Recent Career Articles

Doing More with Less People: Maintaining a Functioning Workplace

Doing More with Less People: Maintaining a Functioning Workplace

As a business owner or a people manager, you don't always have the resources to match bigger, more established companies. However, that doesn't mean that you can't achieve big things. Instead, you've got to be nimble and make the most of the resources you do have....

Inforum Offers Special Membership Rate and Benefits for Young Adults

Inforum Offers Special Membership Rate and Benefits for Young Adults

In September, our newly created Next Gen Advisory Council convened for the first time and one of their top priorities was to discuss how we could make it easier for younger women—and men—to join and become active in Inforum. It was a fair point—one the council made a...

Your Work Doesn’t Have to Define You—And That’s OK

Your Work Doesn’t Have to Define You—And That’s OK

It's no secret that women have plenty on their plate and are giving of themselves constantly in both a personal and professional way, with many women increasingly examining the specific relationship between their occupation and overall identity. Ponder the question:...

What We’ve Learned About Success from West Michigan Leaders

What We’ve Learned About Success from West Michigan Leaders

At Inforum, we have many opportunities to see many great leaders in action in pursuit of our vision of a culture that embraces women leading and succeeding. And the importance of effective leadership has never been more important. In our third podcast season, titled...

Small Business Spotlight: Morning Ritual

Small Business Spotlight: Morning Ritual

Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. As we enter the holiday shopping season, it's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship. In this Small Business...

Small Business Spotlight: Eastern Floral

Small Business Spotlight: Eastern Floral

Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. As we enter the holiday shopping season, it's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship. In this Small Business...

Small Business Spotlight: Laurel & Jack

Small Business Spotlight: Laurel & Jack

Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. As we enter the holiday shopping season, it's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship. In this Small Business...

Supporting Career Advancement and Gender Equity in the Workforce

Supporting Career Advancement and Gender Equity in the Workforce

Inforum, a statewide organization focused on the professional growth of women, recently announced a new West Michigan scholarship program to help reduce the financial burden for women in the workforce seeking skill development. The scholarship will be funded in part...

Small Business Spotlight: Venture Esthetics Lounge

Small Business Spotlight: Venture Esthetics Lounge

Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. As we enter the holiday shopping season, it's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship. In this Small Business...

When Your Professional Dreams Change

When Your Professional Dreams Change

When Lisa Miller opened LA Miller Boutique seven years ago in Rockford after hosting clothing pop ups around town, she did so with the goal of sharing clothing that made women feel good about themselves. And that goal was quickly accomplished. Miller built a...