How Older Job Seekers Can Increase Their Tech Savvy
As organizations switch to work-from-home models in the wake of COVID-19 and interviews, on-boarding, and professional development all continue to…
Month: July 2020
Afraid you’re going to get laid off? Here’s how to prepare
Prepping yourself to play head games is one strategy to try — but there are many more practical steps to…
4 countries that welcome American remote workers
But the State Department and health officials still recommend Americans avoid all international travel.
5 Benefits of CBD for Muscle Recovery
When Sal, a personal fitness trainer, started upping her workout game, she noticed she was having trouble recovering from workouts,…
How to Thrive in Times of Change
Dealing with change can be difficult. After all, humans are creatures of habit. We’ve spent years perfecting our routines and…
5 Books to Help You Think (and Talk) About Race
For many people, the most recent protests related to the Black Lives Matter movement have sparked a desire to better…
Five Steps to Create a Transitional Retirement Option For Your Employees
The relationship between companies and their employees has been forever changed by the Covid-19 virus. It’s hard to believe, but…
Why you shouldn’t quit your job to home-school your kid | Commentary
Before making this decision, consider the longer-term costs of taking a break from work.
Overcoming Challenges Women Face as They Get Older
Women in their 40s or 50s — or older — have a lot on their plates. They often have teenage…
How to hang on when your job is wearing you down
Working during the coronavirus pandemic comes with many stressors. Here are tips for coping.
How to Volunteer at Food Banks Safely During COVID-19
Food insecurity is one of many problems the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated, and food banks need your help. Donating money…
Rituals, Walking Around the Block & the War of the Roses
Rituals are the formulas by which harmony is restored. – Terry Tempest Williams Notes We planted four clump, yellow rose…
Who's Hiring? 9 Orgs Working to Support Individuals with Disabilities
July 26th, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the landmark civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities…
Why people are turning to CBD for Anxiety Relief
By Andy Coffaro If you feel like a solitary human battling anxiety disorder, take comfort in knowing that nothing is…
What it’s like to enter the workforce from your childhood bedroom
New hires who may have expected to start their careers in sleek offices like Amazon’s in Seattle are instead hunkered…
10 Ways to Stimulate Employee Motivation
Today’s fast-moving business environment demands that the effective manager be both a well-organized administrator and highly adept in understanding people’s…
Q&A: Tips to find a new job during the coronavirus pandemic
Networking expert shares advice on how to use relationships to get hired.
How to make the Most of Your Summer Break—Even in a Pandemic
We’re well into summer—and if you’re a college student, this is the time to break away from the constraints and…
Coronavirus may be creating better bosses — those who talk less and listen more
The stresses associated with COVID-19 are affecting people on every rung of the corporate ladder.
8 Ways the Workplace and Workday Are Different Due to Covid-19
If you kept your job throughout the pandemic thus far, you probably experienced a few changes to the way things…
You quit, burned a bridge and now need a reference | Career Advice
Which is worse on a resume: A gap in employment or a too brief job?
Leadership is not for everyone. Is it for you?
Merriam-Webster defines leadership as “the office or position of a leader; capacity to lead; and the act or instance of…
What Makes a Resume Good? 9 Signs to Know
Who's Hiring? 5 Orgs Working to Get Out the Vote
So far, 2020 has brought a public health crisis, a renewed fight for racial justice, and an economic downturn, all…
Not proud of your social media past? By all means, clean it up
Career Advice | You’re an adult now, so act like one.
Ageism at Work | Will COVID-19 Make it Worse?
During the early onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we learned that people over the age of 65 are particularly susceptible…
Especially now, always be looking for a better job
If you routinely spend an hour or two a week job hunting, you’ll discover profitable opportunities you’d otherwise miss.
Looking Toward the Future? Five Ways to Choose the Right Career Path
Deciding what you want to do with your life and your career is not revolutionary – it is evolutionary. Since…
Is the 5-day office week over?
The pandemic has shown there’s value in working from home — at least, some of the time.
5 Tech Side-Hustles To Help You Make Money Right Now
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business or earning extra income? If your answer is yes, then now…
Looking for work? Prepare to be tested — for your skills
“It’s like try before you buy”: With a degree no longer enough, job candidates are being asked to prove their…
Three Ways to Discover What Holds You Back
You are in this business or career because you wanted to make a difference and do what you love. What…
Back at work after furlough, but facing a 25% pay cut. Now what?
There is a fine line between being a good sport and being played.
7 Tips to Prepare For Coming Out of Isolation
I’ve been in extended isolation before. As an expedition leader in Antarctica, I spent nine months in temperatures hovering around…
Why Work Life Minimalism Can Lead to Abundance
Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com I’ve become painfully protective of my morning ritual. If I’m up early enough, I…
How to Manage and Evaluate Remote Teams
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work. That means day-to-day management and leadership—including annual or quarterly review protocols—may…
7 Good High Income Skills to Learn in 2020
With office workers staying at home, the world is drinking less coffee
In a work-from-home world, hitting the local cafe for a daily caffeine fix has become a ritual of the now-forgotten…
Job seekers get more options — and competition — as working from home persists
Recruiters say companies are moving away from naming specific locations on job postings, and more employees, who have gotten used…
Employers brace for a ‘PTO bomb’ as vacation-starved employees make time off requests
But for some workers, insufficient leave is a greater concern than managing a surplus.
Spotlight on a hot job: What solar installers do — and how to become one
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts solar installer jobs will grow by 63% between 2018 and 2028, for an…
We Need More Girls in STEM!
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – why is it the world of men? Truth is, we need more girls in…
You're a College Graduate, Now What? Part 2 | The Upside of Uncertainty
How are you doing since your last visit to Idealist? Have you made any important decisions about your budding professional…
Where the class of 2020 is finding job opportunities
When original job offers were rescinded as COVID-19 hit, these graduates pivoted — and some moved back in with their…
10 (More) Questions to Help You Discover a Second-Act
As subscribers to my newsletter know, I’m a big believer in the power of questions. So I was delighted to…
Reopening for Business? 3 Things to Consider
The U.S. is slowly beginning to open again, and small business owners are eager to get back to business as…
The Only Prioritization and Productivity Tool You Will Ever Need
Prioritize Your Tasks, Boost Your Productivity. Look on almost any website targeting professionals, entrepreneurs or career development and you find…
Manager with autism considers disclosing diagnosis to team
You have a tremendous opportunity to spread awareness, but being an autism ambassador shouldn’t have to be in your job…
How to Be a Better Ally at Work
Protests in the U.S. and around the world have forced people to think about how they can contribute to the…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace | Tips for Starting a DEI Committee
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is becoming an increasingly valued part of the workplace conversation. As a result, many mission-driven…