Last month, I ran into Jane* at my gym, where she had set up a small coffee stand. At first, I didn’t think much of it. But every Friday since, I’ve gotten my coffee from her, and our conversations have deepened. Last week, she opened up to me about how she ended up there. I finally understood ...
The 7 Work Boundaries You Need This Holiday Season (+ Bonus Tip)
'Tis the season to take time off around the holidays or serve as a backup for a coworker. If you are the latter employee, you may have busy days at work. And that's why you need work boundaries. The holiday season is a time for joy, family, friends, and celebrations, but it can also be ...
What are transferable skills, and why are they important?
Ever wonder what transferable skills are and why they are essential? You are not alone! Transferable skills are invaluable assets with the power to open doors to diverse career opportunities you might not have considered before. Have you ever felt stuck in your professional journey because you ...
Proven Strategies For Managing Workplace Stress
Stress has become a familiar companion in our fast-paced world, particularly in the workplace. It would help to equip yourself with the right strategies for managing workplace stress. You are constantly juggling deadlines and managing workloads and are expected to perform your best. The ...
Quiet Promotion After Mass Layoffs? How to Negotiate or Move On
If you survived a mass layoff, the aftermath is a quiet promotion! As a team player, you'll likely be asked to work on more tasks while the team is understaffed. After eight months, you still perform the additional functions while keeping the same salary and title. How can your company achieve ...
The Negative Work Environment Effects On Your Well-Being
Do you feel frustrated as soon as you get a work email notification? That's a common sign of negative work environment effects. You open your inbox and see 30+ unread messages. It feels like everyone is asking for everything at the same time. Every email has an ask and a deadline. You spend 10+ ...