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Jen's Winding Path
11/22/2022
Jen's Winding Path from Professor to Communications Strategy Consultant. -
5 Myths about Working from Home
4/21/2024
As you make the case for a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement, be prepared to offer counterpoints to these too-common myths about working from home. -
How to Get a Work Visa
4/10/2024
Applying for a work visa can seem (and be) complicated, but there are basic steps to get you on your way toward working in the U.S. -
The battle to acquire and retain the right people for the right jobs never ends. The notion that people are motivated purely by money has been largely disproven.
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Automation is here to stay. So how can you integrate it into your workday?
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While most workplaces are not using artificial intelligence (AI), the technology is getting attention and raising some concerns, a recent Top Workplaces survey shows.
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Nothing worthwhile is ever easy
2/5/2023
Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. That’s what I was taught and it’s a mindset that largely remains. I continue to believe that most of what we most want to do is a combination of setting an intention and following through with the effort. -
Why Don't Happy Songs Exist About Work?
11/7/2022
Why is it that no happy songs exist about work? What does that say about work in society? -
What does workplace flexibility really mean?
10/20/2022
Work-life flexibility is not about finding balance. It means creating a culture where employees meet the demands of their personal lives while maintaining high levels of work performance. -
Plenty of companies are advertising for “remote workers” right now. But how do you know that the employer you choose is truly committed to its remote employees and not just using the setup as a temporary fix?
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Managers have different responsibilities than employees in individual contributor roles. Balancing leadership demands with team support can present a unique challenge. Read on to learn more!
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You might be addicted to Instagram, but do you have what it takes to be a marketing and communications pro? Find out which skills hiring managers prize the most in job candidates.
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Does your workplace put enough into training and development? Done right, it eliminates skill gaps, teaches workers modern technologies, and helps employees become product experts. Read on to learn more!
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You have figured out how to work fully remote—but now you are being asked to return to the office a few days a week. How can you connect with your boss in a hybrid environment that tries to keep the best of both worlds?
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You have switched to working remotely or going “hybrid.” Does company culture matter when you are working from home? The answer might surprise you.
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Did You Give Your Best Effort?
3/22/2022
You can’t know everything that goes on in the heads of those making choices, but often we can do better in sharing ourselves with those making choices. Read on to learn more!! -
Here is the new reality of today’s world of work: Companies need to experiment with flexible work arrangements or risk losing employees to the companies that do.
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Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 4. Isn’t that nice? It celebrates the feel-good connection between workers and the workplace. Read on to see how to continually show appreciation to your team!
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When talking to your boss, your approach can make all the difference. There are certain ways to respectfully—and successfully—share your wants with your employer.