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This article describes ageism encountered by older adults searching for jobs or trying to improve their current career position. “Ageism is one of the most unfair paradoxes in the labor market: People put in decades of hard work and then … Read more
A recent article describes the return on investment offered by various college degrees. The good news for many Bachelor’s degrees: “The report found that almost two-thirds of the 26,000 bachelor’s degree programs in the study enabled a majority of their … Read more
Here is a short article about women in STEM careers being impacted by ‘motherhood penalty’ even before they become mothers. “Unfounded assumptions about how motherhood affects worker productivity can harm women’s careers in science, technology, engineering and math long before … Read more
Here is an interesting article describing the challenges that most people experience in open offices. “If you’ve ever felt your noisy open-plan office makes you cranky and sends your heart racing, our new research shows you aren’t imagining it.” “Prior … Read more
This article describes the challenges that people of middle age and older face in the workforce and in other areas of their lives, like accessing mental health counseling services. “The number of Americans 60 and older is growing, but society … Read more
These are such challenging times – practically overnight some people went from interviewing for jobs and entertaining job offers to experiencing sudden layoffs or disappearing job offers. The uncertainty about the future due to the Coronavirus Pandemic is impacting all … Read more
During the last few weeks, we have experienced daily changes in our environment. For many, the work environment has changed too. For those who are now unemployed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Unemployment Insurance becomes a crucial safety net. Here … Read more
This article describes the results of a study of 2,000 married and co-habitating women that looks at their concerns around financial independence. In cases where the partner is the primary financial provider, 2/3 of the many women end up feeling … Read more
This article describes four key points about helping your kids find their calling in life. The author’s perspective aligns in some ways with that of a Brainspotting therapist – a Brainspotting therapist stays in the tail of the comet during … Read more
How your parents raised you impacts your success and comfort levels at work, in relationships, and in the world. This article describes 10 key elements of your upbringing that make you who you are today: Having to do chores as … Read more