By Dr. Gaby Cora

Many worry about having a job during the recession, taking vacation doesn’t even cross their mind.

With busy week schedules, many try to maximize their recreation time on a daily and weekend basis rather than formally taking time off.

Interestingly, generation Y seems to be slightly more worried than generation X about whether or not they will still have a job when they come back as per this study.

Younger employees and women employees may also tend to make their vacation plans while at work…

Thoughts?

There are many cultural differences around taking time off. For example, it is very unusual for employees to take more than one week off in the US. In other countries it is not unusual to take vacation for several weeks. Except if you are the boss…  

By Dr. Gaby Cora

Are you interested in staying young forever? I was honored to participate on a panel with other prestigious speakers at the Anti-Aging Panel at the Florida Conference for Women in Orlando Florida, last week. The panel included Dr. Saralyn Mark, Dr. Deborah Harding and our distinguished moderator was Dr. Carol Scott.

By Dr. Gaby Cora - Author: Alpha Female Leader

Mean girls make it easily into each and every literary work or film. Our fascination and love-hate relationship is obvious - we are seduced by their appeal and power, yet repulsed by their ill-intentions.

By Dr. Gaby Cora - Executive Health & Wealth

Steve Jobs finally revealed his challenges with health issues. While some pushed for his personal health history to be shared with the rest of the world, others strongly believe health issues are to be dealt in private.

By Dr. Gaby Cora

Women still dodge low balls in the public sphere. They are ready to brush off personal attacks to focus on what matters to them in politics or in the workplace. Whether we are talking about Hillary Clinton or Sarah Palin, we all agree that thick skin pays off in leadership positions. The most humiliating moments for either one of these two candidates may have been when their personal lives were questioned.

By Dr. Gaby Cora

Much has been said about Governor Palin having her kids at work. All moms struggle with making sure their kids are in good hands while they are at work. Even when dads help out – and they do help out much more than they did fifty years ago - women are still the main caregivers even when they may be holding full-time jobs.