Posts by Robin Fisher
Women Labor Stats!
Interested in Women Labor Stats! The answer should be YES. The United States Department of Labor Women’s Bureau provides women labor stats. Subscribe to receive alerts and updates. Visit https://www.dol.gov/wb/stats/facts_over_time.htm#earn for more information and for subscribing. All the graphs are interactive. The data that populates the graphs are available through the website. For example, below…
How to ace a JOB INTERVIEW
How to ace a JOB INTERVIEW This one day course will help you develop and master your interviewing skills. You will leave feeling confident and prepared to ace a job interview! Learn to: • Prepare for an interview • Excel during an interview • Evaluate your performance • Create an interview action plan Whether you…
Conservation as life…
Sally Jewell, born in 1956, was the 51st United States Secretary of the Interior, the second woman to hold this position. Inspired at the early age of nine by her love of the outdoors Sally began a lifelong path towards conservation and environmental protection. As Secretary of the Interior, Ms. Jewell established a process to…
The life of fashion…
Coleen Atwood, not a common name to most of us, unless you are a slave to movie fashion. This talented woman was born September 25, 1948 in Yakima, Washington. Graduating from Cornish College of the Arts in the early 1970’s, she began dabbling in fashion. By 1980, Ms. Atwood moved to New York to study…
Legislative and Policy Committee Update
During the 2017 Washington Legislative Session congress passed the Family Leave Act (FLA). Below is some information on the act. From Labor and Industries http://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/LeaveBenefits/FamilyCare/LawsPolicies/FamilyLeave/default.asp Like the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Washington’s Family Leave Act (FLA) provides up to 12 weeks of protected leave in a 12-month period for eligible employees. To…
Who are these ladies?
You may have asked this question at the July 2017 transition meeting. ICSEW filled the room with powerful women. Aside from everyone who joined us….here is a list of women that we brought into the room because they inspire us. Alice Paul Amelia Earhart Anne Frank Annie Oakley Arel Solie Captain Monica Alexander Chimamanda…
Inspiration from Dr. Karen Johnson during our 2017 Annual Conference
Thanks to everyone who could attend our annual conference! Here’s an inspirational quote from our guest speaker, Dr. Karen Johnson. Once you know why you are here, your what will become clear. Find copies of presentations on our blog: https://icsew.wa.gov/2017/08/23/2017-annual-conference-together-it-all-starts-here-presentations/.
Conference: Governor's Office Policy Briefing
Conference! Now Speaking: Meg Winch
Legislative Update
We want to hear from you. Your voice and knowledge can go a long way in supporting and empowering the lives of state employed women. If you would like to provide a Legislative and Policy Subcommittee blog, Ariel and I ask that you write the message with the following in mind: Provide a brief informational…