18 Career Goals for 2025 That Will Make This Your Best Year Yet

As the end of the year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on everything you’ve accomplished over the past 12 months. Maybe you landed a new job, took on a big project at work, or even started thinking about a career …

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7 Highest Paying Skilled Trades For Top Earning Potential

Are you looking for a career that offers high earning potential? Skilled trades are a great option, with most workers earning above average wages for their level of experience. In fact the top 7 highest paying skilled trades are all …

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Working Fathers, Including CEOs, Want Work/Life Balance, Too

Having a healthy work/life balance means different things to different people. To some, it means not working more than a certain number of hours a week. Say, 40 or 50, or even 75. To others, it means being able to …

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10 Family-friendly Jobs for Working Parents

Balancing a career and family responsibilities can be a challenge, but some jobs offer flexibility that allows working parents to manage both. Whether you’re looking for remote work, flexible hours, or just a less stressful environment, these family jobs can …

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How to Build a Safety Net: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you’re facing unexpected expenses, job loss, or economic downturns, knowing how to build a safety net can protect your future and help you handle life’s surprises. It’s not just about saving money; it requires strategic planning and consistent effort. …

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How to Tell if an Employer Actually Supports Working Parents (Before You Accept an Offer)

Maybe you’ve got a dream job prospect dangling right in front of you or perhaps you’re feeling ready for a new challenge, a different boss, or a change of scenery and it’s time to find a new gig.

As a …

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From Kids to Career: Jumping Back Into the Workforce after a Parental Break

From giggles and snuggles to messes and tantrums—being a stay-at-home parent is a non-stop job. Indeed, the job description would intimidate even the most impressive candidates: organizing schedules, coordinating appointments, planning activities and parties, cooking, cleaning, caring for sick kids, …

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Keeping the Kids Home? How to Balance Work and Play

Illustration by Marian Blair

Due to the novel coronavirus many schools are poised to remain closed throughout the winter, and parents are understandably struggling to reach a balance that works for themselves and their children. If you’re one of the

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Strategies for Launching an Effective Parental Support Group at Your Office

For many working parents, a job isn’t simply a place you go every day to earn a living—it’s part of your village. I am a huge believer in the importance of community to our mental health. I also believe deeply …

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5 Tips for Fathers Re-Entering the Workplace

Although paid parental leave is often associated with women, it's no less important for men. And the good news is people are increasingly realizing the need for effective policies that address men's family responsibilities and work demands at the same …

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How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save?

Wondering how much of your paycheck you should save? Almost every finance expert will tell you that it’s crucial to set aside a portion of your income each month. But let’s be real, for most of us, saving money can …

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When to Tell Your Boss You’re Pregnant and Other Workplace Tips for Expecting Mothers

Pregnancy for a working woman can be a joyous time, but it can also be a stressful time. The good news is some of that stress might soon be alleviated. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers …

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