Month: February 2021
Your workplace pet peeve has you looking a little cold-hearted
Career Advice | It is totally fine if it strikes you as absurd to send flowers to someone upon a…
4 Ways to Ditch the Productivity Guilt
February marks National Time Management Month, an opportunity to review current practices and find ways to achieve a better work…
11 steps to impress your boss and thrive in your job
“Managing up” while you work from home can foster positive relationships with those above you, and give your career a…
Allyship at Work | How to Turn Intentions into Actions
We’ve all heard the term ally, used most often to describe an alignment between those who have shared beliefs and…
Investing 101 for Professionals
Not all professionals are professional investors. However, you don’t have to be a pro to find success through investing. With…
Glassdoor now breaks out its workplace ratings by gender and race
The new features include data collected from 187,000 employees on some of the biggest employers in the U.S., including Walmart,…
Answers to “Tell Me About a Time You Went Above and Beyond”
Treat Yourself Well: 6 Ways to Reward Yourself for Your Hard Work
I don’t know about you, but I am already feeling burnt out- and it’s only February. How can this be?…
My boss’s writing is full of errors, and I want to help her improve
Career Advice | Does this employee at a nonprofit need a solution or a reality check?
Your co-workers’ fat phobia is not your burden to carry
Career Advice | How can I endure an hour’s barrage of body negativity without losing myself completely?
5 Common Mid-Interview Realizations (and How to Deal With Them)
You know the feeling. You’re in the middle of an interview, and you suddenly regret your answer to a question,…
How to Tell if a Company’s Culture Is Right for You
Whether you’re trying to find internships in college or land a better job, company culture should be high on your…
10 Important Questions to Ask in an Interview
You’ve landed an interview — congrats! With any luck, your hunt to find an internship or a job will soon…
Answers to working parents’ questions about workplace rights during the pandemic
Experts explain how to cut through the red tape and understand the legal jargon.
How some governments and companies are supporting working parents
Working parents have received very little support since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but some places have figured out…
Turning Your Job into Your Personal Development Academy
“I hate Mondays,” Kathy lamented as we finished our sunny Sunday morning walk. Kathy had disliked her job for a…
The Top Ten Changes to a Leader’s Lexicon
2021 is filled with potential, and so are you. I challenge you to look at some words and phrases that…
The Four F’s of Moving Forward in Challenging Times
As the US turns a page and looks toward a fresh start for the future, many of us wonder, “How…
When you have dirt on a new hire, do you tell the boss?
Career Advice | What to do when someone from the past threatens to mess up the present.
Is Lambda School Worth It? (2021 Review)
Looking Ahead | The Social-Impact Sector in 2050
What does the future hold for nonprofits? Though specifics are hard to predict, social-impact organizations will likely play important roles…
4 Ways to Spread the Love this Valentine's Day
But no matter your V-Day tradition, this year will likely be different. With limited opportunities for social contact, meeting up…
Feeling midday fatigue? A short shut-eye session can help
The pros and cons of napping, plus how to do it most effectively.
Becoming an Entrepreneur for Your Art
Whether you tap away writing stories on your laptop or splash paint on a canvas, there’s a good chance you’ve…
Work ‘nomading’: New Airstream trailer comes with office space
Overhead storage cabinets double as whiteboards — and a sliding privacy divider serves as a tableau for Zoom backgrounds.
How to keep bullying behavior out of remote workplaces
When companies move all employee communications online, they face the same problems as the rest of the internet — but…
Everyone You Meet is Both Your Teacher and Your Student
When I was training to become a certified life coach through, I learned the founder of the school’s philosophy: Everyone…
4 Harmful Effects Of Sitting At Your Desk Too Long
It’s no secret that the monotony of the workweek comes with some negative effects. Whether you’re your own boss or…
Zoom is here to stay, even post-pandemic. Why that bothers some, and how to get used to it
Career Advice | Tips for those having trouble navigating the virtual work world.
Top Freelance Careers for 2021
The Perfect Fit | How Do I Know if a Job is Right for Me?
A new year brings a renewed sense of energy and hope for those on the job hunt, and 2021 is…
Working moms are struggling. Here’s what would help
How employers, the government and individuals can support burned-out mothers — both now and after the pandemic is over.
5 career-damaging verbal flubs — and how to stop making them
Commentary | Are you humble bragging, being condescending or backhanded complimenting without even realizing it?
Working Through Pandemic Anxiety | Tips for a Healthier 2021
The first COVID-19 vaccine rollouts are well underway, with wider distribution to come throughout the next few months. But the…
Top 15 Job Interview Questions and Answers Examples
Number of students earning undergraduate degrees stalled in pandemic
The 2019-2020 academic year was the first in eight years there was no growth in those who received a degree.
8 Tips to Add Pizazz to Your Video Conference Interview
Returning to in-person job interviews is still several months away. This means that if you are lucky enough to snag…
Older Americans are staying in the workforce longer, data shows
The pandemic is extending the trend of older Americans working longer — and giving up long commutes is part of…
What is Ableism? | Confronting Ableism in the Workplace
Despite the significant number of people living with disability across the U.S.—and the world at large—widespread misconceptions about disability can…
Managing up: How to deal with a bad boss — remotely
Remember the good old days, when you could clear up an ambiguously curt email from your boss with a stroll…
Is Freelancing Worth It? (Pros and Cons)
Twelve 2021 Book Debuts To Add to Your Reading List
One thing on everyone’s new year resolution list should have been to read more! With the new year comes new…
What rights does a vegetarian employee with a food allergy have?
Career Advice | The boss refuses to provide options at business events.
Career Pivot? How to Change to Work You Love
After surviving the 2020’s dark and twisting rollercoaster ride, many of us are ready for a change. According to one…
The Value of Mentorship: Creating Opportunities for People of Color
Illustrated by Marian Blair Mentoring can play a crucial role in our professional success, and this is especially true for…