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  • Financial Terms Every Professional Needs to Know

    Financial Terms Every Professional Needs to Know

    8/26/2019

    In a previous article, Duke Corporate Education professor Joe Perfetti shared why it is important to improve your knowledge of finance. As a follow-up, here is a short test so you can gauge whether your financial knowledge skills are adequate.
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    How to Use a Job Change to Hit Your Financial Reset Button

    How to Use a Job Change to Hit Your Financial Reset Button

    10/8/2020

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  • Take Your Career To The Next Level With Enhanced Finance Knowledge

    Take Your Career To The Next Level With Enhanced Finance Knowledge

    8/19/2019

    Not everyone needs to be a financial guru, especially if that is not one’s particular skillset. But, if you really want to grow in your career as a manager or professional working in a non-financial role, then it is imperative to enhance your knowledge of finance.
  • Finance: Which Direction Should You Choose?

    Finance: Which Direction Should You Choose?

    5/7/2020

    You’ve always been fascinated by money—not in a greedy way, but in a strategic, “how do I make it grow?” kind of way.
  • Is Early Retirement an Option for You?

    Is Early Retirement an Option for You?

    2/1/2020

    We’ve all asked ourselves the question. Maybe it came after a grueling month at work or after seeing your globetrotting friend’s posts or after counting the wishes on your ever-expanding bucket list.
  • How Much should You Put Into Your 401(k)?

    How Much should You Put Into Your 401(k)?

    1/21/2020

    Navigating your way toward financial security in retirement isn’t exactly a simple task and requires careful consideration when deciding how, when, and where to invest your money in order to maximize returns.
  •  The 5 Best Industries for Job Security

    The 5 Best Industries for Job Security

    5/17/2023

    Are you looking for a stable career path with long-term job security? Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a change, these industries offer careers with excellent opportunities for professional growth and financial stability.
  • How does your workplace encourage employee well-being?

    How does your workplace encourage employee well-being?

    10/25/2022

    Employee well-being covers the overall mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of employees. Top Workplaces leaders understand well-being initiatives support a people-centric culture. 
  • Employees can reveal what holds companies back

    Employees can reveal what holds companies back

    1/19/2021

    The new year is often crowded with lots of priorities. And as a result, attention to the employee experience gets lost in the shuffle. Read on to see how to address it....
  • Your Workplace Needs A Mid-Year Checkup

    Your Workplace Needs A Mid-Year Checkup

    6/2/2020

    It’s common for organizations to take stock of their employees at the start of the new year. They celebrate extraordinary performance and vow to fix the areas that are broken.
  • Debunking the Top 3 Myths to the  Federal Government’s Security Clearance Process

    Debunking the Top 3 Myths to the Federal Government’s Security Clearance Process

    10/27/2015

  • Are You Ready for a Recession? 6 Ways You Can Prepare

    Are You Ready for a Recession? 6 Ways You Can Prepare

    6/4/2023

    Recessions can be a scary time in the workplace, but there are ways you can brace yourself for the potential economic hit. Read on for some work and finance tips to keep in mind as things slow down.
  • You Lost Your Job, Now What?

    You Lost Your Job, Now What?

    4/7/2020

    Is there anything more stressful in life than losing your job unexpectedly? Probably, but suddenly suffering such a huge blow while simultaneously being straddled with an overwhelming sense of financial uncertainty is enough to cause crippling levels of anxiety
  • 4 Tips For Snagging More Than A Cost-of-Living Raise

    4 Tips For Snagging More Than A Cost-of-Living Raise

    2/5/2019

    A cost-of-living raise is nice. But it would be a whole lot nicer if your annual raise actually made a significant difference in your paycheck. Sure, it helps to keep up with inflation. But a raise that goes above and beyond the minimum helps you feel more financially secure and builds self-confi...
  • Give Yourself Permission to Focus Elsewhere, For Now

    Give Yourself Permission to Focus Elsewhere, For Now

    6/22/2021

    As you consider whether this might be a good time to start career exploration keep these things in mind....
  • A Job Where Salary and Benefits Matter Most. Now what?

    A Job Where Salary and Benefits Matter Most. Now what?

    6/1/2021

    You never have to apologize for caring about your income. When someone tells me that their income and benefits are the most important consideration here are the questions I ask them, next.
  • Are Millennials Choosing to Delay Finding Partners Due to Work?

    Are Millennials Choosing to Delay Finding Partners Due to Work?

    8/19/2019

    Millennials have delayed finding partners until much later than their parents. Is work responsible for millennials’ delayed partnerships? The answer is yes. And no. And also, it’s complicated.
  • 5 Hot Jobs Where Salaries Are Growing

    5 Hot Jobs Where Salaries Are Growing

    7/24/2019

    If you're looking to snag a job with a high salary, Washington D.C. is definitely a city to consider for career options. Here are five of the hottest jobs with growing salaries.
  • Warning Signs Your Potential Employer May Not Understand Your Needs As An Older Jobseeker

    Warning Signs Your Potential Employer May Not Understand Your Needs As An Older Jobseeker

    8/18/2022

    Over 50 and searching for a job? Look for these red flags which may mean your needs are not being understood.
  • Inflation-Based Salary Trends and Considerations

    Inflation-Based Salary Trends and Considerations

    4/28/2022

    Anyone who has been to the grocery store or filled up their gas tank knows your paycheck does not go as far as it used to. How are employers reacting to the collision between the Great Resignation and the highest inflation rates in 40 years?
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