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One Giant Leap For Womankind: The First All-Female Spacewalk

October 18, 2019 apucareertips

NASA announced that the first all-female spacewalk would take place—finally—in the early morning hours of October 18, 2019, conducted by astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch.

Careers

Now Is the Best Time to Ask Your Employer for a Raise

October 16, 2019 David Hubler

Now is an excellent time to ask the boss for that hoped-for raise. But how should you ask for a raise? Indeed.com offers six tips.

Career Services

Workforce Recruitment Program: Helping Students with Disabilities

October 15, 2019 Anna Sommer

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program. This program connects students with disabilities to employment opportunities.

Business

Avoiding Harassment and Discrimination Cases at Conferences

October 10, 2019 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

It is a good idea for professional associations to have written policies protecting them from harassment and discrimination incidents.

Leadership

Self-Managed Teams Result in Lower Pay For Women

October 9, 2019 apucareertips

Recent research revealed that women in self-managed teams appeared to make 25% less than their male counterparts. The outcome was not a result of their lower productivity levels, but rather the fact that women in such teams appear to be compensated below what they’re worth, and men often more than they’re worth.

Careers

The Secret Sauce When Choosing a Second Act Career

October 8, 2019 apucareertips

What's the secret sauce to a satisfying second-act career? Most people assume meaningful work is the key. But according to Rob Cross, Edward A. Madden professor of global leadership at Babson College, research shows that people tend to overestimate the importance of the what when they should be focusing on the who.

Business

Bullying in the Workplace: How Does This Happen?

October 7, 2019 Dr. Marie Gould Harper

Bullying in schools and on social media has been an issue of great concern to parents and educators. Now we have bullying in the workplace.

Business

Small Business Saturday: Why It Matters to Local Stores

October 4, 2019 Online Career Tips Staff Writer

Participation in Small Business Saturday has continued to grow year after year. Shopping local is important because it affects the entire community.

Business

Business Conferences: Maximizing Your Education at Them

October 3, 2019 Susan Hoffman

Business conferences provide opportunities to increase your knowledge. How do you ensure that you’re making the most of the education available to you?