News Top Black Woman at FDNY Reportedly Prepares for TerminationStacy JacksonMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Stacy JacksonMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023839 There's a fire inside New York's Fire Department.... Read more
Career If Ray Rice Were Your Employee: 4 Factors to Consider When Terminating for Misconduct Off the FieldNicole Cober, Esq.September 9, 2014September 28, 2017 by Nicole Cober, Esq.September 9, 2014September 28, 2017733 The Baltimore Ravens terminated Ray Rice, but what about your employees as an everyday professional? Here's how would to approach termination.... Read more
Career 5 Outragous–Even Bizarre–Firings That Made the NewsJanell HazelwoodFebruary 21, 2014 by Janell HazelwoodFebruary 21, 2014312 A Des Moines man was fired after using a forklift to free goodies from a snack machine. Check out a five other eyebrow-raising cases of... Read more
Career Be Inspired: Top Successful Women Who Got the Axe and ThrivedJanell HazelwoodAugust 23, 2013August 23, 2013 by Janell HazelwoodAugust 23, 2013August 23, 2013352 From Kerry Washington to Star Jones, these power women of color used temporary losses as stepping stones.... Read more
Career A Blessing in Disguise: 6 Ways Getting Fired Can Boost Your CareerJanell HazelwoodAugust 12, 2013 by Janell HazelwoodAugust 12, 2013482 Getting the axe isn't always a bad thing. It may actually be the catalyst to a better career--- and a better life.... Read more
Career Chicago Public Schools Lays Off More than 850 TeachersJanell HazelwoodJune 17, 2013June 17, 2013 by Janell HazelwoodJune 17, 2013June 17, 2013270 Announcement comes at a challenging time as CPS seeks to rebound from a record $1 billion deficit.... Read more
Career 10 Signs You’re About to Be FiredJanell HazelwoodMay 30, 2013 by Janell HazelwoodMay 30, 2013480 No one likes to think about the dreaded day they could be without a job. But why not be prepared just in case? Heed these... Read more
Career You Can Resign—Without Burning BridgesJanell HazelwoodApril 26, 2013April 26, 2013 by Janell HazelwoodApril 26, 2013April 26, 2013294 Follow this tips on how to keep your cool and avoid burning bridges the moment you leave a job.... Read more
Career Jobless Blues: 8 Coping Tactics for the Newly UnemployedSasha KingJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013 by Sasha KingJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013283 With many companies still conducting layoffs, bouncing back from becoming unemployed can be difficult. Here's a strategy that can help.... Read more
Career Bringing Sexy Back: How Much is Too Much in the Workplace?Jamie HarrisonJanuary 18, 2013January 21, 2013 by Jamie HarrisonJanuary 18, 2013January 21, 20131787 With a recent Iowa supreme court ruling making it lawful to axe workers who are 'irresistibly attractive,' professionals must reevaluate.... Read more