June 06, 2024 This Spokane program prepares inmates for firefighting careers Arcadia 20’s elite firefighters are recruited from existing firefighting prison camps. BY Reuters The inmates of Washington state’s prison system tramp through the forest, their yellow uniforms and helmets bright against the brown branches and green leaves. They are Arcadia 20, or ARC 20, an … Continue reading This Spokane program prepares inmates for firefighting careers
May 29, 2024 How do I quit my job without burning bridges? Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, it’s always a good idea to leave on the best terms possible. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the … Continue reading How do I quit my job without burning bridges?
May 02, 2024 The 3 kinds of networks you need in your career In his new book ?Careers Unleashed,? Asad Husain shares how to build a robust and authentic professional network. BY Asad Husain In 2010, I was working for Dun & Bradstreet, based in New Jersey, as VP of HR International. I received a message … Continue reading The 3 kinds of networks you need in your career
April 25, 2024 The transformative power of career exploration in shaping the Gen Z identity Put yourself on a sustainable career path, aligned with your values and vision, with these tips from the author of ‘The Emotionally Intelligent Teen.’ BY Melanie McNally Navigating a new work environment can be challenging. You’re just starting your career and … Continue reading The transformative power of career exploration in shaping the Gen Z identity
April 21, 2024 How to stay productive during Mercury’s retrograde Whether you believe in astrology or not, there is never a bad time to fine-tune your productivity inside and outside the office. BY Avery Morgan If you’re into astrology, you might be counting down the days until April 25. That’s when Mercury retrograde, a cosmic event … Continue reading How to stay productive during Mercury’s retrograde
March 23, 2024 Work is harder than it should be for many people. Here’s how to make it better for yourself Andre Martin maintains you should spend more time looking for the right fit so that you spend more of your 13.5 years at work energized, engaged, fulfilled, and happy. BY Next Big Idea Club Andre … Continue reading Work is harder than it should be for many people. Here’s how to make it better for yourself
March 22, 2024 This new pay transparency tool lets tech workers check their salaries against their colleagues FairComp wants to help workers evaluate job offers and make sure they’re being paid fairly, by giving them access to the type of compensation data used by employers. BY Pavithra Mohan In his former life as a chief people … Continue reading This new pay transparency tool lets tech workers check their salaries against their colleagues
March 14, 2024 These are the 4 most common career crises Navigating obstacles is a crucial part of any successful career. BY David Oxley and Helmut Schuster Fifty years ago, we handwrote job applications and mailed them in envelopes. Twenty-five years ago, we emailed Word document résumés to recruitment agencies. Today, we work on our personal … Continue reading These are the 4 most common career crises
By Andrew Fennell January 25, 2024 Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, the start of a new year is a great time to take action. Filled with fresh hope, a new year can provide you with the perfect opportunity to review the past 12 months and set … Continue reading It’s not too late to create career resolutions for 2024. Here’s how to set yours
By Michael Grothaus December 01, 2023 If you’re going to be looking for an internship in 2024, you’ll want to take a peek at a new report from resume maker company Resume.io. The firm analyzed Glassdoor data to find out which are the best and worst U.S. companies to intern for based on whether … Continue reading Apply at one of these companies in 2024 if you want an internship good enough to recommend
