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Joy’s Winding Path
10/2/2023
When I left corporate America for Bollywood, I made new friends who had also pivoted from corporate careers into the arts. Now, about 10-15 years into my professional life, I have a growing group of friends who are corporate and creative at the same time. They call their careers by different name... -
Each year, The Washington Post partners with Energage LLC, an independent employee-engagement firm, to survey employees representing hundreds of companies, nonprofits, and associations. Now in its 10th year, The Washington Post Top Workplaces program winners will be announced at an event hosted a...
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Mahasin’s Winding Path
6/5/2023
I had to intentionally interrogate how I had arrived at these beliefs, make a cognitive shift, and craft a new definition for success for myself rooted and connected to my most sacred values. I am so glad that I did. -
As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.
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Working abroad isn’t all coffee and croissants. Before you accept a position in a foreign country, make sure you fully understand the immigration, healthcare, and financial risks you’re taking.
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You’ve likely been told to “take initiative” at work. But sometimes, that strategy doesn’t take you anywhere.
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All companies have the desire to appear innovative and at the top of their game. But what can you do as an individual employee to bring that kind of innovation to your own role?
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With the recent A.I. boom, those considering a career in tech may want to think about becoming a NLP engineer. What can you expect when pursuing this career?
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So you think you want to become a data scientist? Discover exactly what the job involves, including current salary expectations and future outlook.
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Being your own boss isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Successful entrepreneurship starts with avoiding these seven common pitfalls too often faced by new business owners.
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Participating in your company’s 401(k) plan is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. Learn the basics for making the most of this retirement benefit.
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Melina’s Winding Path
9/11/2023
Trust your gut! But in order to get there, first learn the difference between your gut/intuition and your fear or trauma responses. Get clear on what your values are and let your values lead the way -
I found myself getting annoyed by an extremely persistent salesperson last week. Their initial outreach made it seem like they weren’t selling anything, but after reading daily efforts to engage in a conversation, they went into a hard sell about their solution being the answer to all my problems...
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When workers are demotivated, they’ll fall back on doing the absolute bare minimum. They may be mostly doing their job, but they likely aren’t doing it well and they don’t really care anymore. That kind of disengagement has an insidious long-term effect that goes beyond the individual employee. I...
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Do you feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t have it all figured out? Do you feel uncomfortable accepting compliments? Do you soften routine communications with certain qualifiers? If you’re answering yes, we’ve got some confidence-building strategies for you.
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How to Research a Potential Employer
2/8/2023
It’s vital to enter a job interview knowing everything you can about your potential employer. See what resources can help you best investigate when considering a change in the workplace. -
Other than a salary increase, most employees’ top request would be for more vacation time. Learn what to do—and what not to do—when considering asking your boss for more days off.
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It’s official: Your office has gone remote, and in-person interactions are a thing of the past. But communication doesn’t have to be. Read on for some ideas to help strengthen your work relationships when everyone is on their own.
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As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.
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The Southeast quadrant of Washington, DC, is a busy place. Working in SE DC? Here are the top 8 places you should live.