Month: February 2017
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SheCenter(FOLD): Marcia Davies
NAWRB: What is your favorite characteristic of Washington, D.C.? What sets the nation’s capital apart from other cities in which you’ve lived? Marcia Davies: Washington is a beautiful city, with all of its historic landmarks and rich culture. We who live there sometimes don’t stop and really appreciate when we see a monument or the…
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CERTIFIED DELEGATE TRAINING – For Elite Members
Receive exclusive training, become a vetted industry speaker for a variety of venues, gain recognition and exposure in NAWRB Magazine when hosting events and more. This Friday, join us virtually or in person for our first Certified Delegate Training program. For NAWRB Elite Members Only.
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The Glass Ceiling
by Vanessa Montañez Does the Glass Ceiling exist in today’s world of equality? What do you think? I think the facts speak for themselves. We all know women earn less than men. Women who worked full-time, year-round in 2014 earned, on average, 79 percent of men’s median annual earnings, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.…
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Introducing Women’s Homeownership Series: Rachel
Rachel, a single mother living in Hayward, California, enjoys spending time with her son, seeing friends, going to the movies and imagining her dream home. Her weekday morning routine consists of waking up at 6:30 a.m. to pack lunches, dropping Sam off at preschool by 7:30 a.m. and driving 15 minutes north to her job…
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Have Your Book or Movie Featured in NAWRB Magazine!
As our international publication, NAWRB Magazine informs readers of key developments for women in the housing ecosystem. From articles profiling new regulations to interviews with leading executives and an entire section dedicated to new hires and promotions, we showcase women’s power and accomplishments as capable leaders.
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How Should Women Dress?
How people should dress in the workplace has been an ongoing debate for decades, with women’s attire usually being a central topic of discussion. What does dressing like a woman mean to you? Is it acceptable to define a difference on how women should dress in the workplace?
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Desirée Patno takes it everywhere she goes, except the bath
Desirée Patno began seeing double this fall. After two months, the condition has only gotten more pronounced. It began on the morning of October 30th. Patno remembers the date because she bought a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablet the night before. She was on a flight from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas and she was…
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Is Overtime Futile?
We often view overtime as an opportunity to catch up on our work or get ahead of an approaching deadline. We regard it as a tool to do more with our work day, but does overtime actually contribute to productivity?
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The Athletic Backgrounds of C-suite Women
Today is the 31st National Girls & Women in Sports Day, an annual national observance “celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women and girls in sports.” The theme of this day is Expanding Opportunity, and it supports efforts to increase girls and women’s access to sports. Currently, only 40 percent of high school girls play sports…