Mentorship isn’t just a business buzzword. It’s an activity that leads to wellness in all areas of your life. The long-term benefits of mentoring or being mentored were recently studied and proven by W. Brad Johnson, PhD, a psychology professor at the US Naval Academy, who found that those who had been mentored during their time in school “generally perform [...]
Turning your mortarboard tassel at college graduation symbolizes the end of one phase of your education and the beginning of another, probably more important phase: entering the workforce. Internships are a great way to ease into the professional world and avoid the feeling of being dropped into the deep end after graduation. The benefits of an internship are extensive – [...]
Schools are closed, the pool is open and the sun is out – signs that summer has officially arrived! While the temperatures are climbing, so is the cost to cool down your home during the summer months. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that the typical U.S. residential household will consume about 3,080 kilowatt hours of electricity this summer and [...]
We’ve all been there. You sit down with a hot cup of coffee, open your laptop and dream of all of the goals and tasks you will accomplish that day. Yet before you even begin, your brain starts to run wild with reminders: order a birthday gift for your sister, schedule a much-needed dentist appointment, call the dog groomer, pay [...]
Is staying organized in your personal and professional life one of your goals for 2019? In today’s technology-filled world, it’s easier than ever to make lists on-the-go, coordinate schedules and keep your documents in one place. Read below to learn more about the top apps that can make life easier for you to manage this year: Google Drive This app [...]
College plays a vital role in preparing you for your career. From the knowledge and skills that you learn class to the networking opportunities that are offered to you in your chosen field of study, there are many resources available to help you get a headstart on your career. Are you doing your best to prepare yourself for your future [...]
Clear and constant communication in the workplace is vital, with tracking tasks, projects and other collaborative material taking up a large portion of the day for many employees. Technology can help, but the key is identifying the right tools and defining the most streamlined processes to help you save time, not simply adding one more internet tab. Below are three [...]
Advance Financial is blessed by the communities it serves, and we feel an obligation to give back to our neighbors. We also understand that many people today want to blend their personal and work lives, which means making time to do things they are passionate about while at work. We want to make it easy for our employees to personally [...]
