There’s a lot of speculation about what’s causing the Great Resignation, but one thing is clear: people are leaving their jobs in record numbers and companies are struggling to fill roles. To survive (and thrive), employers need to hire for mission and values alignment, write job descriptions that attract the best candidates, invest in the employees they already have, and hire from within.

Self-care is an essential part of showing up to work feeling our best. It’s hard to concentrate on your job if you aren’t getting enough sleep, nutrition, exercise, or relationship time. The demands of your work cannot come at the expense of your physical and emotional wellbeing. We need to incorporate self-care into our daily routines if we want to feel good and perform at our highest capacity.

Most news outlets focus on provocative, fear-inducing stories because they tap into our deep psychological need to feel safer by being better informed about a problem or threat. But there are also plenty of good news stories - proof that positive change is happening every day. A daily dose of good news helps us stay motivated and keeps our spirits high as we work toward a brighter future.

If you’re wondering how you can make a difference, you’re not alone. Many of us are looking for meaningful work to help drive change. But there are so many social and environmental issues, it can be difficult to identify and focus your personal impact. The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, also known as The Global Goals, are a great place to start if you’re looking for inspiration.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is an essential step toward a more equitable society - and it’s also good for companies. Building a diverse workforce improves the employee experience, increases engagement, and strengthens company performance. Diverse organizations are also more representative of the communities they engage with, enabling them to better serve their customers.

Our values guide our choices every day. From the small stuff like how to spend an afternoon to the biggest decisions of our lives, values are the root beliefs that guide action and help us lead a fulfilling life. Most of us can name at least a couple values that we hold dear, but fully integrating them into our livelihoods has the potential to bring much deeper meaning and purpose to our work.

Looking for ethical and sustainable gifts this holiday season? Our 2021 holiday shopping guide will help you express love and appreciation for your family and friends while maintaining your commitment to sustainable living. We’ve compiled a list of conscious companies who are making eco-friendly and socially responsible products to help you give gifts with integrity.

Values are big concepts like honesty, creativity, honor, and justice. They’re commonly expressed to convey morals and ideals, but they become even more meaningful to us when we look at them within the context of our own lives. Personal core values are the principles that guide and motivate us. As non-negotiable boundaries, they help us articulate what we stand for. They enable us to practice integrity with consistency and engage with the world more authentically.

All your hard work has paid off and you’ve landed the job. Congratulations! You’re off on an exciting new journey where you’ll get to meet new people and gain more experience. However, as you approach your first day, you may find your excitement is growing into nervousness, or even fear. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you feel grounded, prepared, and ready for your first week on the job.

Interviews are an opportunity for you, the job candidate, and your potential employer to get to know each other. Making a strong first impression matters, and careful preparation will ease your nerves and help you show up with confidence. Here are some strategies to help you present your best self and land the job.

Companies are waking up to the fact that having a purpose beyond profit is not just good for business, it’s essential. Profit can no longer be the only goal, nor the only metric for success. People’s expectations have evolved and they’re ready to support and advocate for brands that genuinely do good. Let’s take a look at why purpose and meaning matter to three key stakeholder groups.

Chocolate is a tasty treat loved by many and consumed in myriad ways worldwide. Despite its popularity and sweetness, chocolate is not without its dark side. Demand for cacao results in massive deforestation and there are human rights violations throughout the industry including child labor, poverty wages, and slavery. Learn about 3 chocolatiers on a mission to clean up this industry.

What we value about work is actively evolving. In today’s culture, where we spend so much of our time at work, it’s little wonder that people are looking to have their need for purpose fulfilled through their careers. But to do this, you first need to know what your purpose is — then you can either incorporate it into your current job or find a new work opportunity that is better suited to what you’re passionate about.

Every business leader knows the importance of brand and product marketing. However, any business that markets exclusively to customers and clients is missing a key audience: future employees. To attract the talent that will set your company apart, you need a fresh approach to recruitment marketing. We’ve got a few tips and strategies to help you craft your story and recruit team members who will take up your mission as their own.

It’s exciting to see a new job opportunity open up at one of your favorite companies and decide to apply. But to make this a reality takes a bit more thought, finesse, and yes, hard work. The application process is part analytical and part intuitive. The key to success is to stay focused on the objectives you have defined for yourself and approach your search with an attitude of curiosity and confidence. Here are eight tips to help you get your application in order and get noticed.