You’ve earned that time off. What to know about using it, post-vaccine
Even before the coronavirus pandemic fundamentally changed how we live and work, Americans have never been very good at taking…
Month: May 2021
10 Q&As You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Remote Job Career Coach
According to more than 2,100 people who worked remotely during the pandemic, 58 percent say they would absolutely look for a…
Your employee’s weight is none of your business
Career Advice | Keep filling the basket with chocolates or don’t, but stop obsessing about someone else’s public body and…
Concerns about missing work may keep some from being vaccinated
Nearly half of adults in the United States who have not received a coronavirus vaccine are concerned about missing work…
Is Your Dream Career Working Overtime to Show Itself to You?
Have you ever viewed a series of occurrences in your life backwards to unveil a seemingly magical, serendipitous path that…
Long working hours lead to a rise in premature deaths, WHO says
Long working hours are leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths per year, according to a new study by the…
Why a hybrid office doesn’t necessarily mean a flexible office
Fourteen months after coronavirus confined the world’s office workers to their homes, companies are embarking on another great experiment —…
How Much Do Recruiters Make?
The average recruiter in the US earns $35,000 to $200,000 per year depending on the type of recruitment they do….
How One Actress Survived the Pandemic by Launching a Boutique Marketing Firm for Influencers
As an actress, if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s shift. Whether it’s shifting into character or…
Dealing with poor work performance — in a friend
Career Advice | This is how charismatic dopes end up running things. It’s also a reminder that credentials do not…
7 Healthy Habits Your Routine Is Missing as a Busy Professional
People spend their entire lives devoted to their careers. It’s rewarding to achieve new professional heights, but the pursuit of…
How data is changing the way offices are run
Developers are harnessing a growing obsession with data to improve office buildings in ways that could cut costs and streamline…
Is Calling Yourself a “Girl Boss” Empowering or Minimizing?
When Quilt CEO Ashley Sumner posted a photo of herself on LinkedIn with the caption, “I am a female founder”…
Tesla, other employers offer next-level office amenity in Nevada: Wild horses
You can’t ride the wild mustangs at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Nevada, but you’re nearly guaranteed to see bands…
How to Describe Your Work Style: Best Answers
When employers ask you to describe your work style in a job interview, they’re testing you for a few key…
Experts urge strict workplace air quality standards, in wake of pandemic
Meeting a group of 39 scientists’ recommendations would require new workplace standards for air quality, but the scientists maintained that…
Are You Prepared For The Big Question in the Covid-Era Job Interview?
For those who have lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prolonged downtime has brought new challenges about how to…
How to Improve Your Decision-Making Process, Part 2
Whether it’s at work or at home, decision making is an important part of our lives. Learning how to be…
How to Improve Your Decision-Making Process, Part 2
Whether it’s at work or at home, decision making is an important part of our lives. Learning how to be…
Microaggressions like these at the office can make remote work even more appealing
Besides freedom from commuting, there’s another freedom that particular subsets of remote workers are experiencing: freedom from dealing with subtle,…
What to Look for in a Home Office During the House Buying Process
Having a “wish list” of features is common for home buyers. A spacious living room, a farmhouse sink, cathedral ceilings,…
How to Improve Your Decision-Making Process, Part 1
From what to eat for lunch to which way a work project should go, we are faced with an overwhelming…
What, if anything, to do about the dead moose in the office next door
Career Advice | Sometimes you do have to draw boundaries, and sometimes you have to learn to live with other…
Who were we and what were we thinking? A return to offices frozen in time
Nonessential workers returning to their offices are now discovering tangible evidence of daily life before soft pants and Zoom meetings…
Women aren’t to blame for the gender pay gap | Arianne Cohen
The solution, then, is not to change women, but to change the organizations around them that treat them differently.
First Jobs & Core Stability: My Advice to 2021 College Grads
taiscapture@unsplash I can only think of a handful of moments that would have been a more challenging time to enter…
‘It’s like a war,’ restaurateur says of struggle to find workers
So difficult is it to find cooks, dishwashers, servers and bartenders that many pandemic-battered restaurants are foregoing lunch service, closing…
Workplace Relationships – How to Make Them or Break Them
When I sat down to write this article about workplace relationships and friendships, my mind wandered to a wildly different,…
Walk Me Through Your Resume: Answer Examples
When an interviewer says, “Walk me through your resume,” they’re asking for a few specific reasons. And there are some…
Why Working Across Departments is Important
Ever wonder what your co-workers do all day? When you’re entrenched in your own responsibilities, it’s easy to forget that…
Finding Joy Through Grief
The year 2020 will go down in history for most of us as a year we will never forget. All…
Ten Resilience-Building Habits to Master
National Nurses Week is May 6 through May 12. While COVID-19 continues to wreak its havoc, some frontline workers are…
The crisis for working moms is hard to miss
Career Advice | The combination of low wages and the high cost of living makes a baby look like a…
Millions plan to retire earlier because of the pandemic, survey says
More than 3.1 million Americans age 55 or older plan to apply for Social Security benefits earlier than they once…
How to make sure you get your money’s worth from a job training program
A successful training program is all about trajectory. Yes, of course, many programs will indeed snag you a better-paying job,…
He was homeless and would panhandle outside a steakhouse. Now he works there.
Kenneth Smith was evicted from his apartment about four years ago and became homeless. He spent his days panhandling in…
Another Mentor? No Thanks, I’ll Pass
You don’t need another mentor. You need another employer. Picture this: You’re a successful marketer in a mid-size company, deftly…
10 Spring and Summer Thriller and Mystery Must-Reads
Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time to search for the perfect poolside book. There are so many great…
Keep job interviews virtual after COVID-19 and make life easier for everyone
It’s time to rethink one of the hiring rituals among large corporations such as Google and Amazon — the daylong…
How to Quit a Job You Haven’t Started (Or Just Started)
Sometimes you accept a job offer and then realize it’s not the right fit or receive a better offer… either…
Cover Letter Cliches to Avoid
If you’re on the job hunt, chances are you’ve written more than your fair share of cover letters, and it…
How to Deal With Remote Work Burnout and Zoom Fatigue
It’s hard to remember a time when remote calls and Zoom meetings didn’t completely take over the workday. The COVID-19…
When to tell a potential employer about a disability in a remote-work environment
Career Advice | Paralegal doesn’t want a disability to hinder any opportunities, but also doesn’t want to surprise prospective employers…
Try Using These Action Verbs to Get Your Resume Noticed
Everyone wants their resume to stand out. While your job-specific skills are the most important factor, how you describe those…