You’ve most likely heard the statistic that women only apply to jobs they are 100% qualified for, while men will apply to a job if they only meet 60% of the qualifications. Even without the hard facts, we know that women approach work differently, and this extends beyond just the hiring process. We also know …
When our screens are our offices, separation of work & life is virtually impossible. Over the past few years, many of us have made a commitment to a higher level of work/life balance. At Joy Society, we prefer to call it “work/life harmony,” but however you put it, harmony and balance require some level of …
Reset, renew, and rejuvenate your career goals to serve YOU. This new year is the perfect opportunity to reset and renew your career well-being. Whether you’ve already had your sights set on new career goals, or you’re happily settled in your current job, now is the time to reflect on how you can elevate toward …
Let go of Imposter Syndrome and start saying YES to YOU. Despite years of hard work, a college degree, and success in your career, you still ask yourself: “do I really belong here?” You are constantly trying to prove yourself as worthy of your position. You take on more and more work, but no matter …
Over half of American adults are “financially anxious” and function with a poor level of financial literacy. Financial literacy really just means an ability to understand and use the financial skills that most impact your personal finances — budgeting, saving, and managing debt. If poor financial literacy equates to poor financial well-being, then we can assume …
Most of us chose our careers at 18… We didn’t know what our day-to-day lives would look like, or what our chosen career would mean for us, financially, emotionally, and even spiritually. Learning more about yourself, and gaining experience in the professional world has led you to look closer at your career goals. You might …
It might seem like a simple question. And in some ways, it is. In 2021, a survey of over 1,000 Americans illustrated that we are actually pretty united on this issue: 90% of Americans believe that the 5-day workweek is outdated 97% believe they would be more productive with a 4-day workweek 98% believe that their mental …
(And Why the Enrollment Rate is Dramatically Decreasing) You may have heard that college enrollment numbers have been steadily declining. Here are the facts: Between 2009 and 2019, undergraduate enrollment decreased by 5%. This means that even before the pandemic, enrollment was declining. Since the fall 0f 2019, enrollment has continued to decrease — it’s now …
We all know co-workers can make or break your workplace experience. Feeling supported and genuinely cared for by those you work with improves productivity, job satisfaction, creativity, and more. But are you aware of how your co-workers impact your life outside of work? A new study from the University of Bath in the UK reveals that care …
We’ve spent a long time letting the word “professional” define how we show up to our work. In order to be seen as “professional,” many of us have learned to look and act a certain way, creating barriers between our work lives and our personal lives. This experience is something BIPOC professionals are especially familiar …
