CAREER SELF-HELP
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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C. S. Lewis
How to cope with a workplace bully
Teamwork makes the dream work, as the saying goes, but unfortunately not everyone feels this way in the workplace. There will always be those who feel that the best way to progress their own careers is to bully and belittle other people, whether to eliminate them as a threat or because they genuinely feel like it [...]
Digital Communication Etiquette: Do’s And Don’ts Of Workplace Interactions
There has been a rapid growth in digital communication in the workplace in recent times. For example, companies have moved from phone calls and faxes to emails and chat. Even more, the advent of remote work and the need for collaboration has facilitated the use of new digital communication tools such as Slack and Skype. This [...]
There’s No One Right Path. But There Are Some Good Guideposts
This is a guest post by Rebekah Bastian. As you navigate your personal and professional life, you’ll be hit with decisions that feel both life-changing and overwhelming: Should you take a boring job that pays well, or one that’s less stable but emotionally fulfilling? Should you move across the country with the love of your life, [...]
Healthy Ways for a Digitally Balanced Life
How many times do you find that you check your personal cell phone for work messages while at home? Do you find yourself distracted by the latest YouTube video when you should be working? Or you're struck with FOMO - the fear of missing out that makes you constantly check on social media accounts to keep [...]
5 Helpful Benefits of a Gap Year
More than 30,000 students took off a semester or more before starting college in the United States. Gap years are becoming more popular, especially when students have been in school since age 4. Although they can get a bad rep, gap years can be beneficial in multiple ways. Continue reading to discover all of the benefits of gap years between [...]
Gender bias in employment benefits holding back women in tech
Flexible and home working are the most-desired employment benefits among women in the tech industry, but the stigma attached to these is having a negative impact on work-life balance and career progression. A new market report from specialist tech staffing firm Mason Frank International has found key gender differences in desired benefits and actual benefit entitlement in [...]