Growth Can’t Be Self-Sacrificial by Courtney Branson

In celebration of International Women’s Day yesterday, we’re featuring a female thought leader who is on a mission to bring soul and femininity back to the workplace through empathy and awareness. Here’s another blog takeover by Courtney Branson. Today she shares how important it is to prioritize your mental health in our pursuit to be […]
Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of UNprofessional: Revisiting Our Top 5 Episodes

We’re dedicating this week’s blog to celebrate one awesome year of the UNprofessional podcast. From topics like creating intentional culture in the workplace to starting your own business to using art as a resource for front-line workers during COVID, it’s worth taking a look back at our top episodes from season 1. How do you […]
Beat the Winter Blues: 4 Ways to Stay Motivated at Work in the Winter

With winter’s cold weather, shorter days and less sunlight, you and your employees may feel more lethargic and irritable than usual. This mood shift known as “winter blues” may affect your team’s productivity. According to research done by the project management software company Redbooth, winter is the least productive season in the workplace. Here’s how […]
4 Ways to Ease Back into Work after Vacation

Science cited in a Forbes article states that taking a vacation increases productivity. But it’s not always easy to switch from vacay mode to work mode, especially after enjoying a much-needed break. Your transition back to work doesn’t have to be stressful or something to dread either. Head back to the office with a smile […]
Calling All Women Who Will Disrupt the Status Quo: Let’s Talk Thought Leadership

Women make great leaders. We make the world a better place and inspire a brighter future for all women. There is no shortage of incredible women more than qualified to fill leadership roles, yet there’s still a substantial gap between men and women leaders in the workplace. Despite studies showing how women are more effective […]
How to Use Pinterest to Make a 2022 Vision Board

Let Law of Attraction work in your life with the help of a 2022 vision board. Even scientific findings agree that people who visualize a better future are more likely to make their goals a reality. Start manifesting your aspirations and get the most out of your life by creating a 2022 vision board. Simply […]
4 Ways to Let Go of Your Business Failures in 2022

In life, sometimes we fail. And it’s the same in business. Business failures are more common than most people think. In fact, only 78.5 percent of small businesses survive their first year. And that’s even without the COVID-19 pandemic in the equation. According to estimates from the Federal Reserve, the impact of the pandemic in […]
Finding It Hard to Take A Vacation? Here Are 5 Ways to Actually Get Away

The U.S. is known for being a country of workaholics. Despite the work from home setup, Americans are spending longer hours at work during the pandemic. And even before the pandemic, over half of Americans have not vacationed in a year. There are many reasons you may want to leave your vacation days on the […]
5 Reasons to Give People A Break During The Holidays

With the holiday season just around the corner, you might be torn between giving your people a break or continuing business operations to make sure deadlines are met. Some of your employees may actually want to work. In 2020, people were working longer hours than usual, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. But […]
3 Ways to Humanize Your Holiday Events

After all the stress and challenges of 2021, holiday festivities should be a priority this year. Your team deserves appreciation for all their hard work and dedication. What better way to boost their morale and strengthen your bond with them than a holiday event? This year, make your holiday event extra special by putting in […]