Rachita Sharma, Author at Girl Power Talk

Leadership Has No Minimum Age

By Rachita Sharma / April 5, 2022 June 17, 2022 / External Article, Leadership, Work Culture

Young people who are new to the workforce may have fresh ideas and be open to wider, advanced perspectives because their minds have not become entrenched in mundane habits. What if we visualized a fresher beginning to rewarding life path, one with many exciting avenues from which to choose? That is a much healthier way …

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Boosting STEM Training for African Women: Why Tech-Related Skills Are Key to the Continent’s Progress

By Rachita Sharma / March 18, 2022 March 22, 2022 / External Article, Recommended Reads, STEM, Women Empowerment

Around the globe, young women are discovering new opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through community training programs. However, the skills gap between men and women is still wide. As the world becomes more reliant on a digital tech economy, African women’s lack of technical skills is undermining their capacity to achieve their economic …

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The Millennial Perspective on Gender-Fluid Organizations

By Rachita Sharma & Manvi Pant / March 17, 2022 April 19, 2022 / Diversity & Inclusivity, LGBTQIA+, Work Culture

Understanding Gender Inclusive Organizations Evolving Preferences Among Millennials Increasing Representation Today Implementing Gender-Fluid Practices The gender and sexuality narrative around the globe is undergoing a massive transition. Today, more and more millennials are coming forward with a strong desire to be seen, heard, and appreciated for who they are. Identity and representation have taken on …

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Africa is the next big skills market – but youth need education and opportunities-By Rachita Sharma

Africa is the Next Big Skills Market – But the Youth Needs Education and Opportunities

By Rachita Sharma / February 7, 2022 June 27, 2022 / Careers, Diversity & Inclusivity, External Article

Africa is the next big skills market – but youth need education and opportunities. The developing entrepreneurial movement among African youth is being increasingly recognised. Providing meaningful training and job opportunities for them can improve the quality of life of all the continent’s citizens, and counter poverty and illiteracy rates. According to the World Bank, …

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The Importance Of Onboarding: A Guide To Ensuring Your New Employees Succeed—And Stick Around

By Rachita Sharma / January 31, 2022 June 17, 2022 / Employee Happiness, External Article, Work Culture

In today’s economy, companies that are serious about retaining the best, most talented employees know that investing time, energy and resources into a great onboarding experience pays off. Many of us have experienced anxiously preparing for our first day at a new job. You try on a flurry of outfits as you decide what to …

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Inclusive Leadership: Seven Keys to a 21st – Century Skill

By Rachita Sharma / December 10, 2021 June 17, 2022 / Diversity & Inclusivity, External Article, Leadership

The long-time US civil rights activist the Reverend Jesse Jackson is often quoted on the subject of inclusion and these two particular axioms of his are becoming more relevant to business leaders with every passing day. In a world where diversity — among consumers, markets, and workforce talent — is growing, the ability to create …

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How Saving and Investing Can Help Women Achieve Financial Independence

By Rachita Sharma / December 10, 2021 June 17, 2022 / External Article, Financial Confidence, Women Empowerment

“Only 18% of retirement-age women can pass a basic quiz on how to make a nest egg last in retirement,” according to the Retirement Income Literacy Survey from the American College of Financial Services. A lack of practical knowledge and understanding of how, when, and where to prudently manage money for the future is a foundational barrier …

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Budget Your Way to Financial Independence

By Rachita Sharma / October 9, 2021 June 17, 2022 / Careers, External Article, Financial Confidence

People often (correctly) say that money is not the key to happiness. Whether or not you have a lot of experience managing your finances, you have probably noticed there is another side to this coin: poor money management can be a significant source of unhappiness and stress. This article was originally published on allbusiness. Read …

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What Is the Key to Happiness: Paycheck or Passion?

By Rachita Sharma / September 16, 2021 June 17, 2022 / Employee Happiness, External Article, Work Culture

For a young person entering the working world, certain pressures can make choosing a career path daunting, if not downright overwhelming. Even if we are brave enough to imagine an illustrious mission for our future selves, the little voices in the back of our minds soon bring us back to daily reality. The loudest of …

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