Opinion
Social Media and the Job Search
In an incredibly short time, social media has entirely changed every facet of our lives. Many changes have been good, helping us connect with friends and family, meet and speak with new people, and promote businesses and brands. The proliferation of social media networks has also brought some negative changes to our world, particularly in…
Managers and the Importance of Team Recognition
Managers – do you use handwritten notes to express appreciation to your employees or peers when they do good work? If so, do you ever wonder what they do with those notes? My guess is that we all have some tucked away as evidence of the times and ways we made notable differences during our…
Why, After 13 Years, I’ve Gone Back to My Natural Curls?
I was born with hair, and lots of it! When I was little my mom told me that other women would KILL for hair like mine. As I grew older, I noticed all of the popular girls had straight and mostly blonde hair. But I continued with my dark, curly, and sometimes unruly hair (and…
The Art of Professional Networking
If you’ve been on the job market for any length of time, someone has likely told you why networking is essential. It’s true. The ‘multiplier effect’ of networking during a job search is a powerful tool to have working for you. You tell three people, and each of them tells three people, and so on….
The Importance of Mental Health Days
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to break the stigma of mental illness. Employers can really take the lead in shifting preconceived notions attached to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Mental Wellness is Important This may come as a shock, but mental health days are just as important as sick…
How YOU Can Make a Difference on Earth Day
Who remembers those PSA commercials featuring Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl? Only you can prevent forest fires. Give a hoot – don’t pollute! Or the Sesame Street cartoon where Frank the fish calls Carl on the phone to tell him not to leave the water running while brushing his teeth or the lake will…
Be Your Best
Being your best starts with being true to yourself. This is true in all areas of life – both professionally or personally. I would like to share a personal story about someone I know and love, who figured out that you can create a better self with courage and true self-acceptance. The journey to be…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality
March is Gender Equality Month, and it’s hard to believe in the year 2022, we experience the level of gender inequality we do – not only in the workforce but in life in general. The Covid-19 pandemic has not helped bridge that gap by any means; in fact, it forced a significant setback. “Across the…
Chinese New Year: The Year of the Tiger
One of my first memories as a child takes place on a little island in Malaysia, where I spent the first ten years of my life. It is a mix of fascination and terror as these giant lions and dragons moved to the beat of drums, climbed ladders, collided, and danced. Despite the tears and…
We Remember: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, January 27, is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD). This day brings the voices of the last of the survivors and further generations of survivors to the forefront. It provides us the opportunity for meaningful and timely conversations about the lasting impacts of the Holocaust and our…
