Happy New Year
The first day following Labour Day is really the beginning of the year according to Lisa’s latest blog posting LisaMartinSays.com.

Coming Out on Top of Salary Negotiations
See what Lisa has to say about salary negotiations in this Careerbuilder.com article.

Fathers in the Workplace
See what Lisa has to say about how HR can avoid bias in the workplace in this Human Resource Executive Online article.

Progressive Employers of Canada List Announces 2010 List
To view the complete list and profiles highlighting each company’s progressive work environment, click here.

Rotman School of Management
Lisa Martin will bring her expertise to the Rotman Initiative for Women in Business on May 11, 2010, as a new facilitator in its Business Leadership for Women Lawyers Program. Click here for more information.

Progressive Employers of Canada List Seeks 2010 Nominations from across Canada
Do you work for, or know of, an employer that is List-Worthy? Let us know by April 15, 2010. Click here for more information.

Is the entrepreneurial path right for you?
Jan 2010: Click here to read what Lisa has to say in Right Course Magazine.
A Three-Part Plan to Enjoy the Festive Season
Click here to read how to sanely and safely navigate the upcoming holiday season.

Introducing “She Said, He Said: Candid Conversations to Maximize Productivity”
If you are interested in advancing and retaining top talent without a capital investment, look to Lisa and Ray’s all-new corporate success program “She Said, He Said.” It is a highly participative, interactive workshop that focuses on improving gender intelligence between women and men in a business environment…Email for more information.

Speaking Appearance
Sept 2, 2009 – Vancouver Board of Trade
“The F-Word: How fear, fit and freedom impact business success.”

Learning about being a working mom – July 29, 2009
Click here to read what Lisa has to say on Forbes.com.

Will Flextime Set You Up To Be Laid Off? July 15, 2009
Click here to read what Lisa has to say on Forbes.com.

How are men and women’s attitudes and behaviors impacting work-life balance and career advancement?
Click here to participate in survey before July 25, 2009.

Speaking Appearance
June 9, 2009 – Deloitte Halifax
“Success is a Balancing Act: Know What You Want and Get What You Want.”

Speaking Appearance
June 3, 2009 – Manitoba Medical Group Managers Association
“Map Your Path to Balanced Success”

Find out which companies are list-worthy – May 27, 2009
We, in partnership with Momcafe and ConnectMoms, are extremely pleased with the overwhelming response to our call for nominations to the Progressive Employers of Canada List from both moms and employers. Click here to find out more!

See what Lisa has to say on straight.com about women with kids playing catch up with wages. April 20, 2009
If you’re a woman, having kids will cost you. As in, your paycheque could be as much as 30 percent less at age 40…click here to read article.

Do you work for, or know of, an employer that is List-Worthy? – March 12, 2009
Working moms today are looking for companies that offer flexibility, supportive leadership and progressive programs that recognize their dynamic needs. With that in mind, Connect Moms, Momcafe, and Martin Group International (founder Briefcase Moms programs) introduced the 2009 Progressive Employers of Canada List, which recognizes organizations that offer “mom-friendly” work cultures. We would love to hear from you about employers that understand the needs of working mothers. Click here for more information.

See what Lisa has to say in Today’s Parent about making a case for a flexible work schedule – Jan 29, 2009
Need flexible hours to fill a daycare gap? Want to spend the summer with your kids? Here’s how to make the case… click here to read article.

Read what Lisa has to say in Rightcourse about retaining top performers – Jan 19, 2009
Movin’ on up – Mentoring helps women make choices about their career directions. Click here to read article.

Read our working moms survey results – Jan 12, 2009
Moms give insight into how employers can attract and retain key employees who are looking to balance work and family.
Click here to read highlights from the online member opinion survey conducted in November 2008 by Martin Group International, momcafe and Connect Moms, as well as some insightful comments from moms on work-life balance.

Speaking Appearance
January 29, 2009 – Canucks Sports & Entertainment
“Map Your Path to Balance”

See what Lisa has to say in the Globe and Mail – Nov 24, 2008
Family time
A busy Canadian lifestyle can pose challenges to one of the foundations that keeps our communities strong: families. With parents dealing with demanding obligations at work and kids managing homework plus busy extracurricular activity schedules, families are under duress. Read More…

Lisa interviewed in the Globe and Mail – Nov 17, 2008
Mother and Child
Moms and their kids share a unique bond, but busy lifestyles can create stress, disrupting these precious relationships. Wellness experts offer assurances, however, that following sound strategies for managing modern life can help ensure healthy, happy families despite our busy schedules. Read more…




