This insightful analysis from TIME featuring Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin explores how the workplace must evolve to support the “time tax” inherent in modern parenting. By reimagining how we structure our teams, we can create a more equitable environment where professional success and personal […]
Whether you’re a manager or part of a team, you might notice that your workday gets eaten up by meetings and emails. Before you know it, the day is over, and you haven’t had any time to think about new initiatives or get creative about […]
As Wake Forest alumni, we are used to going above and beyond what is expected of us. In school, we stayed up late and did the extra credit assignments; at work, we put in extra hours or take on tasks not strictly within our job […]
AI is transforming business culture, and we know it. The increased and consistent use of AI changing how we communicate, expect feedback, how we trust our colleagues, and more. This fascinating article from Fast Company outlines some of the biggest communication and cultural […]
Recently our AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) was featured on the University of Kentucky Alumni Association’s Job Club webinar series and shared her expertise on what to consider when making a career pivot. She discusses the current state of the job market, how to identify […]
Constant “work dreaming” can be a sign that our professional responsibilities are encroaching on the rest and reflection needed to sustain our long-term mission. By establishing intentional boundaries and wind-down rituals, we can ensure that our job doesn’t come at the expense of our own […]
Just as our behaviors follow patterns in our personal lives, our work lives are informed by our previous experiences (even if we think we have moved on). Realizing this can be a powerful tool in helping to break through old fears and experiences that have […]
Changing careers later in life can feel daunting, but focusing on “durable skills” like problem-solving and critical thinking can make the transition much smoother. In this article from Fast Company, author Art Markman argues that it’s never too late to make a career shift. […]
Moving into retirement involves many considerations, not the least of which is financial. For most this means hard conversations about whether or not you have enough saved to retire comfortably. But there are also emotional and mental factors when it comes to spending all that […]
Here at the APCDC, we spend a great deal of time thinking about AI and how we use it personally, professionally, and in the career development space. We also talk a lot about putting the “human” back into AI and using it as a “thought […]