What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur
Not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. And not everyone can be an entrepreneur. Many people arenât ina situation that allows them towork 80 hours a week with no...
Category: Work
The Value of Outsourcing HR for Growing Small Businesses
As a small business owner, your plate is full. Between managing operations, increasing sales, and keeping clients happy, HR tasks may seem like another layer...
Pros and Cons of Becoming a Personal Trainer
Becoming a personal trainer is a popular career choice for fitness enthusiasts who want to turn their passion into a profession. The opportunity to help...
The âIdentity Transparencyâ Conundrum
As I was applying for summer internships this past spring, I had a lot of difficulty determining what to include on my resume. My first...
How to Build a Professional Network After Moving to a New City
Moving to a new city can be exciting and daunting, especially regarding your career. Building a professional network from scratch is one of your biggest challenges. A strong network is...
Work From Anywhere: Discover the Best Remote Jobs in 2024
In a world of rapidly changing technology and variability in employment, itâs becoming increasingly clear that the best remote jobs are the future. The freedom to choose...
Why Some Entrepreneurs Succeed Where Others Fail â 9 Ingredients for Success
You donât need an advanced degree or the perfect pedigree to become a successful entrepreneur. Yet the club of successful entrepreneurs is pretty exclusive. What...
Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Climate-Controlled Units as Inventory Havens
The entrepreneurial landscape is experiencing a powerful shift as more women than ever step into the role of business owner. From tech startups in Silicon...
Unlocking Potential and Advancing Your CareerÂ
Advancing your career success requires more than hard workâit demands a strategic approach to unlocking your full potential. In this guide to unlocking potential and...
Women in the Trucking Industry: Is it a Career For You?
The trucking industry has long been synonymous with masculinity, dominated by men who crisscross the country delivering goods. However, in recent years, there has been...
An Interview with Serge Robichaud, Financial Planning ProfessionalÂ
Have you been thinking about a career in finance? We put a few questions out to Serge Robichaud, a successful financial advisor with a wealth...
6 Safety Tips For Your Home Office
With the rise of remote work, having a home office has become more common. As more people embrace the flexibility and convenience of working from...
Strategies for Thriving in Remote Work
If your goal is to have a better work-life balance, remote work can provide that. It offers greater flexibility and autonomy, empowering you to manage...
Your Daily Commute Doesnât Need to be Anxiety-Inducing! Here are Some Proven Hacks To Own Your Morning
The daily grind of commuting is a familiar reality for many of us women. Whether you travel by car, public transport, or bike, safety and...
Shattering Glass Ceilings: How Female Leaders Are Reshaping Business Norms
As the business landscape evolves, a significant shift is seen in the rise of women-led innovations. Today, more than ever, female leaders are not just...
Paying it Forward: Going from Poverty to Corporate Success to Giving Back
I led global teams that delivered over $1B in revenues annually and quit at the peak of my career. Hereâs what I learned. As a young girl growing...
The Seven Types of Mentors You Need in Your Career
What do Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Rodrigo, and Laverne Cox have in common? Beyond their grit, talent, leveraging their reach to promote civic advocacy, and enviable...
Making Better Business Decisions â The Entrepreneurâs Guide
Starting and running a successful business boils down to several factors. Your business idea will, naturally, play a significant role in determining whether your company...
Office Ergonomics: Preventing Work-Related Injuries Among Professional Women
While there are more women in the workforce than ever, itâs still largely a place designed with men in mind. According to the President of...
Where to Turn When Youâre Laid Off â Should it Be TikTok?
If you are among the Generation Z set, you have few inhibitions about openly sharing aspects of your life on social media. Living an authentic...
Networking Beyond the Office: How to Host Events That Advance Your Career
Even if youâre a total star in the workplace, there are always ways you can take your job performance to the next level, even outside...
Hump Day: Itâs All Downhill From Here!
Welcome to the midweek milestone that has the power to turn your workweek frown upside down â Hump Day! In this light-hearted journey, weâll delve...
Navigating the Social Scene at Professional Events
Professional events are essential parts of your working calendar. These could be dedicated to providing women in business with key networking opportunities. Alternatively, they might be brand...
Transforming Your Home Office for Enhanced Well-being
In todayâs fast-paced world, our home office has become more than just a workspace; they are the epicentres of our professional and sometimes personal lives....
Does Your Job Feel Like Groundhog Day? Hereâs How to Get Out of The Rut.
Many of us have experienced that sinking feeling when our job starts to resemble the infamous Groundhog Day â repetitive, monotonous, and seemingly endless. The...
The Gig Economy and Freelancing: Opportunities and Challenges
The rise of the gig economy has transformed the traditional employment landscape, offering individuals the chance to work as freelancers and take on short-term, flexible...
Navigating the Pros and Cons of Remote Work
by Jackie LaMar · Jan 28, 2024 Remote work has become a defining aspect of the modern professional landscape, offering unprecedented flexibility and opportunities for...
Navigating the Political Minefield: Keeping Politics Out of Your Career to Avoid Derailing It
In an era where political discussions dominate headlines and social media feeds, keeping politics out of your professional life has become more challenging than ever....
Lifelong Learning: Itâs Not a Matter of Degrees (Part 3 of 4)
In a world that values continuous growth and adaptation, lifelong learning has transcended the confines of formal degrees. The pursuit of knowledge is no longer...
Empowering Workers: The Case for Organizing in the Face of Soaring Corporate Profits
In an era where corporate profits reach unprecedented heights, the call for fair wages and workersâ rights echoes louder than ever. While the entrepreneurial path...
How Internships Can Help Reduce the Cost of Your Education
After finishing your university degree, you may be contemplating taking on a Masterâs degree or college course to enhance your marketability when the time comes to...
How to Up Your Game When Giving Presentations
Delivering an engaging and impactful presentation is an art form that combines effective communication, audience engagement, and a clear conveyance of ideas. Whether youâre addressing...
Navigating Career Changes in an Unpredictable World
As we step into the coming year, the only constant seems to be change. In an ever-evolving world, career changes are becoming more common and...
10 Life and Career Myths You Thought Were True But Arenât
In the journey of life and career, we often encounter beliefs that shape our decisions and actions. However, some of these commonly held notions turn...
Skill-based Hiring: a Dive Into Tailoring Recruitment to Specific Competencies
Are you tired of sifting through countless resumes and conducting endless interviews, only to find that many candidates lack the necessary skills for the job?...
Bridging the Gap: Creating Opportunities for Women in Stem Careers
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professions are among the most sought-after and lucrative positions accessible in the modern world. Women continue to be underserved...
The Impact of Authentic Leadership on Organizational Culture
There is an undeniable connection between the caliber and expertise of leadership in an organization and that organizationâs ability to sustain a strong culture and...
The Financial Advantages of Outsourcing Content Moderation
The digital landscape continues to evolve, bringing with it a myriad of opportunities and challenges. One aspect that has surged in importance is content moderation....
The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office
As increasing numbers of companies are requiring employees to return to the office for 3-5 days per week, theyâre running into the buzzsaw of what...
Essential Skills for Remote Professionals in 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption to the day-to-day work routine and brought many changes to the workforce. Of the changes to the workforce,...
How To Get What You Want In Your Career By Nailing The Hard Asks
Nearly all of us at some point in our careers desperately want something from the boss, but we are hesitant about broaching the subject. Maybe...
Taking Command of a Room: 6 Tips to Use Even if Youâre Not the Boss . . . Yet
Taking command of a room is a powerful skill to learn and cultivate, even if youâre not in a position of formal authority⊠yet. Doing...
Work-Life Balance is Bullshit: Embrace the Organic Flow of Life
Are you an ambitious, and unapologetically goal-getter? If so, you are in the right place. If you are anything like me your plate is full,...