If you find yourself preparing for retirement or starting your post-career life, it can be challenging to figure out your identity and meaningful for this next phase. In this article from Wisebird, explore what it means to reframe your self-identity after leaving the world […]
The reasons for why anyone might have an employment gap can be varied, such as taking a break to care for a family member or new baby, due to a health concern, moving to a new city or country, or because of a layoff. As […]
What’s the best way to communicate with your colleagues and employees at work? With a rise in remote and hybrid work environments, many organizations are relying on Slack, Zoom, or even phone meetings. Whether you find yourself in a new job role, taking on a […]
All you have to do is pull up your Instagram or TikTok app to be bombarded with posts and videos about making “easy, passive income” online through various digital means. In fact, “The hashtags #makemoneyonline and #sidehustle have 1.5 and 2.5 million posts on TikTok, […]
Do you have a growth mindset? According to Carmine Gallo (Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of The Bezos Blueprint) in this article for Inc., the most valuable skill you bring to any job role is the desire to keep learning new skills. […]
In this article written by Deloitte employee Lori Wren Elerts, she shares reflections and lessons learned from 18 years of managing her career and being a present parent. Additionally, she describes the importance of having organizational support for working parents shifting between personal and […]
If your team and fellow employees are primarily working virtually, this article from Forbes offers up tips for turning those online interactions into real and meaningful connections. “Building meaningful relationships in the virtual world may require more effort and intention than in-person interactions, but […]
By now you’ve probably heard the statistic that 85% of jobs are landed because of who you know. For this very reason, it’s more important than ever for new college graduates and young professionals to build their social capital. In this piece from EdSource, […]
In this latest post for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) explains why strong networks provide opportunities for professional advancement, feedback, and social support. She offers up four steps to build and diversify your network. “It can be tempting to fill these […]
The start of a new year is the perfect time to emphasize the importance of investing in people and relationships. We hope that you’ll join us in celebrating National Mentoring Month along with the WFU Mentoring Resource Center throughout January 2025 – a time to recommit […]
