatures, and social media and videoconferencing profiles is more…
Crafting an Award Package for a Nominee Doing Classified Work
Recognizing women of excellence when you can’t actually say what they do may make preparing…
vacation illustration with figures walking, biking, running in park path
Vacation Time: A Double-Edged Sword in the Pandemic
COVID-19 has made it more important than ever to step away from work to recharge…