Transitioning from college life to your professional career is an exciting time full of growth and possibility. It can also be a little bit scary (in a good way!). You’re making big decisions about where to work and what path to take, developing new professional relationships, and maybe even learning how to be financially independent […]
Tag: Professional Development
4 Steps to Starting an Employee Resource Group
An Employee Resource Group (ERG) is a voluntary, employee-led group that aligns with a company’s mission and helps foster a safe and supportive working environment and professional development opportunities for specific groups of employees. ERGs are important to the creation of more inclusive workplace cultures. As Aiko Bethea writes in the Harvard Business Review: “Typically […]
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 […]
Finding Purpose and Engagement at Work
Most of us will spend about a third of our lives at work. (That’s literally thousands of Monday mornings.) So being engaged and passionate about what we do can really impact our quality of life. Your ideal job should give you a feeling of purpose and allow you to engage in interesting work with people […]
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 […]
5 Professional Development Books to Read This Summer
Summer is in full swing, and whether you’re planning to do some traveling or just spend time relaxing at home, there’s nothing like a good book to keep you company. If it’s a book that might also provide some professional guidance or personal inspiration, even better. We recently shared 5 Great Business Podcasts for Your […]
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 — […]
Making a Safe Return to the Office Post-Pandemic
For millions of professionals around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we experience work. Many non-essential employees began working remotely for the first time ever, and on top of that, working parents had to (somehow) get things done with kids at home doing virtual learning. Now, with vaccines available to every American 12 […]
5 Great Business Podcasts for Your Summer Vacation
Summer is here and after a long (looong) year, many of us are ready to get out and take a road trip, visit family, or plan a vacation that involves relaxing near some body of water. But while you’re driving, flying, or lounging by the pool, there’s nothing better than throwing on a great podcast […]
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Just like you protect your physical property — locking your car doors, keeping a close eye on your wallet or purse, or maybe even installing a home alarm system — any intellectual property that belongs to you needs to be protected as well. Intellectual property (IP) is any product of your human “intellect” that the […]