In this latest post for Psychology Today, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) explores how modern career paths have shifted away from the traditional, predictable upward trajectory. This shift causes many individuals to face burnout or realize they are not suited for management. Instead, voluntarily taking […]
This piece from Fast Company emphasizes that clarity and well-defined boundaries are the keys to a successful transition for working parents seeking part-time roles. For those hoping to pivot, this means having clear goals about what they want to achieve in the reduced schedule […]
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the hiring process by implementing AI-powered resume screening, skills-based hiring, and using virtual recruiters. For people returning to the workforce, this shift is a double-edged sword: AI-driven hiring can reduce bias against career gaps by focusing on transferable skills and accomplishments, […]
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 […]
In this piece for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) shares tips and advice on how to return to the workforce after a break. Beyond just a focus on skills and gaps, she focuses on the importance of knowing who you are […]
Written by Lauren Beam, MS, NCC (’07), Director of Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising costs of childcare, a staggering 1.8 million women exited the workforce in 2020. Additionally, recent studies have […]
In this piece for Fast Company written by LinkedIn’s vice president for Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Rosanna Durruthy, she shares results from a survey of over 2,000 Black professionals about challenges in the workplace conducted by LinkedIn. Learn about the importance and significance […]
Have you ever wondered how people get to leadership roles, especially those who don’t look like anyone who has come before them? In this conversation on the Read with Jenna podcast with host Jenna Bush Hager, Ruth Simmons, former president of Prairie View A&M […]
When was the last time you gave someone critical feedback? Do you think you gave it fairly and equitably? Chances are, if you were giving feedback to a woman, you may have “softened” your message. In this piece in the Harvard Business Review, authors […]
In this piece for the Harvard Business Review, the authors interviewed 37 women who work in senior leadership roles to learn about the top behaviors that have helped propel their careers forward. Additionally, this article examines how women grow their careers despite systemic problems […]