Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
22 results for "career growth"
The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is set to add 19,000 new jobs over the next decade, offering stable careers in a growing field. This expansion signals renewed investment in American medicine production and economic opportunity.
The Netherlands now has more social workers than any time in the past decade, with 71,400 people choosing careers helping their communities. The sector grew 44% since 2015, outpacing both healthcare and the overall economy.
Vietnamese financial services company F88 earned recognition as one of the country's top three workplaces, with 94% of employees calling it a great place to work. The company promotes 90% of its managers from frontline positions, proving career growth isn't just a promise.
The Nairobi Hospital celebrated International Nurses Week by recognizing the professionals who manage three-quarters of Kenya's primary health centers. The government pledged major investments in nursing training and career growth as part of its universal healthcare push.
A new free online course is helping job seekers break into the booming clean energy sector through registered apprenticeships that offer paid training and real career growth. The program connects eager workers with employers desperate to fill thousands of well-paying green jobs.
Young England cricketer Jacob Bethell is defending his choice to play in the Indian Premier League, saying the experience has made him a better player across all formats. Despite criticism from former England captain Alastair Cook, the 22-year-old believes training alongside the world's best cricketers is the right career move.
Nahla Gamil thought project management was easy until she learned it wasn't. Six years later, she's a partner at the software company where she started.
Forward-thinking organizations are creating cultures where employees get incentivized to learn and grow, turning workplaces into classrooms where failure becomes a stepping stone to success. Experts say this approach benefits everyone in the long run.
Mark Breitbard, CEO of Gap, says listening to interns isn't just good PR—it's good business. His leadership philosophy proves that fresh perspectives matter at every level.
Over half of Americans now spend Sunday preparing for the week ahead, and research suggests this simple habit could boost annual earnings by $25,000. What started as a TikTok trend has become a productivity movement with real financial benefits.
Millions of workers feel trapped in "functional panic" mode, losing their evenings to endless notifications and false urgency. These seven research-backed strategies help you reclaim your time without sacrificing your career.
A solar energy executive joined her company's management team the day after returning from maternity leave, proving parenthood and career growth can happen together. Her story shows how supportive workplaces unlock talent that benefits everyone.
Thessy Nwaubani joined a Nigerian logistics company as a secretary five years ago. Today, she leads growth and strategy as an executive at Enviable Group.
Cassandra Collins left a ₦150,000/month job for an ₦80,000 customer support role at a crypto startup in 2020. Five years later, her willingness to say yes to the "wrong" jobs led her to become Marketing Manager at Pesa.
Johns Hopkins University just launched "job family reunions" to help over 200 employees discover new career paths without leaving the institution. The first event connected staff across administrative, research, and human resources roles with mentors and career development resources.
For the first time in history, American women hold more payroll jobs than men, and economists say this shift isn't temporary. The change signals a fundamental transformation in how families work and who brings home the paycheck.
When a young journalist's career was crumbling under repeated mistakes and a lawsuit, one tough editor chose mentorship over termination. That single act of grace launched a decades-long career and taught a powerful lesson about second chances.
Employers are doubling down on AI skills, but they're looking for something unexpected: people who can blend technology with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. The future of work isn't choosing between human and machine—it's about making them work together.
When a startup offered employees five months salary to quit, one writer faced an unexpected choice that changed how they think about career decisions. The decision revealed surprising truths about what matters most in work.
A Nigerian tech professional attended 271 industry events in two years to build her network. Her strategic approach transformed casual conference attendance into a thriving personal brand and doubled her speaking opportunities.
Showing 20 of 22