Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels Although the global coronavirus pandemic has been a horrible experience, it offers the chance for us to learn from mistakes made and to be better prepared for future outbreaks. Employers in particular should take note and revise their policies and procedures. Workers should feel safe and appreciated, not just during a virus…
Photo by Chris Gonzalez from Pexels With the outbreak of COVID-19, many homes are turning into the workplaces nationwide. Prior to this pandemic, just 25 percent of all workers in the U.S. worked from home. However, people who are allowed to work from home may not have the best environment for doing so. The best work-from-home conditions include…
As more employees are working from home, it’s important that remote workers create the right space to maximize productivity. When setting up your home work space, look for items that inspire you and make completing tasks more efficient. By creating a calm environment free of distractions, you’ll not only be more productive but less stressed….
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels According to FlexJobs’ 2019 annual survey of more than 7,300 respondents, 30% of workers have left a job because it did not offer flexible work options, and 16% are currently looking for a new job specifically because of work flexibility issues. Given these stats, it’s not surprising that 80% of respondents said…
More workers are seeking flexibility and work-life balance. A recent report from Flexjobs and Global Workplace Analytics shows evidence of this trend. The report found an increase in remote work of 159% since 2005. This new data is based on a special analysis of the most current U.S. government data available (from 2017, released in…