#How to address major life changes with co-workers

#How to address major life changes with co-workers

“How to address major life changes with co-workers” Life is tough enough. For many, talking to colleagues during a big life transition can be yet another burden to shoulder during an already stressful time. “Major life changes are a part of our developmental and personal life’s journey,” said Nkem Okakpu, Ph.D., LPC, a therapist based…

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#How to spot if your boss is a narcissist

#How to spot if your boss is a narcissist

“How to spot if your boss is a narcissist” Do you know someone who is insensitive and name-drops? Worse, is that person your boss? These are two telltale signs that your leader could be a narcissist. And not only is having a narcissistic superior potentially bad for employees, a new study shows that it could…

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#Elon Musk says remote employees ‘pretend to work’

#Elon Musk says remote employees ‘pretend to work’

“Elon Musk says remote employees ‘pretend to work’” Elon Musk ordered Tesla staffers back into the office full-time on Tuesday — and invited employees who weren’t happy to pack up and “pretend to work somewhere else.”  In a terse email sent to corporate Tesla staffers, Musk wrote that “Anyone who wishes to do remote work…

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#Spring clean your online career presence

#Spring clean your online career presence

“Spring clean your online career presence” Just like you’re power washing your patio and organizing your closet this time of year, it’s a fitting time to spruce up your digital footprint, too. “A healthy presence online is not static and should reflect professional evolution,” said Manhattan-based Murielle Mobengo, co-founder of the Polymath Agency, a career-counseling…

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#Congrats, class of 2022 — this job market is all about you

#Congrats, class of 2022 — this job market is all about you

“Congrats, class of 2022 — this job market is all about you” Congratulations, grad. You’ve earned your degree, and it was during one of the most challenging time periods ever. Still, you’ve emerged triumphant, and not all for naught — skills like adaptability, agility and resilience that today’s workplace demands are now part of your…

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#Don’t be afraid to jump into a new career feet first

#Don’t be afraid to jump into a new career feet first

“Don’t be afraid to jump into a new career feet first” Melissa Ben-Ishay started scrolling through TikTok two years ago. “It seemed like a virtual scrapbook — you can piece together little clips of what you create,” said Ben-Ishay, 38, the founder, president and CEO of Baked by Melissa. “I love to cook. I spend…

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