Fortune recently came out with its annual list of “100 Best Companies to Work For,” based on employee survey responses. Seeing lists such as these is informative because it gives us an opportunity to learn more about the companies in terms of their growth,...
Is protecting your time and energy in the workplace an afterthought? It used to be for me. Early on in my career, I succumbed to letting my work take priority and run my life. That meant no boundaries, less time for myself, and poor health habits. But working in the...
Personal brand. It’s certainly an overused term, but it's definitely not overrated. Personal branding is more important than ever as it helps you to build a reputation for what you want to be known for, differentiate yourself from others, increase your value and...
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After you've created your career development plan and set your vision and goals for your role, you'll likely have check-ins with your manager periodically throughout the year. When it comes to a career development check-in or review, it's important to go into that...
Brittney Oliver is a Nashville-based career and lifestyle freelance writer and content strategist. Over the past three years, Brittney has built her platform, Lemons 2 Lemonade, to help young professionals turn their career obstacles around. Her platform is known for...
Ashley Marie, a serial snacker since birth, is the Founder & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. Bar. Ashley started the company in honor of her parents, determined to pass on their legacy and inspire the world to be BOLD, TENACIOUS & RESILIENT. Over five years ago,...
I often get the question, “How do you do it all?” in regards to working a full-time job, managing Lipstick & Ink and my career advising services, all while trying to write a book. And the answer is that it all comes down to maximizing my productivity. If you too...
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Creating a career development plan shows that you see your performance and personal development as a priority. L&I®'s Career Development Plan worksheet will allow you to reflect and put into action the direction you want to go in your career. It can also be a...
I work in a company that's 67% men and in the industry of tech that's dominated by men. Salesforce is committed to equality and growing diversity at the company over the next few years (something I am so grateful for). However, it's obvious the industry as a whole...
When should you pitch yourself? When you really think about it, our lives are a series of opportunities to pitch. It could be the pitch to get into college, to get a job, to land a promotion, to network with someone we admire, to negotiate better pay, to gain a new...