LifeWorking Coworking Provides Hotspot for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

LifeWorking Coworking, a new co-working office, provides a hotspot for small business owners, entrepreneurs, startups and corporate telecommuters in search of that coveted work-life balance. Founder Steve Whittington, a military veteran and businessman-turned-entrepreneur, opened the 8,000-square-foot space in October, complete with natural lighting that boasts an open-air setting. The office features two different membership options […]

by Will Mendelson

Now Hiring: Full-Time Assistant Digital Editor

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED Make It Better is hiring a full-time Assistant Digital Editor. As the Assistant Digital Editor, you will work closely with the Editor in Chief and Managing Editor. Responsibilities Produce and edit online content via our CMS Produce our bi-weekly e-newsletter, the Better Letter Write New in Town, Celebrations, Better Makers […]

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How Your Career (or Lack of) Impacts Your Children

Any woman who has ever pumped breast milk between meetings, arrived late to daycare pickup (once again), or been passed over for a promotion because she leaves the office earlier than childless colleagues knows the struggle of trying to combine work and motherhood. The pressure to climb the corporate ladder while also throwing Pinterest-perfect birthday […]

by Meghan Streit

Now Hiring: Full-Time Assistant Editor

Make It Better is hiring a full-time Assistant Editor. As the Assistant Editor, you will work closely with the Editor in Chief and Digital Editor. Responsibilities Participate in the development of and oversee the execution of our social media strategy Oversee day-to-day social media initiatives, including writing and posting content and developing strategies to optimize user […]

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Working While Pregnant: 7 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy

Women today are more likely to work outside the home than ever before. And unlike previous generations, the majority of 21st century households see two incomes as a necessity rather than a luxury. It’s understandable that today’s pregnant workers strive to keep earning a paycheck for as long as feasible while awaiting their happy arrival. For […]

by Liz Morris

Top Tips for Returning to Work

Après, a company working to help women return to the workforce, has invited Make It Better Media Founder and Publisher Susan B. Noyes to appear on its career advice podcast Aug. 10. (Listen to the podcast here.) Providing advice to women looking to return to work has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions […]

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The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago

Hillary Clinton just became the first woman ever nominated by a major political party to be our next president. Michelle Obama just delivered an emotional, moving speech that will go down in history, bringing the crowd to its feet at the Democratic National Convention. As we watch these two Chicago women breaking ground and inspiring our […]

by Olivia Ellis and Susan B. Noyes

Make It Better Internship: Fall 2016

Make It Better is currently accepting intern applications for editorial, production and advertising sales and marketing. Full-time and part-time positions are available from September-December. Students can also intern over their winter break. Interns will receive a stipend and are encouraged to receive college credit. Editorial Intern: Must be an enrolled college student (or recent graduate) majoring […]

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