September 15, 2024 It’s time to embrace the career pivot Switching jobs—as well as changing industries—can be scary. But both are a natural part of many peoples’ career trajectories, and might offer you the refresh you need. BY Julia Herbst Contributor Judith Humphrey has had a number of jobs over the course of her professional life. … Continue reading It’s time to embrace the career pivot
August 31, 2024 A psychologist explains the 5 most common sources of career frustration (and how to find work that works for you) Tessa West is a social psychology professor at New York University and an expert on interpersonal communication. She has over 100 academic publications and is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. … Continue reading A psychologist explains the 5 most common sources of career frustration (and how to find work that works for you)
August 29, 2024 How to fall back in love with your job If you used to love what you did and are now feeling defeated or disengaged, there are options. BY Stephanie Vozza Most of us are excited to start a new job. The newness of your responsibilities and working relationships makes going to work each … Continue reading How to fall back in love with your job
June 07, 2024 How to fast-track your career after getting laid off A career expert shares nine things to keep in mind when you’re trying to rebound after a layoff. BY Corinne Mills Organizations are in a perpetual state of transformation driven by new technologies, leadership shake-ups, and ever-changing market conditions. While this can open up … Continue reading How to fast-track your career after getting laid off
June 06, 2024 This Spokane program prepares inmates for firefighting careers Arcadia 20’s elite firefighters are recruited from existing firefighting prison camps. BY Reuters The inmates of Washington state’s prison system tramp through the forest, their yellow uniforms and helmets bright against the brown branches and green leaves. They are Arcadia 20, or ARC 20, an … Continue reading This Spokane program prepares inmates for firefighting careers
May 29, 2024 How do I quit my job without burning bridges? Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, it’s always a good idea to leave on the best terms possible. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the … Continue reading How do I quit my job without burning bridges?
May 02, 2024 The 3 kinds of networks you need in your career In his new book ?Careers Unleashed,? Asad Husain shares how to build a robust and authentic professional network. BY Asad Husain In 2010, I was working for Dun & Bradstreet, based in New Jersey, as VP of HR International. I received a message … Continue reading The 3 kinds of networks you need in your career
April 25, 2024 The transformative power of career exploration in shaping the Gen Z identity Put yourself on a sustainable career path, aligned with your values and vision, with these tips from the author of ‘The Emotionally Intelligent Teen.’ BY Melanie McNally Navigating a new work environment can be challenging. You’re just starting your career and … Continue reading The transformative power of career exploration in shaping the Gen Z identity
April 21, 2024 How to stay productive during Mercury’s retrograde Whether you believe in astrology or not, there is never a bad time to fine-tune your productivity inside and outside the office. BY Avery Morgan If you’re into astrology, you might be counting down the days until April 25. That’s when Mercury retrograde, a cosmic event … Continue reading How to stay productive during Mercury’s retrograde
March 23, 2024 Work is harder than it should be for many people. Here’s how to make it better for yourself Andre Martin maintains you should spend more time looking for the right fit so that you spend more of your 13.5 years at work energized, engaged, fulfilled, and happy. BY Next Big Idea Club Andre … Continue reading Work is harder than it should be for many people. Here’s how to make it better for yourself
