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The article reports on the results of Smart Mom Council's work/life survey of the effect of flexibility on working mothers, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Co. According to the survey, 51 percent of respondents believed that their companies' work/life benefits suited their needs. The survey also showed that 71 percent of working mothers want to have better flexible options. The survey concludes that flextime remains a work in progress.

Reports on the growth of friendships among women coworkers in the United States who come from different cultural and racial backgrounds. Exposure of workers to various customs, beliefs and styles; Girl talk about families and careers; Bonding of women of all ethnicities through common grounds, such as motherhood and beauty secrets.

Presents an interview with David Bach, author of numerous bestsellers, including "Smart Women Finish Rich" and "Start Late, Finish Rich". Advice for working mothers; Approach on asking for a pay raise; Increased workload; Preparation.

Answers a question from a corporate employee on work clothes. Subconscious message in outfits worn; Analysis of clothes worn at the office; Colors recommended for executives; Recommended use of smaller classic earrings.

Interviews Ronna Lichtenberg, president of management consulting firm Clear Peak Communications, regarding her life as a career women. Strategies to stand out and dominate in business talks; Attitude and behavior to manifest in negotiations; Essentials of being flexible and meeting new people.