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A person climbing a challenging path towards a distant light, representing resilience and overcoming career setbacks.
Personal Growth

Actionable Habits for Building Resilience After Career Setbacks

Individuals who experience near-misses in grant applications systematically outperform those with narrow wins in the longer run, despite the early setback, according to Pubmed research .

Jenna Wallace·Apr 16
Diverse group of Gen Z graduates collaborating in a modern co-working space, embracing flexible and entrepreneurial career paths.
Careers

New Grads Navigate Shifting Job Market, Reject 9-to-5

More than half (51.3%) of Gen Z job seekers actively abandon the traditional 9-to-5 desk job. They opt instead for freelancing, entrepreneurship, and consulting roles, according to Cosmopolitan . This

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 15
Diverse group of employees celebrating earning USA TODAY Top Workplaces honors with awards and confetti.
Workplace

1,661 Organizations Earn 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Honors

For the sixth consecutive year, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace, ranking number seven in its size category.

Marcus Ellery·Apr 15
Young professionals in a modern office setting observing a holographic display of AI-driven job market data and future workforce projections.
Insights

Top 14 AI Impacts on Jobs and the 2026 Workforce

Nearly half of all U.

Marcus Ellery·Apr 15
A discouraged job seeker looking at a rejection email on their laptop, symbolizing the mental health toll of job search burnout.
Careers

Job search burnout and rejection severely impact job seekers' mental health.

After investing over five hours interviewing for a nonprofit job between November and January, Jenna Hoffman discovered her rejection through a public Facebook post by the organization itself, accordi

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 15
Professionals collaborating around a table with holographic displays, symbolizing growth and progress in career coaching.
Services

Top 5 Career Coaching Tools and Platforms for Sustainable Growth

CoachHub, a leading digital coaching platform, requires its coaches to possess a minimum of 6 years of managerial experience and 500 hours of coaching experience, alongside certification, according to

Victor Huang·Apr 15
Duolingo CEO in a boardroom, facing employee concerns over AI tracking in performance reviews, with subtle AI graphics visible.
Leadership

Duolingo CEO Reverses AI Tracking in Performance Reviews

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn recently reversed a controversial policy tracking AI usage in employee performance reviews after significant internal pushback.

Alina Petrov·Apr 14
Diverse professionals interacting with a futuristic holographic display showing career growth charts and skill development icons, representing online learning opportunities.
Services

Top 7 Online Platforms for Professional Skill Development Starting at $49/Month

Google Career Certificates offer a rapid path to high-demand careers.

Victor Huang·Apr 14
Employees of US Senate Federal Credit Union celebrating their 2024 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award win with smiles and a banner.
Workplace

US Senate Federal Credit Union Earns 2026 Top Workplaces Award

The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union, a $1.6 billion institution, earned a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award, recognized nationally for Strong Values and Work-Life Balance ( Bdtonline , Ussfcu ). Th

Alina Petrov·Apr 14
Diverse group of young professionals collaborating and leading in a modern office, showcasing key leadership skills.
Personal Growth

Top 5 Leadership Skills for Young Professionals in 2026

A recent survey found that 60% of young professionals believe a management title is necessary for leadership.

Victor Huang·Apr 14
Diverse team of employees smiling and working together in a bright, modern office, celebrating their recognition as a top workplace.
Workplace

Workforce Development Inc. names 2026 Best Places to Work Southeast Minnesota

For the fourth consecutive year, Olmsted County has been recognized as one of Southeast Minnesota's Best Places to Work.

Alina Petrov·Apr 14
Leaders collaborating with advanced technology, showcasing the irreplaceable human element in the age of artificial intelligence.
Leadership

Top 10 Human-Centered Leadership Skills AI Can't Replace

LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky predicts that as artificial intelligence takes on more tasks, certain human-centered skills will become not just valuable, but absolutely essential for leaders.

Alina Petrov·Apr 13
Diverse undergraduate students protesting for better pay and working conditions with picket signs in front of a university building.
Careers

Student unions surge for better pay and working conditions

In 2012, no undergraduate-student employee unions existed.

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 13
Stressed and disengaged employees in a modern office setting, with AI technology elements symbolizing the disconnect and pressure in the workplace.
Workplace

Global employee engagement declines again amid workplace stress

Global employee engagement plummeted to a post-Covid low of 20% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of decline, according to HR Brew .

Marcus Ellery·Apr 13
Diverse young professionals collaborating in a bright, modern office, symbolizing growth and engagement in early career development.
Hiring

Top Platforms for Holistic Early Career Development

Last year, 40% of new graduates hired by Fortune 500 companies left within two years, according to a Talent Insights Report .

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 12
People looking distressed with empty grocery bags outside a government building after losing SNAP benefits due to work requirements.
Careers

SNAP work requirements fail to boost employment, millions lose aid

Arizona saw a staggering 47% loss of people in the SNAP program in 2025, with approximately 424,000 Arizonans losing benefits, according to KOTA Territory News .

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 12
A symbolic representation of a collapsing leadership ladder due to middle manager layoffs, with AI elements in the background.
Leadership

Middle manager cuts trigger leadership pipeline crisis

One tech company slashed 70% of its engineering managers in 2024, saving $3.

Alina Petrov·Apr 12
Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla and COO of Lyft, reading intently in a sunlit office, symbolizing dedication to career growth through knowledge.
Personal Growth

Jon McNeill shares reading habits for career success

Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla and COO of Lyft, credits a daily 90-minute reading habit as "probably the single most important thing you can do" for your career, according to The Times of Indi

Victor Huang·Apr 12
Young professionals collaborating in a modern, sunlit office, representing engagement and future opportunities in the workplace.
Hiring

Top 4 Employer Strategies to Engage Early Career Talent in 2026

In 2025, only 57.4% of workers under age 25 reported job satisfaction, a stark contrast to the 72.4% satisfaction rate among workers 55 and older, according to HRDive . This significant gap indicates

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 12
Nigerian healthcare leaders collaborating in a strategic planning session, symbolizing the UNICEF and DGI initiative to enhance primary healthcare governance and decision-making.
Leadership

UNICEF Nigeria launches healthcare leadership initiative with DGI

In three Nigerian states—Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto—UNICEF is launching an initiative that begins not with new clinics, but with a rigorous assessment of how local health agencies make policy decision

Alina Petrov·Apr 12
A job seeker meticulously working on their resume on a laptop, symbolizing the effort required to navigate a tough job market and advanced hiring technologies.
Careers

Job seekers pay for resume help amid tough market

By 2026, many qualified job seekers are paying for professional resume services.

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 12
Arizona Diamondbacks employees celebrating on the field after receiving the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award, highlighting a positive and collaborative work environment.
Workplace

Diamondbacks Earn 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award

The Arizona Diamondbacks, a team recognized for its on-field performance, has earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award, standing out among over 42,000 organizations nationwide.

Marcus Ellery·Apr 12
Woman choosing a path towards personal fulfillment and travel over a conventional city career.
Personal Growth

Strategic career development for fulfillment: Why 'fitting in' is the wrong path

A woman in Chennai recently left a job paying ₹30 lakh annually to pursue her passion for travel, a decision she had contemplated for nearly five years, according to Hindustan Times .

Jenna Wallace·Apr 11
Founders nervously pitching their startup idea to a panel of serious investors in a high-stakes boardroom meeting.
Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Pitching Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

A prominent investor now asks founders three questions within the first few minutes of a pitch, none of which relate to revenue, market size, or unit economics, according to Forbes .

Jenna Wallace·Apr 11