Thinking about a career change? You’re not alone. More than 20 million people quit their jobs in the second half of 2021, during what is now being called “the great resignation.” Whether you’re just daydreaming about making a change or have had one forced upon you through layoffs or downsizing, now is as good a […]
Category: Know Yourself
5 Things to Do Before Declaring a Major
Some students start their college careers knowing exactly what they want to be when they grow up, making choosing a major an easy decision. But this is not the case for everyone. Plenty of students don’t know what they want to major in before starting college, and many are still figuring things out throughout their […]
How to Start a Corporate Social Responsibility Program
More and more companies are beginning to take notice of the importance of social responsibility today and are realizing how much it matters to both their employees and customers. While many larger companies do offer some form of corporate giving or philanthropy, many organizations still don’t have a formal program in place and lack any […]
Preparing for the Future of Work
Over the last few decades, the way people work has been evolving and changing, fueled by technological advancements in automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovations around the way we receive goods and services — all of which has only been accelerated by the pandemic. These new innovations have forced companies to rethink the […]
Taking Care of Your Mental Health at Work
While workplace stress is nothing new, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated it for all types of workers. From the added stress of working from home (and now for some, anxiety around returning to the office again) to the millions of essential workers who had to put their own health at risk during the pandemic — […]
Taking Care of Business as a Freelancer
You’ve probably heard the term “gig work” or the phrase “gig economy” in the news quite a bit over the last few years. A lot of that conversation has focused on the new category of gig jobs created by app companies like Uber and Instacart. But for years — long before you could order up […]
Employee Stock 101: Get to Know Your Options
When you think about your benefits package as an employee, you might think about health insurance, 401k, or paid time off. But some employers offer an additional benefit to their employees in the form of equity in the company. Many companies — particularly startups or scale-ups — will offer stock options as part of your […]
First Job Out of College? Time to Start Investing
Whether you’re a recent grad or have already been in the workforce for a few years, it’s never too early or too late to start investing in your financial future. The sooner you get started, the easier it will be to achieve your financial goals and build a comfy nest egg for your later years. […]