Career Blog

There’s a right way to give your two weeks notice. Find it, and you’ll enjoy professional relationships to build on for years to come. Unfortunately, the pitfalls strewed across the path to a proper resignation are numerous, and stumbling can damage your chances for that stellar reference.

We all know we should stay focused at work, but distractions are an ever-present danger of the modern office. Diversions drain our focus because they are designed to prime our brains. Luckily, understanding a bit about how our brains work is the best tool for learning how to maintain focus on the...

Saying sorry is not always the way to go. Here's how we feel about apologizing in the office.

Layoffs: While there might not be a way to avoid the stress and anxiety, there are certainly things you can do to be prepared for a layoff cycle. Read on for all tips.

You got the job—congratulations! But unless you want to remain in an entry-level position long term, don’t relax. Now, you need to brand yourself so you stand out from your coworkers.

Being a better human involves showing up for people in ways that support them. In my efforts to be a better supporter of others, here are a few phrases I regularly deploy that get across my goal of helping them vs burnishing my ego:

People talk about your openness towards meeting others and it begets lots more meetings–if people found their conversation useful. Using my best Forrest Gump voice, “meetings are like a box of chocolates” and I get enough toffee or caramel filled relative to rum raisin to make them worth doing. S...

While meetings can drive decisions, spur collaboration, and strengthen relationships, everyone can agree poorly run meetings are a waste of time.

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.

Work-life balance matters more than ever, particularly with employees who prefer remote work but struggle to keep it from bleeding into their personal lives.

Unpaid internships are increasingly controversial and recognized as a non-inclusive approach to hiring. But still, you might find yourself tempted to take one. Know what to consider before you agree to work for free.

What are your plans for 2024? Think about how your workplace is going to improve throughout the year.

Let’s stop leaving PTO on the table and start making the most of our paid leave. A few strategic vacation tactics will put you on the path to a better mood and higher energy levels.

The success of every employer depends on finding and hiring the right talent. That starts with effective recruitment. Hiring the wrong employees costs organizations valuable time and money

I do often find myself mentoring and supporting nonprofit leaders who identify as LGBTQ+ or a Person of Color.

One of the qualities of a great workplace includes a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It boosts employee trust and commitment, directly impacting recruitment and retention. Organizations that promote DEI efforts also drive innovation and gain a competitive edge.

As a part of the recognition of the 2021 Star Nurses we will spotlight nurses through May 24th. Check back each week for more spotlights from our Star Nurses.