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How to be your own advocate in the workplace.
Simple steps to start advocating for yourself at work and achieve your goals. No one is going to do it for you.
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I tried freelancing. It didn’t work out. Now I’m going back to an office job.
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Selling Yourself Short is Just a Bad, but Breakable, Habit.
Mar 6, 2025
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Here's what to expect when job hunting in 2025.
Apr 18, 2025
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Labor activists didn't receive the death sentence just so you could buy a discounted mattress.
Aug 28, 2025
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How to be your own advocate in the workplace.
Simple steps to start advocating for yourself at work and achieve your goals. No one is going to do it for you.
Feb 20
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Grace M Richards
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Getting blamed is a blessing.
The power of taking accountability in a world allergic to being wrong.
Nov 11, 2025
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Grace M Richards
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Going back to school isn't the answer.
The payoff for grad school isn't what you think it is - here are 5 things you should consider doing instead.
Oct 2, 2025
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Grace M Richards
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What to Do if You Were Laid Off
A practical guide to navigating layoffs and planning your next move.
Aug 8, 2025
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Grace M Richards
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2026 Economic and Workforce Trends BINGO
My outlook on what 2026 has in store for us and the jobs economy.
Jan 8
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Oregon’s new “Prosperity Plan” - will we finally prosper?
An analysis on Governor Kotek’s “Prosperity Plan” for Oregon and its implications.
Dec 12, 2025
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Grace M Richards
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The check engine light of the economy is on with no AI mechanic in sight.
What the job reports, AI companies, and S&P 500 have to do with you and me.
Oct 14, 2025
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Grace M Richards
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Going back to school isn't the answer.
The payoff for grad school isn't what you think it is - here are 5 things you should consider doing instead.
Oct 2, 2025
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Grace M Richards
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The Workplace Roundup: January 2026
White-collar jobs are getting less "cuddly," employment projections are in, and Aldi's workforce model is setting new bars.
Feb 4
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The Workplace Roundup: December 2025
The US economy added 100k jobs in 2025 (compared to over 1 million in 2024), healthcare continues to lead in hiring, and blue-collar jobs are attracting…
Dec 31, 2025
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The Workplace Roundup: November 2025
Jobs data is still missing, New Mexico leads the way for free child care, and renowned HR management firm SHRM demonstrates how not to treat employees.
Dec 2, 2025
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The Workplace Roundup: October 2025
We're in a job-market data blackout, mass lay-offs are accelerating, and small businesses continue stabilizing the US workforce.
Oct 28, 2025
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