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Mental Health In/Out of the Workplace

The Significance As a society, we’ve made great progress when it comes to talking about and understanding mental health. However, there is always something more that we can do. Although mental health problems have always been present, they’ve become a lot more prevalent and obvious in today’s day in age. Covid-19, social media, television, and…
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Is Freelancing Right for You?

Working a nine-to-five or even part-time job can get monotonous. Thankfully, today, they’re not the only employment options. Freelancers can make a livable wage while gaining coveted job flexibility. Let’s discuss if freelancing is right for you. What is a Freelancer, Anyway? Freelancers are generally independent contractors who perform a variety of services like writing,…
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Radio is Dying

By: Leah Howard Ever since I was a kid, the sounds of the radio have filled my house. My parents are frequent radio listeners, and I sometimes forget that radio is still a form of entertainment, at least until I move back in with them for extended periods of time.  The fact is, however, radio…
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Tips for Successful Interviews

The key to a successful interview is preparing ahead of time. If you’re reading this article, you’re already on the path to a great interaction with your potential employer. Here are seven useful interview tips: Prepare Ahead of Time Before you apply for a job, research the company and ensure you’re a good fit. You…
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How to Choose the Right Career

Sometimes choosing the right career seems like an impossible task. Choosing a career involves self-reflection and exploration, and the process can seem like a job in itself. However, considering more than half of Americans are unsatisfied with their jobs, according to Forbes, it’s clearly important to take the time and effort to find an occupation…
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The Importance of LinkedIn

Creating and maintaining a LinkedIn profile is one of the first steps to a successful career path. That may sound like an exaggeration, but this professional networking platform is one of the number one ways to find job opportunities and connect with others in your field. Four Reasons to Use LinkedIn LinkedIn hosts 660 million…
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How to Stop Stagnating and Seizing Opportunities

Most all of us reach a point in life where we feel unmotivated and unfulfilled. We start stagnating, losing interest in our tasks, and procrastinating on responsibilities. While these periods of stagnation are normal, they shouldn’t last long. Far too many people start stagnating and think it’s the end for them, whether in their careers,…
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The Importance of Creativity in the Workplace

Creativity is not just for artists and novelists. To succeed in the business world, you must also be creative, according to Forbes. Whether you need to craft an engaging resume, think outside the box for event promotion, or pivot careers, innovation and imagination are your allies. Six Benefits of Creativity in the Workplace 1. Creativity…
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How to Eliminate Zoom Fatigue

After utilizing Zoom for my classes and meetings for over a year now, I find it can be tiring to open up my laptop, sit at my desk, and go through hours of Zoom meetings everyday. The effects of online work can range from mental exhaustion to physical symptoms like headaches, muscle pain, and eye…
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Digital Transformation and Agile Teams

Agility: the ability to adapt quickly to changes and use our knowledge from the past correctly on a topic that we do not have experience with.  With an agile team, agile leader, and agile organization, we can go beyond the boundaries of our perspectives. We can create team-based structures where different competencies come together in…
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