Jennifer McKay

Do you want to go into the New Year with a bang?  Maybe your New Year’s resolution is to get promoted at work, or move into a career that suits you. We have some tips to help you make all your resolutions happen! Keep reading to learn more and start the New Year off right. […]

If you haven’t read part 1 of this article series, check it out here! So, you did everything you could to prepare ahead of time, but you’re still feeling stressed out. Don’t worry, there are still more effective ways to overcome your stress and recover. We’ll cover a couple of them here in part 2, […]

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year…right? If you usually spend the holiday in a frantic blur, you’re not the only one. Too many of us feel pressured to do everything. We decide that we’re going to manage every event we’re attending and make three turkey dinners on top of that. If we […]

Is this your first year spending the holidays away from home?  Maybe this is your second or third year away, and you want to make it easier on yourself this time around. We know how difficult it is to be away from your friends, family and all of your regular holiday traditions. To put it […]

During your first holiday season at a new job, it’s not uncommon to debate whether you should exchange gifts with your co-workers. Maybe you want to buy something nice for your close work friends, but not for the whole office. Or, you want to thank your boss for doing a great job but don’t want […]

It can be hard to imagine getting vacation time off, let alone getting the days off that you want! This effect is even more substantial when you’re relatively young and new to the workforce. Broaching the topic of time off with your boss can feel overwhelming.  However, don’t fret; We’ve got some tips and tricks […]

Are you worried that you could be a better ally to your workplace peers? Or, are you interested in becoming a committed ally, but aren’t sure how? We’ve got some tips and tricks to help you grow into your role as an ally.  Be Proactive and Aware The first step to being a great ally […]

When you’re actively looking for work, it can feel like the whole application process is neverending. Updating your resume and writing a new cover letter for every job can be highly time-consuming. Not to mention the additional time spent filling in all those application forms and preparing for interviews! Luckily, we have some tips to […]

At some point in your life, you’ve probably felt pressured to go into a responsible career. The definition of “responsible” changed based on who you spoke with. Still, it was always about following the money rather than following your dreams. When you were growing up, you might have been told, “There’s no money in that! […]

Are you afraid of underperforming at work? Do you feel that you’re under a lot of pressure to succeed and don’t know how to manage it? Feeling anxious about your work is very common. After all, anxiety is your body’s normal response to a stressful situation. However, being consistently nervous can harm your work performance, […]