“It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn – which is what life is all about.” Few people would argue with these words from media mogul Oprah Winfrey. But sometimes, self-confidence is hard to achieve,… Read More »
Tag: Career Tips
From Baby to Back to Work: Here’s How to Adjust to Your New Routine
Is taking care of a baby a full-time job? Oh yeah it is – especially if your little one still doesn’t sleep through the night, is colicky, or you just can’t bear the thought of returning to your pre-parenthood routine. But even if none of these scenarios apply, adjusting to work/life balance when there’s a… Read More »
The Do’s and Don’ts of Company Holiday Parties
Your annual company holiday party can be great – or not. If you’re the outgoing type who relishes every opportunity to celebrate and socialize, seeing that invitation land in your inbox will likely make you want to break into a happy dance. On the other hand, if you’re an introvert, it may make you break… Read More »
Recruiting Top Talent Might Be More Challenging Than Ever. Here’s Why:
Recruiting top talent has always been challenging, but one thing that makes it even more difficult today than before—how we work has changed. More and more companies and their employees are going remote, working from home, or otherwise redefining the workplace to be more flexible and accommodating of how people want to live their lives.… Read More »
Employer Branding Matters! Here’s What You Can Do To Improve Yours.
Who doesn’t want to find a job that’s right for them? When you’re out there looking at potential employers, you might be tempted to focus on things like pay and benefits, but the most important thing to think about is how your employer fits into the rest of your life – are they a good… Read More »
Closing the Pay Gap
“Since President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act in 1963, the gap between men and women’s earnings has narrowed by less than a half-cent per year. At this rate, American women will have to wait until 2062 to bring home the same salary as their male counterparts.” (Congresswoman Jackie Speier) Yup. You’ve probably heard about… Read More »
Actionable Steps You Can Take to Be an Ally to Black Women at Work
Being an ally means building relationships with people oppressed by their identity, as well as with those privileged by it, so you can challenge the latter in their thinking. Allyship is an ongoing learning process. It involves a lot of listening, but it’s also a solid commitment to action. A key aspect of allyship is… Read More »
How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome occurs when individuals, often working professionals, start to doubt their career accomplishments and might feel like they are a fraud in their professional life. Nobody is immune to this phenomenon – although imposter syndrome is more common among women, men can also suffer from this condition. Recognizing the signs of imposter syndrome is… Read More »
Avoid Zoom Meeting Burnout with These Tips
Zoom meetings can be great for communication and team productivity, but they can also be too much of a good thing. Video calls of any kind may be draining, as they force participants to focus more intently on conversations in order to absorb information. This can make it difficult to process that information as well… Read More »
What to Expect from Your Job Search in These Industries in 2022
The pandemic brought many changes to various industries. Light industrial workers, manufacturing employees, and healthcare professionals have all seen major shifts in the industries they work in. There is increased demand, fewer workers, and new compliance issues. Candidates looking for work in these sectors will have plenty of jobs to choose from but they… Read More »