Loving Your Job in the Changing World of Work
For increasing numbers of workers, a lifetime of work with a small number of stable employers has given way to a succession of relatively short employment, freelance, or entrepreneurial engagements.…
Second Act: Therapist Squeezes Extra Income Out of Smoothies
In the beginning, Ginny Corbett says, she just wanted to help people heal. While working as a licensed psychotherapist, it puzzled her that many of her clients relied on pills…
5 Things To Do When Your Job Title Is Outdated
Here’s the dilemma: You’ve had the same job title for years, but the job you do has evolved to become something quite different than what your job title reflects. Now…
8 Ways to Get Training On The Job
Last week, I saw Robert De Niro’s latest film, The Intern, where he plays a 70-year-old intern at a hip startup run by a Millennial (Anne Hathaway). It’s a cute…
What to Do When All You Want to Do Is Quit
Dream of quitting your job? You’re not alone. A recent report by the Conference Board, a research group, found that less than 50% of workers are satisfied with their jobs.…
Finding Balance Between Work and Home.
Finding autonomy at the office could be a key to finding balance between work and home. Author Kerry Hannon discusses career topics in her new book, ‘Love Your Job: The…
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Looking for a Job? Previous Employers Could be The Answer
Who says you can’t go home again? I’m talking about returning to work for a former employer. Since it’s Labor Day, I thought there’s no time like the present to…
Kerry’s Expert Views: Why Employers Should Hire More Workers Over Age 50
What do you do if you’re a 52-year-old woman looking for a job in an industry dominated by men? If you’re Patricia Hochkins, you shorten your name to Pat, remove…
How to Volunteer Your Way to a Job
According to LinkedIn research, 42 percent of hiring managers surveyed say they view volunteer experience as equivalent to formal work experience. “Discounting skills gained in volunteer work is a common…
Millennials Views On Working
I sometimes worry as my Millennial nieces and nephews scramble to get traction in the working world and find jobs that are meaningful, pay the bills and still allow them…
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