Career Advice & Insights

Americans are ready to accept robot workers in a variety of roles and are unconcerned about the threat artificial intelligence poses to jobs. Read More

Americans have become too complacent and too immobile, writes economist Tyler Cowen. To recapture our ability to succeed, we will need to embrace change. Read More

Uber is testing driverless cars in Pittsburgh. This technological advancement is projected to result in 3.5 million truck drivers out of work by 2026. Self-checkout kiosks, as annoying as they are, are becoming the norm at drugstores, grocery stores and big box retailers like Walmart. As we embrace these technological advancements, it’s hard not to … Read More

Sounds too good to be true? A four-day week can help you move your career to the next level. The whispers of a four day week have always been there, but is it just wishful thinking? For this dream to ever be achieved there needs to be some form of professional benefit– and not just … Read More

Your smartphone isn’t just a distraction at work — utilize these 7 web-based and mobile apps to help you perform more efficiently! There never seems to be enough time during the workday! In today’s technology-oriented, fast-paced society (with an even more competitive job market!) professionals are expected to juggle multiple tasks daily – like projects, … Read More

Should you work at a startup? Here’s what to expect during your first year in the startup world. March 10, 2015 was my one-year anniversary at WeWork, a company that equips businesses with beautiful shared office spaces around the world. I rejoined a team after almost one year of freelancing, waiting for the right opportunity … Read More

Incorporate networking into your regular routine to boost your career.  Pitch Your Brand While You Play There’s no better way to form a real connection with someone than over a shared interest.  When you’re not working, what do you like to do? Do you volunteer at a local animal shelter on the weekends or are … Read More

In a surprising move, Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer has mandated a telecommuting ban for all employees. As a female professional, I am pretty shocked by this turn of events. Mayer has been an icon for millions of working women who are constantly striving to strike the right balance between their responsibilities in the home and … Read More

2 key tips for staying competitive despite the threat of offshoring. If you’re worried your job could be farmed out to another country, or offered to a cheaper worker in America on a visa, your worries might be warranted. Nancy Folbre, an economics professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, recently wrote in The New … Read More