Escaping Corporate America

By Editorial Team | Updated on July 16, 2023

The notion of escaping corporate America is one that has gained momentum over the years. More and more professionals are yearning for autonomy, flexibility, and personal fulfillment that traditional 9-to-5 jobs may not offer. The desire to break free from the traditional corporate structure and explore new horizons is increasingly common.

Pregnant? Know Your Rights at Work

As it relates to the workplace, pregnancy is an area many women go into just hoping for the best and trusting that their best interests will be protected, but Mackenzie Dawson says that’s a big mistake.

Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Help Dietitians Reach their Goals

by Trish Freshwater, Senior Communications Manager

If you’re a registered dietitian, chances are that you know a colleague who works for Sodexo. With a network of more than 2,250 dietitians, Sodexo is the largest private employer of dietitians in North America.

As experts in this field, we place a high priority on the careers of our dietitians – offering numerous opportunities for career growth and professional development – so that they can focus on reaching their career goals while cultivating relationships with our clients and their patients.

The stories from the Sodexo family of dietitians are many, including that of Nina Crowley, who serves as a bariatric dietitian for the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.

“In my eight years of working with Sodexo, I have grown from an entry level Registered Dietitian, just happy to be getting a paycheck, to a professional specializing in bariatric surgery nutrition with a promising career,” said Crowley.

She credits her success with the flexibility Sodexo offers in career movement and opportunities to add new skills and knowledge to her repertoire. Read More

On The Job Friends Help Unhappy Workers

A shoulder to cry on could help make the daily-grind bearable for unhappy workers.

A study conducted by Michael Sollitto, a communications professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, reveals that having a close-bond with co-workers helps frustrated employees de-stress.

Understanding this often-perceived negative communication can help managers and companies better interact with employees and improve these unsatisfying conditions, Sollitto said.

The research is critical as employers realize costs to replace, rehire and retrain employees are on the rise, and as employees continue to strive for a fulfilling career. The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report stated that the unemployment rate is 5.6% with a 3.3% turnover rate. It is estimated that replacing an employee could cost an organization roughly $14,000. Read More

What To Say When You Don’t Get The Job

By Editorial Team | Updated on July 16, 2023

Landing a dream job is an aspirational goal for many, but it’s also an undeniable truth that there will be moments when you don’t get the job. It’s often challenging to navigate this feeling of disappointment, but learning how to respond professionally can turn this setback into a stepping stone for your career journey.

Mastering The Stretch

By Liz Wiseman

The best leaders bring out the best in others.  They inspire people’s best thinking and finest work.  They not only encourage and empower but are challenging and demanding.  They set high expectations, push people to the edge of their comfort zone, and then hold others fully accountable.  When leaders don’t hold the highest of expectations, they hold people back.

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