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.

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September 2025

The Workplace Roundup: September 2025

Job market is worse than we thought, employer costs are going up for healthcare benefits, and public firms may move to bi-annual reporting model.

Sep 18 • 

Grace M Richards

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Is the job market all an illusion?

Why entry-level opportunities are vanishing while job-seekers keep multiplying, and what we could do about it.

Sep 11 • 

Grace M Richards

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August 2025

Labor activists didn't receive the death sentence just so you could buy a discounted mattress.

Reflections on the founding of Labor Day, child labor practices, and the costs of challenging status quos.

Aug 28 • 

Grace M Richards

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The Workplace Roundup: August 2025

New job postings dip, women in sports rise, and return-to-office mandates spark employee pushback.

Aug 15 • 

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 • 

Grace M Richards

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July 2025

Learning the Ropes: Distilling Whiskey with New Basin Distilling Company

I ventured out to Madras, Oregon to visit New Basin Distilling Company and learn all about how whiskey is made.

Jul 29 • 

Grace M Richards

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The Workplace Roundup: July 2025

Discouraged worker numbers are up, coffee shops are making livable wages cool again, and Indeed is replacing 1,300 employees with AI.

Jul 17 • 

Grace M Richards

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Can employers have their cake and eat it too?

How a lawsuit brought against Uber and Lyft could change the landscape between employer-independent contractor relationships.

Jul 10 • 

Grace M Richards

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June 2025

AI won't make you irrelevant, your skills will.

Staying relevant in your career when up against AI, a brief reflection on historic workforce disruptions, and knowing when to jump ship.

Jun 26 • 

Grace M Richards

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Learning the Ropes: Music Production with Eric Andrew Taylor

I had the privilege of joining Eric Andrew Taylor in his home studio to learn about being a music producer.

Jun 13 • 

Grace M Richards

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Communicating clearly could be your career advantage.

Tools to help you master communication and turn your intentions into messages that compel and connect.

Jun 5 • 

Grace M Richards

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