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Business Etiquette in Hiring | Repairing Relationships

Business Etiquette: Repairing the Employer–Employee Relationship The current economic climate has amplified a long-standing issue in the U.S. job market: the erosion of trust and respect between employers and employees. With six candidates for every open role, organizations now hold unprecedented power in the hiring process. Unfortunately, this has intensified frustrations on both sides—leading to delayed communication, endless interview rounds,…

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Black Mental Wellness: A Campaign to Make Black Lives Matter in Psychology

Happy Black Mental Health Awareness Month! Despite the pain, racial trauma, and microaggressions the Black community continues to face, our collective resilience is undeniable. In honor of this month, I’m proud to launch the Black Mental Health Awareness 2025 campaign—an initiative dedicated to decreasing stigma, diversifying psychology, and improving mental health outcomes for Black people over the next five years.…

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Apps and Algorithms Won’t Save You: Why Improving Social Skills at Work Still Matters

Apps and Algorithms Won’t Save You: Why Improving Social Skills at Work Still Matters We live in a world where technology promises to simplify everything. From shopping and fitness to dating and scheduling, there’s always an app claiming to make life easier. Many professionals, especially those in tech, see algorithms as the ultimate solution to every problem. But while technology…

Strategies for Keeping Motivation High in Your Job Search

While the recently released jobs report from the Department of Labor suggests that the recession is slowly but surely relenting, many are still searching for adequate employment. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which does not factor in the large segment of the population who is also underemployed, working fewer hours than they would prefer. Therefore, many are preoccupied with the… Read More →

Where Does Imposter Syndrome Come From? Understanding Its Roots and How to Overcome It

Where Does Imposter Syndrome Come From? Understanding Its Roots, Psychology, and How to Overcome It Quick Answer Where does Imposter Syndrome come from? It often develops through early family messages, perfectionistic expectations, and social environments that equate worth with achievement. Over time, these beliefs form chronic self-doubt—even in accomplished people. Because it’s learned, Imposter Syndrome can be unlearned through reflection,…