Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Most jobs come with stress, but too much stress and pressure can lead to burnout. If burnout occurs, one might experience severe mental and physical health problems. It’s important to recognize the signs of job burnout before it gets worse, and take action to prevent further damage. Dreading Work Every Day We all have days…
By Clark Lowe, President & CEO — O’Connor Company The control-based approach to leadership is officially outdated, and young professionals are starting to push back. Why? Because they know that pressure is not a strategy — it’s a burnout-inducing blindfold that hides the true cost of control culture. Domineering leaders may be able to micromanage…
There has been a dramatic increase in workers looking for side hustles or part time jobs to supplement their main source of income. Resume-Library, a U.S. based job board, has noted this change and offers some advice for employers on promoting well-being in a hustle culture. “Since the pandemic people have begun to redefine success…
Photo by Christina Morillo For many years, workers have taken pride in their dedication to work, often at the expense of mental and physical well-being. Words like “hustle” and phrases such as “rise and grind” have slipped into our collective career lexicon. These ideas about work lead to guilt over simply taking a vacation or…
Passive-aggressive behavior is an indirect expression of negative feelings. Instead of openly addressing problems with an individual, one might say or do something that expresses frustration or anger without clearly communicating feelings. Unfortunately, passive aggressive behaviors make both communication and conflict resolution more difficult. A recent survey of more than 1,200 people demonstrates how common…