Recent Career Articles
Navigating a career can be daunting. Women graduate from college with a degree, a base of knowledge, a set of skills and a willingness to learn. And for the first job—maybe the first two or three jobs—that’s enough. But at some point, it becomes clear that a broader...
Taking place Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at New Vintage Place in Grand Rapids, the first-ever West Michigan Woman Brilliance Summit provides a platform for Brilliance Awards finalists and honorees to impart their wisdom, insight and lessons...
Looking for ways to build your network? Inforum has answers for that—but it’s important to understand what networking is and what you want to achieve. The dictionary defines networking as the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups or...
As Inforum’s West Michigan Brand Ambassador, I thrive on helping. I spent a long career with the City of Grand Rapids and retired as City Clerk. Helping people is in my DNA. And that’s why I took this position with Inforum, a nonprofit whose mission is to help...
We don't always see ourselves as others do. As a woman heading her own leadership coaching firm, I've seen this imposter syndrome in my clients, but I've also seen it staring back at me in the mirror. Understanding our worth in the workplace can often go beyond our...
For the first time in history, five different generations are in the workforce. Each generation brings different experiences, strengths and expectations to the workplace. Some differences can bring great benefits to an organization, while others can lead to...
Many small business owners will tell you the road to successful entrepreneurship is hardly smooth. In addition to a solid business plan, it takes plenty of grit, strong self-belief, good mentors, resilience and an unwavering willingness to get back up when you've been...
Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. It's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship, spirit and creativity. In this Small Business Spotlight, we...
"Do you guys ever think about dying?" - Barbie While many folks have heard of doulas in relation to childbirth, it's likely many haven't encountered the idea of an end-of-life doula (or death doula)—someone who assists a dying person and their loved ones before,...
Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. It's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship, spirit and creativity. In this Small Business Spotlight, we sat...