With COVID-19 spreading rapidly across the globe, many companies are more concerned with the present rather than looking forward to hiring new employees, resulting in several hiring freezes. While the situation is unprecedented and understandably stressful, it makes this time extremely difficult for seniors who depend on jobs after graduation to support themselves. Esther Leonard, the Assistant Director of Career Education at Boston University, discusses with HerCampus…
Kids need and ultimately benefit greatly from a structured environment. Many schools will start providing remote learning in the coming weeks — meanwhile, here is curated guide of free resources and subscriptions for remote learning and homeschooling that we as parents will be utilizing and hope these resources will benefit you and your family during this quarantine.
In 2020, Women’s History Month comes amid a time of social upheaval and global fear over the coronavirus pandemic and resulting political turmoil. While for many the 2020 presidential race is now an afterthought, this Women’s History Month does also mark the departure of the last remaining women candidates from the 2020 presidential field — during an election year that also marks the centennial of women’s suffrage.
The coronavirus concern has been spreading like wildfire and it’s causing some major issues for both employers, employees, and job seekers. Some companies are experiencing hiring freezes, alternative interviewing setups (i.e. video interviewing vs. face-to-face), and even layoffs as a result of this pandemic. So, don’t be surprised if you see hiring slow down over the next few months. In a time…
Asma Ishaq, a visionary CEO in Direct-to-Consumer uses what she calls a founder’s mentality to help her navigate successfully throughout challenges. When asked about leading through this pandemic, she summed it up as, “communications and goodwill keep this CEO’s ship sailing”. In this article, Asma shares important insights for all leaders. What business practices are you doing to keep your people…
10 Ways To Use Working Remotely Or Self-Quarantining As An Opportunity As we all face the reality of being unable to go to work, school or events or gather in normal ways due to the coronavirus pandemic, we can reframe our time at home as an opportunity to take stock and to tackle some projects we’ve put off. This perspective,…
Self studying, which involves studying without direct supervision or attendance in a classroom, is a valuable way to learn, and is quickly growing in popularity among parents and students. By complementing formal education with home study, students can see a drastic improvement to grades, material understanding, and confidence. Many students study at home to supplement their class-based learning. However, self…
Queen Elizabeth of England, moves out as Buckingham Palace staff tests positive for Coronavirus. At 93, the Queen falls into the ‘highly vulnerable’ category for the illness, therefore, extra precautions are being taken. As the novel Coronavirus continues to spread across Europe, it is understood that the virus has managed to reach Buckingham Palace, impacting a royal aide whilst Queen Elizabeth was still…
In the last week, the recent spread of COVID-19 has and continues to disrupt life on-campus — from study abroad programs being canceled to universities switching to online classes, and in some cases, having students move off-campus. If your usual class schedule has changed drastically, it can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first time taking online classes. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious about…
As the country navigates uncertainty and more companies apply work-at-home options for their employees, a new normal unveils. For many people, work-at-home is new territory and requires a shift in mindset. Working from home isn’t a new concept and presents new opportunities for individuals to excel. Chloe Urquhart, founder of Hart Media, a full-service social media and influencer marketing agency, leveraged…
