Opinion
Opinion: A Jobseeker, a Divorcee, and a Panda Walk Into a Bar…
The panda quickly orders a beer and some wings, then sets a revolver on the table. If you’re a stickler for punctuation, you know the rest. But what about the other two? They’re probably still perusing the menu and will likely head out before the panda can pull out his badly punctuated wildlife manual to…
Join Me in Celebrating National Caribbean American Heritage Month
Since 2006, the month of June has been celebrated in the United States as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. The month of recognition highlights the contributions and rich legacy that people of Caribbean heritage have made in this country. Here is a proclamation from the White House, signed by President Biden on May 31, 2022. …
LinkedIn: A Powerful Online Resource for a Job Search and Networking
I didn’t say much about LinkedIn in my recent blog about personal social media. That’s because LinkedIn is a professional social media platform. If you’re on the job market now or expect to be at some point, the approach to using LinkedIn is very different from that of other online platforms. Your goal with this…
Why It Makes Good Sense To Celebrate Gay Pride During the Month of June for Your LGBTQ+ Staff and for Your Customers
The month of June is Gay Pride Month throughout the world, marking the turmoil and protests that the LGBTQ+ had after the Stonewall riots, where the NYPD invaded the Stonewall Inn, a gay nightclub in Greenwich Village, New York City, on June 28, 1969. This milestone galvanized the community to come together and fight for…
Social Media and the Job Search
In an incredibly short time, social media has entirely changed every facet of our lives. Many changes have been good, helping us connect with friends and family, meet and speak with new people, and promote businesses and brands. The proliferation of social media networks has also brought some negative changes to our world, particularly in…
Managers and the Importance of Team Recognition
Managers – do you use handwritten notes to express appreciation to your employees or peers when they do good work? If so, do you ever wonder what they do with those notes? My guess is that we all have some tucked away as evidence of the times and ways we made notable differences during our…
Why, After 13 Years, I’ve Gone Back to My Natural Curls?
I was born with hair, and lots of it! When I was little my mom told me that other women would KILL for hair like mine. As I grew older, I noticed all of the popular girls had straight and mostly blonde hair. But I continued with my dark, curly, and sometimes unruly hair (and…
The Art of Professional Networking
If you’ve been on the job market for any length of time, someone has likely told you why networking is essential. It’s true. The ‘multiplier effect’ of networking during a job search is a powerful tool to have working for you. You tell three people, and each of them tells three people, and so on….
The Importance of Mental Health Days
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to break the stigma of mental illness. Employers can really take the lead in shifting preconceived notions attached to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Mental Wellness is Important This may come as a shock, but mental health days are just as important as sick…
How YOU Can Make a Difference on Earth Day
Who remembers those PSA commercials featuring Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl? Only you can prevent forest fires. Give a hoot – don’t pollute! Or the Sesame Street cartoon where Frank the fish calls Carl on the phone to tell him not to leave the water running while brushing his teeth or the lake will…
