It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]
It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]
A generation ago, the rules of etiquette dictated pretty clearly how we should conduct ourselves in different situations. But, it’s a whole new world (filled with all kinds of new technology), leaving a lot of room for error when it comes to modern manners. “Etiquette is defined as societal norms of politeness, so of course […]
Have you always dreamed of owning your own business? Getting a business successfully off the ground isn’t easy, but it is possible—especially if you have a team of experts to show you the ropes. We’ve gathered the advice of a seasoned startup advisor, a marketing and PR professional, a franchise consultant, entrepreneurship educators and local […]
People can get quite competitive when it comes to New Year’s resolutions—but making an effort to minimize your own competitiveness may be the best resolution of them all. If you’ve noticed that competitiveness has negative effects on your interpersonal relationships, then it’s worth noting that competition between adults is only the tip of the iceberg. […]
Whether you’re facing an empty nest, dealing with a career crisis or just feeling “stuck,” asking the question, “Where do I go from here?” can be a loaded one. Getting help from the right source is key to successfully moving up or moving on. Life coaches can be a great resource to help you set […]
Changing careers or re-entering the workforce after time away can be daunting. For the fifth year in a row, we hosted a series of workshops designed to ease this transition. The program, RE:WORK V, presented expert speakers on topics like marketing yourself, resume writing, social media and interviewing. Here are their 15 best tips for […]
Given the 7.5 percent unemployment rate in the Chicago area, searching for a job can be a daunting task. It can be challenging to find reliable sources among various recruiters, bloggers and social media platforms. Trustworthy outlets are difficult to distinguish from those that waste a job seeker’s time. Last year, CareerBuilder conducted a study […]
How, and where, can you find a new career in later life that provides inner satisfaction, purpose and a paycheck? That’s the question many baby boomers are asking.
Before 1970, women didn’t write for Newsweek. Offered jobs only as researchers and fact-checkers, many women, including Nora Ephron, Ellen Goodman, Jane Bryant Quinn and Susan Brownmiller, quickly left the magazine. For others, inequality wasn’t so obvious, even six years after the 1964 Civil Rights Act. “We sort of didn’t realize it applied to us,” […]
