The correlation between your Facebook page and how it affects your employer’s perception of you has grown exponentially since the inception of social media years ago. The good news is most employees and candidates for employment have learned valuable lessons from horror stories of people getting fired or reprimanded due to inappropriate posts, whether personal […]
Every small business colleague and associate I know utilizes social media to further the promotion and visibility of their business. Whether it is Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or LinkedIn, I rarely encounter a business owner these days who does not have an account with one of these media platforms. While at a luncheon a couple of […]
Dating Kevin was one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve ever had. He was the one that hated my vices and I was faced with a decision to make a life change or go back to being single. I chose single life, but it wasn’t the vices that broke us up–well, sort of. During the […]
With a new year comes new goals and new opportunities. If you find yourself looking for a new job in 2014, Forbes.com and Manpower have gathered a few suggestions based on surveys of 18,000 employers across the U.S. This survey was taken to determine whether employers plan to add or cut jobs, keep employment levels […]
As 2013 is coming close to an end, many of us have already started to consider our personal and professional goals for 2014. Some want to lose 10 pounds, others want to start their own businesses and many want to be considered for a promotion or pay raise. Must Read: Why This Hair Potion Is […]
According to a recent survey posted by salary.com, 69 percent of the 1,000 participants polled admitted to wasting time at work on a daily basis. This can include anything from water cooler talks, using social media on their personal mobile devices and also surfing the internet for personal reasons or interests on their work computer. […]
Many entrepreneurs fund their passions, products and ideas for self-made businesses on a wing and a prayer. Though lack of funds may cause many to avoid stepping out on their own to succeed as an entrepreneur, there are several stories of those who overcame the odds to build multi-billion dollar products and brands. Must Read: […]
A working woman’s job is never done. A career-focused woman is just that; her mind is often on the job and fulfilling her endless to do list. Often times in the quest to climb up the ladder of success, women forget to take care of themselves and their health and wellness ends up at the […]
There are numerous support groups for women in every industry it seems. Whether it is WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network), National Coalition for 100 Black Women, or a small intimate gathering of like-minded professional women, many women in the workplace make it a point to connect with other women as a support system when […]
Name: Tamika Newhouse Occupation: Owner/Operator, Delphine Publications Previous Job Experience: Teacher HB: Briefly describe your day to day activities and responsibilities as an author and publisher. Tamika Newhouse: I usually rise to immediately power up my laptop to check emails. After eating breakfast and once I have answered as many emails as I can, I […]
Name: Marlen Bodden Occupation: Author, Roatan Hall, LLC and Attorney, The Legal Aid Society (NYC) Education: Tufts University; New York University School of Law; 2012 Honorary Doctor of Laws – University of Rhode Island Previous Job experience: Attorney, The Legal Aid Society (NYC) HelloBeautiful: Briefly describe your day to day activities and responsibilities as an […]
