Recent Career Articles
There might be times in the business world when flying by the seat of your pants works out just fine. Asking for a raise with no advance preparation isn't likely to be one of them. Human resources specialists say doing some research ahead of time will pay off in the...
Have you ever heard about a friend taking a pole fitness class and wanted to try it out for yourself, but have maybe felt too shy, feel you would be judged, questioned what your colleagues would think, or were afraid of the stigma? Time to change your paradigm. Pole...
We live in a time where it's not uncommon to regularly hear news about organizations assisting startups, promoting entrepreneurship, and offering pitch competitions and business funding. That wasn't the case, however, when GROW—a women-focused entrepreneurial support...
According to data from Burning Glass Technologies, the current welding workforce is projected to need over 470,000 welders by 2022, yet only 3.4 percent of those currently doing those jobs are women. Similarly, in construction, only 8.9 percent of the industry in...
Writing this was a wakeup call. Following an empowering Inforum speaker series, I knew we were ready to rally sisters, #MeToo all over the city and talk about gender bias in the workplace. The feeling was fleeting. I started writing this with several sources ready to...
Don't overlook the benefits of nurturing your career. When you think about investing, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your financial plan. While that's understandable, don't overlook the benefits of investing in your career. 1. Set GoalsMuch like...
These women weren't afraid to step away from a role to take on something different. How did they decide what to do when they came to a fork in the career road? Jennifer Jurgens | Owner, 1 Bold Step The first fork came when I left for-profit to initially work on my own...
While many factors affect job success—skill set, knowledge, business insight, colleague interactions—having a mentor could also help. A mentor with experience or knowledge you seek could help you in your role or assist with opportunities. A mentor is someone you...
A group of strong women is taking over the Grand Rapids fashion scene—but fear not! Cupcakes will be served. Learn more about the upcoming Boutiques of Grand Rapids event and some of the women you can expect to see there. They say there's strength in numbers ... So...
She was fierce. Confident. The most knowledgeable subject-matter expert in the room. She was a double threat—able to lend an artistic eye to the project, creating something functional and beautiful. It was fun to see her eyes light up as she...