Motivational

In the midst of planning a recent two-week trip to New York City, Tasneem Amina scanned the options at local hotels and Airbnbs and was immediately met with feelings of sticker shock. “Every option was at least three times my current rent in San Francisco,” she remembers. “I thought, ‘How can I afford three times […]

Sustainability, which the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined in 1987, is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Almost 40 years later, this is still the most frequently cited definition of the term, and the world is still working to meet those needs. Charisma

Some of us carefully plan every step and consider every possible outcome, and that’s completely fine. Critical thinking helps us solve problems and make decisions. But there’s a fine line between thorough and productive thinking and overthinking. Instead of bringing clarity, overthinking can not only leave us stuck in indecision but also lead to exhaustion,

For decades, the rule was simple: experience trickles down. Senior professionals guided junior employees, passing down their knowledge like a well-worn playbook. But in today’s workplace—where technology moves at breakneck speed and cultural shifts redefine the rules overnight—that playbook is outdated. Enter reverse mentorship, where the learning flows both ways. Senior professionals are turning to

The connection we build with our pets can sometimes be hard to understand from the outside. When a friend comes over, they might find it weird the way we talk to our dog or think it is ridiculous to put his water bowl in the most inconvenient spot in the house. Well, that’s how he

According to Randstad’s latest international report, Workmonitor 2025, work-life balance is deemed more important than pay (83% vs. 82%) for the first time in its 22-year history. To learn more about the importance of work-life balance and why so many are embracing this shift, we’ve examined its many benefits, including improved mental health and more

This expert principal strategist is transforming the core of businesses—from culture to people—by introducing efficient and refined organizational change, communications and digital strategies. As a member of The Hush Collaborative, Fendrick lives as a freelance digital nomad and has collaborated with companies worldwide, such as Walmart, Target, Google, L’Oréal and Molson Coors. Her on-the-go lifestyle

Layoffs can be destabilizing to company culture. Leaders have to make painful decisions about which staff to let go in order to keep the company competitive (or even afloat) during change. But if cuts are implemented incorrectly, they can cripple trust between management and employees, with staff wondering if they’re next or whether the company

Many people know that traveling can harm the environment and want to make their trips more sustainable. However, well-intentioned travelers often aren’t sure how to go about planning a sustainable trip. Tourism accounts for roughly 8% of carbon emissions worldwide and travelers from high-income countries, like the United States, have the biggest environmental impact. Tourism

Upskilling has long been viewed as a way for professionals to get a competitive edge at work. In 2025, upskilling offers a new benefit: helping workers combat FOBO, or the fear of becoming obsolete. The World Economic Forum says that FOBO is fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Uncertainty is now the norm,