Let’s face it: traditional wives, often referred to as “trad wives,” step into an honorable and selfless role by devoting their lives to their families and households. But when life throws unexpected curveballs like divorce, a partner’s job loss, or even sudden illness, many trad wives find themselves financially unprepared. The reality? Financial dependence can … Continue reading 4 Concrete Reasons Trad Wives End Up Financially At Risk – Ways to Avoid or Overcome It
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When “Wellness Checks” Go Wrong: The Dangerous Misstep That Led to a Black Worker Suing Workday
In the latest shocking development in corporate America’s treatment of employees, particularly Black employees, a Black worker is suing Workday after they sent police to his home for a so-called "wellness check" during his medical leave. Now, let’s be clear: a wellness check isn’t supposed to feel like a hostile act. It’s meant to be … Continue reading When “Wellness Checks” Go Wrong: The Dangerous Misstep That Led to a Black Worker Suing Workday
Are GenZers Being Shunned in the Job Market?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend where some employers are deliberately avoiding hiring Generation Z candidates. This practice is often rooted in assumptions about the work ethic and needs for flexibility associated with this generation. But are these assumptions fair or accurate? Let's delve into the reasons behind this reluctance and explore … Continue reading Are GenZers Being Shunned in the Job Market?
Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
https://www.youtube.com/live/82iIMZj6k7w?si=lipX6gOxb-btMx6l As the dust settles on the global pandemic, a new storm brews in the corporate world: the return-to-office mandate. This policy has become a polarizing topic, highlighting a significant divide between employer expectations and employee desires for flexibility and autonomy. While some view the return to a physical office as a step towards normalcy … Continue reading Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
How to Get a Job Without a Resume
In today’s job market, it is not uncommon to hear about people who have applied to hundreds of jobs and have only received a handful of callbacks. Our friends and family tell us that we need to update our resume or that we are not “putting ourselves out there” enough. With the rise of social … Continue reading How to Get a Job Without a Resume
Successful Job Market Trends for 2024 – IT, Healthcare & Skilled Work Industries
In this 2024 job trends overview, we dive into the most successful career paths, focusing on three booming sectors: Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Skilled Labor. The IT industry continues to thrive with advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, creating a high demand for experts in these fields. The Healthcare sector, buoyed by … Continue reading Successful Job Market Trends for 2024 – IT, Healthcare & Skilled Work Industries
How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career
https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/episodes/Season-2-Episode-143-Make-Lemonade-Out-of-Lemons--Layoffs-Are-Not-All-Bad-e1u1roe Being laid off is never an easy experience. It can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you’re struggling to find a new job or facing unexpected financial hardship. But don’t forget that there is a way to turn these lemons into lemonade; layoffs can give you valuable insights into your career and help … Continue reading How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career
4 Reasons Not to Lie on Your Resume…Period!
https://youtu.be/v3ZhtQ6qgUg We’ve all been tempted to stretch the truth on our resumes at one point or another. Maybe you exaggerate your responsibilities a bit, or fudge the dates of your last few positions. After all, everyone does it, right? Wrong. Lying on your resume is a huge no-no, and can come back to bite you … Continue reading 4 Reasons Not to Lie on Your Resume…Period!
Is Returning to the Office Really Necessary in 2022?
https://youtu.be/0rezHHT2jjc We will discuss the real reason some company owners and leadership are forcing people to return to the office when they can do their jobs from anywhere remotely. Here's the first article that shed some light on this "return to the office" requirement phenomenon Article #1 | Article #2 What is really driving the … Continue reading Is Returning to the Office Really Necessary in 2022?
What is Quiet Firing? Ways to Figure it All Out…
https://youtu.be/zNxwe5mmgAI In the last few weeks, we have been hearing the term "quiet quitting". Apparently, employers want to retaliate with "quiet firing"....but what is quiet firing? We will discuss what quiet firing is...what it is not...and how it can affect you in the workplace and your career. Reference for quiet firing: 1. Article from TheRoot.com … Continue reading What is Quiet Firing? Ways to Figure it All Out…