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
April 28, 2024 How these 15 first-generation leaders broke barriers in their careers ‘Just because someone has not done something before doesn’t mean that it can’t be done.’ BY Featured While challenging by nature, the corporate world can be even harder to navigate for first-generation leaders. Commonly cited issues include lacking family guideposts, established networks, … Continue reading How these 15 first-generation leaders broke barriers in their careers
By The Conversation January 12, 2024 Having a child is bad for a woman’s earnings. This is not only in the immediate period after the birth, but across her lifetime—as shown in research by recent economics Nobel prize-winner Claudia Goldin. On the other hand, men who become fathers are perceived as self-reliant and decisive. And they are often … Continue reading Mothers are more likely to work worse jobs—while fathers thrive in careers
By Sam Becker July 20, 2023 Not all military veterans see action on a battlefield, but many of them may end up fighting for fair pay or better career opportunities once their time in the service is over. That’s the conclusion of a new paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: … Continue reading How the ‘hero veteran’ trope limits job options and damages post-military careers
Most marketing technology professionals are satisfied with their jobs despite accelerating churn. Chris Wood on April 6, 2023 Marketers are finding ample opportunities to advance their careers and up their pay, the 2023 MarTech Salary and Career Survey found. These opportunities contribute to high satisfaction among those who work in the thriving field. 74% of … Continue reading Frequent promotions and salary increases contribute to thriving martech careers
By AJ Hess March 11, 2023 U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has long described loneliness as a major health crisis. Researchers have found that loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day and that loneliness reduces workers’ performance. … Continue reading New report finds 60% of women in leadership feel more lonely as their careers progress
By Kindra Hall January 31, 2022 “I’m not good enough.” “No one respects my ideas.” “My boss hates me.” “They never acknowledge my hard work.” “I’ve just been lucky so far.” “That’s just not possible for me.” When it comes to the self-stories (or internal narratives that we often don’t realize we’ve created) we tell … Continue reading Before you switch careers, consider reexamining this
Chris Biscuiti September 13, 2021 Right now, one of the most popular reasons for changing careers is people can get burned out. Whether their industry was impacted by the pandemic or they are simply tired of working for a certain boss or company, those who are looking to switch things up are simply trying to … Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Yourself About Changing Careers and Avoiding Professional Burnout
Geraldine Convento August 15, 2021 Marketing has become one of the most in-demand sectors to work in. Why? Because it is impactful, exciting, and innovative! As an agency owner, I’ve interviewed many candidates fresh out of college and also have mentored a few that were pursuing their degrees. I have seen what has worked well … Continue reading Tips On Careers for Marketing Majors
Diane H. Wong June 23, 2021 Entering the web design field requires specific education requirements which lead to certification as an internet webmaster, indicating a good foundation to employers. Becoming a web designer is the dream job of many people today who are thinking about changing careers. This is especially true for those who have … Continue reading Changing Careers to Become a Web Designer
