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Every generation seems to have different priorities when it comes to career and lifestyle choice. For many baby boomers, climbing the corporate ladder and maximizing income to prepare for retirement is top of mind. For Gen X, a nice house …

It’s a proud time to be a woman. In the past few weeks, women have dominated the news cycle, making headlines from Hollywood to politics. In the State of the Union, women democratic representatives clad in white attire stood tall as …

One minute they’re there, next minute they’re not. No explanation; just vanished. Is this the opening scene of a scary movie? No, it’s ghosting, a term that started in the dating world. It means to suddenly cut off all communication …

Across the country workers are preparing for the holidays. Are you wrapping up projects before taking the week off? Are you forced to use PTO before it expires? Are you out of PTO and will be coming into the office …

You’ve been waiting weeks for a qualified applicant to apply for a job opening at your company. Finally, one rolls in that looks hopeful. That is, until you learn they have a felony record. Your company has a strict policy …

Have you ever been painstakingly frustrated and swore at work? Or maybe you were elated over winning a proposal and celebrated with a, “F**k yeah!” If so, what was the response? In the buttoned-up culture that is corporate America, swearing …

Famous author and venture capitalist Guy Kawaski once said, “If you don’t toot your own horn, don’t complain that there’s no music.” He’s right, you should be proud of your accomplishments, and you can’t expect others to promote your successes. …

Do you have a noncompete agreement at your job? It seems like noncompetes are passed out like candy on Halloween these days. From sandwich makers and hair stylists to salespeople and members of the C-suite, every position in every industry …

You wake before sunrise to grab some coffee and check email. Before you get half a mug down, the kids are up and it’s time to start the tedious morning routine to get out the door on time. Breakfast? Check. …

It’s a job-seeker’s market, with many professionals getting their pick of opportunities, but are they getting too picky? Lack of people to fill essential jobs could have far-reaching effects. It’s a luxury to be selective when open jobs outnumber available …