The Pursuit of Black Excellence: Setting Boundaries in the Workplace

Setting the scene…

We were on a short weekend retreat and my friend packed her laptop in her bag to bring to the river. “Why are you bringing that?” I asked her. “It is slippery there. You might drop it …

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6 Things an Accounting Firm CEO Wishes He Knew at 22

As we say farewell to our spring interns and plan for our summer interns, I think back to the time when I was in their shoes. Nearing the end of college and in the process of figuring out my career …

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4 Reasons Why UI Skills Are Critical to a UX Designer

The demand for consistent, premium quality design work, with applications ranging anywhere from outwards facing customer experience curation to app design, to internal vendor systems building, is currently exploding—with respect to both user experience designers and user interface designers. If …

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Timeout with John Register

For our last episode of 2020, we had a chance to sit down with John Register, a Paralympic Silver medalist, Gulf War veteran, and TEDx speaker. John shares his definition of resilience and how he created a business engaging others to make impact via their strengths. Plus, hear his advice for athletes transitioning out of …

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5 Tips for First-Year International Students in the US

As a first-year international college student in the US, exciting new experiences await you. Whether you are about to start your first week of college or are still preparing for your journey to the US, the advice we share can …

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Boeing: A Leading Inclusive Employer for Neurodivergent Professionals

In the evolving landscape of workplace inclusivity, Boeing stands out as a pioneer dedicated to fostering an environment where neurodivergent individuals can truly thrive.

Creating An Inclusive Culture

Boeing’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion goes beyond corporate slogans—it's a …

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Managing Money Anxiety While Job Searching

Money anxiety is a beast. In this episode, I talk through 5 steps you can implement to manage money anxiety while in your job search. I share my experience growing up low-income and continuing to earn a low salary even …

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Requesting and Negotiating a Reasonable Accommodation

From the desk of Linda Carter Batiste, J.D., Director of Services and Publications

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. However, it is …

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ADHD Burnout — What Is It and What Can You Do About It?

Have you ever been so exhausted that you quit your job?

You may have been experiencing burnout.

Burnout is characterized by overwhelming exhaustion, detachment from your work, and a sense of ineffectiveness.

And while anyone can experience burnout, if you …

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Charting a Bold Vision in Gen AI Without Sight

Below is an article originally published on Google’s blog. Visit the Google company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

My career has been largely shaped by two things: my passion for computers and being born …

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