During those same years, Dr. Purvis was recognized for her professional abilities and contributions to the business world. She also served on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit children's organization as well as on the Board of Trustees of a private liberal arts college and earned through part-time studies her master's degree and doctorate. Her doctoral research focused on the interaction of individuals in a conflict setting. Most recently, she has redirected her professional energies to consulting and writing with particular focus on women's issues in the workplace. She's a frequent guest on online forums and regularly contributes to online and hard copy publications focused on women's issues in the workplace.
Many women seem to anticipate more supportive work environments.
When their workplace expectations aren't met, they typically become discouraged and commonly begin to doubt their own abilities. Here is a copy of the article that appeared in its July 1999 issue. Every Working Woman Needs to Know has been published online. Information about the book and ordering instructions are available here . This online version is in an Adobe Acrobat format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.