Despite making up 47% of the U.S. workforce, and 39% of the global workforce, women still only account for 29% of senior management roles worldwide. Furthermore, only 6.6% of Fortune 500 companies are headed by women. Although this figure is undeniably low, it has been heralded as a significant achievement. While any increase in the […]
Careers can be fickle things. One minute you’re riding high, earning accolades in your industry and the next you’ve been made redundant because your boss made a bad decision. It’s not fair. But it doesn’t mean that your life is over. Bouncing back from a career setback is easier than you think. Here’s what to […]
But is a college education that essential for people that want a job in 2020? For the most part, the answer is yes. Here are some of the reasons why companies, in particular large corporations, look more favorably on candidates with a college education: Appreciation for the learning process You might think that employers are […]
Not everyone is suited for a career behind a desk. You might constantly struggle with the idea of being stuck in an office all day every day and that is completely understandable. It can be frustrating and stressful, particularly if you are a naturally active person who likes to keep fit. That’s why you might […]
It’s safe to say that right now, we’re very much living in strange times. It can make us feel very uncertain of what’s to come and how the world will look when it’s all over. But, at the same time, it’s important not to dwell too much about what’s going on. As much as there’s […]
For your emotional health, being able to identify and describe how you’re feeling is essential. While it might seem easy though, many people lose sight of what’s happening inside and what’s triggering different “feels.” Emotional Categories Emotions can be put into categories to help with their identification. Three common ones are: Joy Sadness Anger To […]
Raising kids is never going to be easy, as parents we have so much responsibility to look after our little ones and give them the very best start in life. But in our generation is unique in that we face unprecedented challenges- we’re raising children in a world that’s very different to the one that […]
Staying healthy can be a challenge a lot of the time, especially when you have a family to look after. In fact, many people find themselves being so concerned with looking after their family that they ignore their own health. Of course, it hardly takes a genius to figure out why that’s a bad idea, […]
It’s something that can be intimidating for the best of us. When you’ve been in a career for so long, but it’s now becoming boring or unfulfilling, you need to start considering making the leap. But changing careers is changing gear in so many different ways. You’re not just going into a new job; you […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the world and there are a lot of people that are in very difficult situations. We are all having to adapt to working from home and finding ways to protect ourselves and others, and if you switch on the news, it can sometimes feel like everything is […]