Recent Career Articles
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "office politics?" Is it "backstabbing?" Maybe gossip, malicious rumors and "sucking up" to the right people? If so, it's fair to want to stay out of Dodge and work under the radar. But whether you like it or...
Gold Coast Doulas, West Michigan's first doula agency offering birth doula support, overnight and daytime postpartum doula support, lactation consultations, childbirth classes, and more, recently earned its B Corporation certification. The announcement, which came...
Older workers can be threatened, made miserable and bullied in the workplace. En español | When people think of age discrimination, they usually envision workers fired, denied promotions or never hired simply because of their age. But what if it's not your livelihood...
After pursuing a thriving career as a social worker and therapist, Kelley Stewart gave birth to twins—joining the son she and her husband already had. She decided to take some time off to care for her children. Time flew ... and 13 years later she was ready to rejoin...
How many times have you expressed an idea by starting with "In my opinion" or challenged a differing perspective with "I just think"? In the past week, a handful. In a lifetime, countless. As women, we consistently choose language that is disqualifying—of our...
As much as we all wish work could be a constant stream of butterflies, puppies and rainbows, that's simply not reality. No matter how much you love your job, differences with co-workers are bound to arise. But that doesn't mean you couldn't approach the situation with...
How to cope with the emotional highs and lows of the early days. You've got an idea. A great idea. Maybe it could even make some real money. As you're starting out, buckle up: it's likely to be a bumpy ride of emotions and challenges you may have never experienced...
American workers aged 65-plus are projected to be the fastest growing segment in the workforce through 2024, according to a 2017 study by SeniorLiving.org. With an unemployment rate just under 4% in West Michigan, these "seasoned" workers constitute a valuable labor...
Remote work has taken off in the past five years, something we hear more about as social media, entrepreneurship, consulting and development continue to grow. According to Forbes, remote work is no longer a privilege: It's become the standard operating mode for at...
Some people always knew they wanted to pursue a post-graduate degree. For others, such as Rachel Lopez, Affinity Mentoring development director, the revelation came later, once they were in a leadership position. "It was then that I understood how a post-graduate...