Sophie Hartley

Sophie Hartley

Sophie Hartley is an editor at Women's Economic Brief, covering work, careers, money, business, leadership and the economic issues that shape everyday life. Her writing explores how changes in workplaces, households and the wider economy influence decisions, opportunities and long-term financial wellbeing.

Why Good Managers Keep Learning

Why Good Managers Keep Learning

After working with managers across different industries for years, I’ve noticed a clear pattern: the ones who remain effective don’t stop learning once they reach a certain level. They keep reading, asking questions, and adjusting how they work. This isn’t…

Managing Money Through Career Transitions

Managing Money Through Career Transitions

Career changes create a specific kind of financial pressure that most people don’t anticipate until they’re already in it. The stress isn’t always about having less money – though that’s sometimes true – but about the uncertainty of timing, the…

How Experience Becomes Knowledge

How Experience Becomes Knowledge

There is a peculiar moment that happens in nearly every learning environment I have worked in – whether classroom, workshop, or on-the-job setting. Someone has absorbed information, understood the concepts, maybe even performed well on an assessment. Then they encounter…