Why Your Organization Should Close in Celebration of Juneteenth

Illustration by Marian Blair

Alongside a growing number of employers across the country, the Idealist office is closed on Thursday, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the official ending of slavery in the United States on June 19th, 1865.

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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Could Lead to a More Pet-Friendly Workplace

For many people, working from home during the pandemic meant getting accustomed to working alongside their pets. Not only did pets provide comic relief on Zoom calls, but being close to our animals has also offered some much-needed stress relief.

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The New Business Casual

The phenomenon of “Business Casual” has been with us for decades, starting around the time of the dot.com era.  And after a preliminary phase that allowed folks to dress and accessorize to their heart’s content, it quickly devolved into a …

By John Tuton
John Tuton Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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Trying to Find the Right Career and Job for You? Use This Hierarchy of Needs Approach

Finding a good fit between your personality and your career happens when there’s synchronicity between your tasks, the environment you’re in, and the value you both provide and receive from your responsibilities.

Research backs up the theory that personality-job fit …

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3 Creative Job-Search Strategies to Make You Stand Out

When competing against hundreds of other job candidates for open roles, you need to think and act creatively to stand out. Here are three examples of creative ways to increase your odds of landing the role you want.

1. Expand …

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