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When Her Breadwinning Husband Was Diagnosed With MS, This Stay-At-Home Mom Built a Jewelry Empire

When Her Breadwinning Husband Was Diagnosed With MS, This Stay-At-Home Mom Built a Jewelry Empire

Helen Ficalora's family had just purchased a new home when her husband had to stop working due to complications from multiple sclerosis. She went from being a stay-at-home mom to the breadwinner in the blink of an eye. Here's how she turned a difficult situation into a thriving jewelry brand.

How to Support Someone Who Just Lost Their Job

How to Support Someone Who Just Lost Their Job

A career expert shares the best ways you can help.

3 Realistic Ways to Sneak Mindfulness Into a Busy Workday

3 Realistic Ways to Sneak Mindfulness Into a Busy Workday

Just a minute or two, here and there, can make all the difference.

This Mom Blogger Built a Successful Branding Business While Working Full Time—Here's How

This Mom Blogger Built a Successful Branding Business While Working Full Time—Here's How

Without having a formal plan in place, Alison Faulkner turned her business of throwing dance parties into a million-dollar brand. Here are her tips on how to start your own successful brand.

8 Practical Tips for Nailing a Video Interview

8 Practical Tips for Nailing a Video Interview

Video interviews are a whole different game, so here are some preparation and presentation tips from the pros.

How to Find Companies That Are Hiring Work-From-Home Employees

How to Find Companies That Are Hiring Work-From-Home Employees

Because there has never been a better time to WFH.

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10 Work-From-Home Upgrades to Get You Through the Day in Style

10 Work-From-Home Upgrades to Get You Through the Day in Style

Live your best life when you're working from home.

20 Inspiring Quotes and Mentorship Advice From Female Leaders

20 Inspiring Quotes and Mentorship Advice From Female Leaders

Every March, we celebrate the women who came before us, the ones who are hustling hard today, and all of the ones who will change the world in the future.

How to Be Taken Seriously at Work (Even as a Junior-Level Professional)

How to Be Taken Seriously at Work (Even as a Junior-Level Professional)

First-Time Manager? Here's How to Be a Supervisor Everyone Wants to Work For

First-Time Manager? Here's How to Be a Supervisor Everyone Wants to Work For

The Top 5 Reasons for New Job Jitters, and How to Stay Calm Before Your First Day

The Top 5 Reasons for New Job Jitters, and How to Stay Calm Before Your First Day

New Job? Here Are 3 Ways to Ruin Your Chances of Making a Good First Impression

New Job? Here Are 3 Ways to Ruin Your Chances of Making a Good First Impression

5 Indispensable Soft Skills Hiring Managers Value Most

A well-rounded employee will demonstrate both hard and soft skills—but what exactly is a soft skill? These are the ones you need to know about.

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Williams Sonoma Is Hiring Thousands of Seasonal Work-From-Home Employees Before the Holidays

Williams Sonoma Is Hiring Thousands of Seasonal Work-From-Home Employees Before the Holidays

8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a New Job

8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a New Job

13 Inspirational Work Quotes to Get You Through Any Situation

13 Inspirational Work Quotes to Get You Through Any Situation

4 Signs You’re at the Right Job for You—and a Few Signs You're Not

4 Signs You’re at the Right Job for You—and a Few Signs You're Not

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job

4 LinkedIn Networking Tips That Can Help You Snag Your Dream Job

4 LinkedIn Networking Tips That Can Help You Snag Your Dream Job

The Right Way to Use Instant Messaging at Work (and When to Use Email Instead)

The Right Way to Use Instant Messaging at Work (and When to Use Email Instead)

How to Lead a Conference Call That Gets Stuff Done

How to Lead a Conference Call That Gets Stuff Done

4 Expert Tricks That Make One-on-One Meetings More Productive

4 Expert Tricks That Make One-on-One Meetings More Productive

3 Ways to Make Your Work Phone Calls More Productive and Effective

3 Ways to Make Your Work Phone Calls More Productive and Effective

Sick of Unproductive Work Meetings? Here Are 3 Ways to Fix That

Sick of Unproductive Work Meetings? Here Are 3 Ways to Fix That

This Is Probably the Worst Thing You Can Do Before Quitting, According to Managers

This Is Probably the Worst Thing You Can Do Before Quitting, According to Managers

How to Use Informational Interviews to Get Ahead

How to Use Informational Interviews to Get Ahead

4 Things to Say When Your Interviewer Asks, ‘Do You Have Any Questions for Me?’—Plus 3 Things Never to Say

4 Things to Say When Your Interviewer Asks, ‘Do You Have Any Questions for Me?’—Plus 3 Things Never to Say

The Surprisingly Straightforward Workplace Perks People Want, According to a New Survey

The Surprisingly Straightforward Workplace Perks People Want, According to a New Survey

8 Products to Stash in Your Desk for the Perfect Workday Pick-Me-Up

8 Products to Stash in Your Desk for the Perfect Workday Pick-Me-Up

9 Phone Interview Tips That'll Help You Stand Out and Get Hired—With Nothing But Your Voice

9 Phone Interview Tips That'll Help You Stand Out and Get Hired—With Nothing But Your Voice

How to Write a Cover Letter That'll Get You Noticed, According to Hiring Pros

How to Write a Cover Letter That'll Get You Noticed, According to Hiring Pros

7 Warming Essentials for When Your Office Feels Like a Freezer

7 Warming Essentials for When Your Office Feels Like a Freezer

Expert Networking Advice for People Who Hate Small Talk

Expert Networking Advice for People Who Hate Small Talk

How to Nail Your Next Work Presentation, Even if Public Speaking Isn’t Your Thing

How to Nail Your Next Work Presentation, Even if Public Speaking Isn’t Your Thing

5 Bad Office Habits to Avoid If You Want to Get Promoted This Year

5 Bad Office Habits to Avoid If You Want to Get Promoted This Year

10 Steps to Ensure a Low-Stress Vacation

10 Steps to Ensure a Low-Stress Vacation

Would American Workers Rather Get More Money or More Vacation Days? The Answer Might Surprise You

Would American Workers Rather Get More Money or More Vacation Days? The Answer Might Surprise You

Organize Your Work Life in 5 Simple Steps

Organize Your Work Life in 5 Simple Steps