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In the last few weeks, we have seen an incredible amount of activism on foot and across social media as companies, influencers, and everyday people have grown more vocal in sharing words of encouragement, support, and solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Words like “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion” are trending, Black-owned business sales are […] More
Here’s a question for you: do you have your dream job? If your response to that question is a resounding, “Uhh…no,” rest assured that you aren’t alone. A survey from MidAmerica Nazarene University found that only 25 percent of Americans say they’re currently in their dream job. Of course, some dream careers are completely unattainable. […] More
Not to be dramatic or anything, but 2020 is basically a recipe for emotional exhaustion. Work is busy, headlines are scary, and we spend more time with our smartphones than we spend with our friends. If you feel like you’re on the brink of a breakdown, you’re not alone. A Gallup study found that two-thirds […] More
While my home is always my office, I don’t normally work from home all day every day. When my county enacted strict social distancing orders, I went from the hustle and bustle of going to meetings, taking a gym break in the middle of the day, and going on long walks to the library, to […] More
Conveying your passion is critical to finding a new role. More and more interviews are happening via video, and we want to make a great impression before an in-person meeting. Further, our first impressions now almost always come from an emailed application, resume, or cover letter. With an increasingly competitive job market, bringing your personality, […] More
I’m willing to guess that you’re a woman focused on self-growth and assurance. If not, you wouldn’t be reading this article — am I right? Before you start being too hard on yourself, please know that self-assurance isn’t something you’re born with. It’s formed based on healthy habits that we have created and developed over […] More
There are so many different personalities hanging out in the workplace, aren’t there? From the most vibrant extroverts to the most chill introverts, there’s an equal need for both types of personalities in any field. While many successful employees are those extroverts who shine in the spotlight, there is something incredibly unique and valuable about […] More
July 2016: that’s when I’d had enough. When I started thinking that there must be another way to lead a more fulfilling and successful career for someone like me: a Black, British woman working in the corporate world. A professional life that, although not necessarily free from the stereotypes that persist everywhere, was at least […] More
