Talking Great Pajama Jobs and Job Hunting
The Great Remote Work Experiment has shown that it works. What had already been a global movement is here to stay. Here are some of my tips on how to…
Retirees Finding Purpose in a Second Act
Kerry Hannon recently spent time with five retirees to learn how their post-retirement work is bringing meaning to their lives and making a difference in the world, even as the…
First Woman Jockey To Ride in The Kentucky Derby and Resilience
If anything, those naysayers, who resented the lifting of the ban on female jockeys, made Ms. Crump want to be a jockey even more. “That’s what happens when you’re told…
As President and Political Pundits Throw Age Insults, Older Workers Pay
It may be a campaign tactic, but older workers be forewarned. Ageism runs deep in our culture–especially in the workplace.
How Family Businesses Can Adapt to COVID-19
“This crisis is forcing family businesses to make trade-offs among objectives that would have previously been unimaginable — all while dealing with the complex dynamics of a family.”
Keeping a Dream Alive During the Pandemic
“Without my employees, I can’t be where I am today,” she said. “I need them. I can’t betray them. In the long run, they will be there for me.”
From Family Recipes to Whole Foods to ‘Survival Mode’
It is possible for small businesses to come out even stronger, said Scott Shigeoka, an entrepreneurship coach. “There will be small operators like Iwi Fresh that walk away from this…
Why Working From Home Benefits Older Workers — and Their Employers
"I love working remotely,” says one 64-year-old First West accountant manager. “I miss my coworkers’ smiling faces, which always brighten my day. But the extra time in the morning allows…
Here’s Where the Money is for Small Businesses
For a small business trying to stay afloat during the shock of the coronavirus, every little bit of financial aid can have a bearing on their future.
Looking For Jobs While You Wait Out COVID-19
Many employers have instituted hiring freezes. Job postings have dropped. But that doesn’t mean you should put the brakes on your search. It’s frustrating, but one move you can make…