Career Blog

As a business grows, so does its headcount. And this can make maintaining the company culture — as well as employee engagement — much harder.

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.

Admit it. After all of these months, the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to really get to you.  At first you liked the comfort and convenience of working from home.

Sometimes you leave a job for greener pastures and realize you actually had it pretty good before—and sometimes your former employer comes calling with a new opportunity.

As a 55+ worker, the workplace dynamic was different when you started your career. It was common for people to retire after a career with one employer in one industry. Since then the game has changed.

Traditional interview styles have their uses. But these interviews have their drawbacks. To overcome these drawbacks, industrious companies have adopted new tools and techniques. Here are the top five and how you can best prepare for them.

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.

So, what exactly goes into creating a terrific workplace? Transactional approaches such as free lunches and bring-your-dog-to-work day, office parties — you name it — will be welcomed by your staff. But they only serve to build entitlement, not engagement.

Have you ever thought about which careers are considered the best to have? This list will show you the top five careers in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia metro area (DMV) and the skills required for each.

Generation X—ironically—receives media attention for being the forgotten or "leapfrog" generation. If you're a member of Generation X and seeking to transition careers, here are some things to keep in mind.

Your resume is sterling. You’ve got degrees to spare, a solid work history, and an attractive list of certificates and awards. Any company would be lucky to have you. So why hasn’t anyone called you back?

Whether you’re searching for a new job or simply looking to get ahead in your current career, social media can be an invaluable resource. Set yourself up for success with these helpful tips for utilizing social media in your job search/career.

Defining and managing culture in a small company is a different ball game than in a large one. Beyond 150, it becomes difficult to build trust at an individual level. And at this scale, an organization needs to start putting formal policies in place.

A good mentor will be able to assist you in both your personal and professional development—essentially, helping you realize your full potential. Here are some of the benefits of having a workplace mentor.

Company values create a powerful declaration of your intentions for your organization’s culture. Values going right keep your organization moving forward, but issues with values can become very visible very fast.

It’s been a good couple of years for scammers. Employment scams were rated the riskiest of 2019 by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). To help you stay safe, here’s how to spot and avoid job-search scams.

From quantum computing and smartphones to every bit of code and digital device in between, given our society’s reliance on and obsession with technology, there’s little doubt tech jobs will dominate the workforce in the very near future—that is, if the robots still allow us to work.

Most people have a vague sense of what marketers do. Are you considering a career in marketing? Here are some potential career paths worth researching.

A fixation on “happiness” is evidence of a significant change in people’s relationship with work. In fact, research shows that having “happy employees” is not a goal worthy of an organization’s energy and brainpower.

We've all been there: waiting for the phone to ring with the job offer you expect. But then the phone rings, and you're told thanks, but no thanks. Here's how to still position yourself for the next position at that company.