Posts Tagged 'Equality'

Reflecting on Legacy and Impact: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so let’s take a moment to honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not just a day off from work or school; it’s a day to reflect on the profound impact of Dr. King’s work and to consider how we, as a society and individuals, can continue to strive for equality and justice.

The Legacy of Martin ...

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How to Cope With Changes in Careers While Parenting

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Parenting and working can be highly challenging, especially when dealing with a career change. However, it’s important to remember that you are not alone on this journey. Without a doubt, there are plenty of people who want to see you succeed. 

Here are some tips to help you cope with changes in your career while parenting: 

  1. Do not be afraid to ask for help. There are many resources available to help you transition into a new career. Ask your family and ...
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How To Ask for A Job Promotion, The Right Way

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Most people would love to get a promotion at least once or twice. It’s not just an opportunity to earn more money. A promotion is also a chance to put your skills to the test and explore different challenges.  

You might even find that promotion helps you achieve your dream job, where you spend more time doing the things you enjoy and less time on repetitive tasks. 

Unfortunately, getting the promotion you deserve isn’t always as simple as it seems. You can ...

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How to Set SMART Goals in 2022 

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What goals did you set for 2022? Do you find yourself struggling to accomplish your goals? Or maybe you’re someone who didn’t make goals for the new year because you’re still trying to achieve your goals from last year. One thing that is certain, we’ve all recently experienced enough “different” to last us a while. Covid-19 has brought many changes upon the world. People are taking it one day at a time simply because they aren’t sure of what tomorrow ...

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10 Fastest-Growing Professions

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We are living in times where things are constantly changing. Change can be scary; it can make us feel uncertain. However, we hold the power to seek the good within the bad. One of the major changes happening now is in peoples’ professions. As we begin to heal from the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, we start to notice the long-term effects caused by it. 

We all remember when unemployment skyrocketed. Companies big and small found themselves having to shut ...

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Strategies for Employee Career Development

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Are you currently at a loss regarding how to develop the techniques to use for career development? Or are you presently feeling trapped and unappreciated within your organization? Do you no longer derive any feeling of meaning or purpose from what you do for a living?  

Within the practice of human resources, we have often observed and counseled, questioned, and helped employees in and similar situations with requisite career advice. Human resource practitioners have developed strategies that can assist employees within ...

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IT’S NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY

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Good morning all, especially our courageous veterans. Today is National Hire a Veteran Day. Polishing the Professional would like to encourage every able company to offer veterans employment on this day.

Here at Polishing the Professional, we understand the obstacles veterans may face entering back into the workforce. We have a special program specifically for helping military professional that ensures the support of preparing them to enter the workforce. PTP will also help them find employment. Register at Polishingtheprofessional.com ...

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Do You Know Where You Are Going?

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When starting your career planning strategy, the first thing we explain to our clients is, to begin with, the end in mind. You cannot get to where you are going without a clear understanding of where you are heading. Think about where it is you want to be in five or perhaps ten years. Once you have a clear vision of what your career and life should look like in that time, you can begin to implement the steps needed ...

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Developing Your Master Plan

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Identifying what interest’s you is key to achieving a successful job search and a successful career plan. It is essential to start narrowing down what you could envision yourself doing every single day. There are many fresh ways to map out your long-term strategy by honing in on your interest or hobbies.

For example, you like to sing and want to be a recording artist. That may be your ultimate goal, but not immediately available because you need money. ...

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National Forgiveness Day

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July 7th was National Forgiveness Day so let’s make an effort to always forgive the offenses of others and ourselves. July 7th and everyday throughout the year, many struggle with forgiveness in our personal or work life, it’s difficult. Polishing the Professional would like to leave you with the words of MLK, “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.”

Forgiveness comes in all different forms. If you are harboring negative feelings toward yourself about failing to take ...

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