There are many benefits to running your own business. You have the flexibility of setting your own hours and making your own decisions. But of course, there are many drawbacks, too, including feeling responsible if your business fails.
If you …
Career counselors are an invaluable resource for guidance as you prepare to enter the workforce. As a college student, you have likely stopped in to pick up a few tips for your first college job interview or to grab an …
Getting laid off can feel like the end of the world… But it’s far from it.
Feeling nervous about losing your job isn’t uncommon. In fact, 78 percent of Americans are worried about losing their jobs, so you’re just a …
What’s one thing the world could always use a lot more of? Candy? Or how about kittens? Yes, these are both very good answers, but they’re not what we’re looking for today. What we really need is more kindness. Thankfully, …
You already knew that it was difficult to make career decisions. But did you know that we’re too often drawn to make the worst job choices?
According to Executive Coach Yolanda Yu, many job seekers take a job because they’re afraid they …
Let’s say you’ve just received your annual performance review. While many of the categories are positive, your boss offered unexpected negative feedback in an area in which you thought you excelled. You cycle through emotions: anger, then sadness, then confusion. …
Getting along well with your coworkers is crucial to your success and your team’s success. So, when a coworker is unprofessional and unpleasant to work with, it’s important to understand how to deal with them. Below, you’ll find tips that …
In a perfect world with unlimited resources, organizations would focus attention on developing each and every one of their employees to the highest performance levels, regardless of cost.
However, in a modern business environment where resource management is critical to …
Stress can cause serious physical and emotional issues. When people are asked to name their biggest sources of stress, work is often at or near the top of the list. Why do we find work so stressful? What kinds of …
The number of Americans living abroad varies considerably depending on where you look. The U.S. State Department says around 10 million Americans reside outside the country, while the United Nations says it’s about 3.2 million.
Though the number varies, this …
