If you’ve been in the workforce for a while, you’ve likely encountered a bad manager or supervisor. Working for a bad boss, whether he or she is simply ineffective or outright abusive, can be damaging to your personal health and your career growth. Karyn Schoenbart, CEO of THE NPD Group and author of the book MOM.B.A.,…
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Sexual Harassment Advice in Wake of Weinstein
The recent news about movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment of countless women has opened the discussion of sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. Famous women have come forward with their stories of men in power using their positions to intimidate and threaten. They fear their careers may be hurt if they complain so…
Subtle Sexism: The Extra Work Expected of Women
A recent CNN Money article pointed out the extra work expected of women in the workplace. Women are assumed to be better at certain tasks simply because they are women. And although they may be busy with their regular work requirements, they’re often saddled with extra work. They are not paid for this work…
Interview with Indie Game Developer AdiMese Rose
Game development sounds like a great career to many people. Some game enthusiasts may envision getting paid to play games all day. But as with any career path, there are pros and cons. We interviewed independent game developer AdiMese Rose to find out what it’s really like to be a game developer. How did…
Almost 2 in 5 Americans Don’t See Value in College Degree
A new survey of 2,245 Americans commissioned by finder.com in July 2017 and conducted by global research provider Pureprofile, found that almost 2 in 5 Americans, or 38.7%, are unsure or don’t think their college degree was worth the money. That’s an estimated 60.96 million Americans. Of these degree holders, 49.6% say they aren’t making…