Although the movie “The Internship” is a comedy, it has brought to light the real-life issue of older workers accepting unpaid internships in order to re-start their careers. Like the characters in the movie, many 40- and 50- year olds are competing with younger professionals to get back into the job market, whether it be transitioning to a new profession or returning to the workforce after extended time away, leading them to accept “returnships.” Mindy Berkower, a former lawyer who took time off to raise a family, is just one example of this rising trend. She explains, “It’s resume-worthy experience, and at the very least you’re learning new skills, brushing up on old skills, and getting a good current reference.”

New York Daily News, 6/2/13

Rand Corp's report on workplace well-being-- a 6 billion dollar industry-- casts a doubt on the effectiveness of employee wellness programs. Keith Lemer, president of Wellnet, says it takes "senior level support and a high degree of employee engagement in healthy behaviors" for wellness programs to truly work. Although the report found that workplace wellness programs didn't save a significant amount of money, it did find that healthcare costs rose more slowly for employees who participated in programs than for employees who did not participate. There was still hope "that a reduction in direct medical costs would materialize if employees continued to participate."

Lifescript/ Reuters, 5/28/2013

The decline of eye contact- in both work and social settings- is a growing problem, and it's having a negative effect on our ability to influence, impress, and connect with others.

The Wall Street Journal, 5/28/2013

Leadership, not gimmicks, is what sparks true innovation and creativity in the workplace. And creative environments are cultivated by leaders who listen, empathize, and trust.

The Wall Street Journal, 5/22/2013

To help fight the impact of depression on the workforce, the Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, a program of the American Psychiatric Foundation, and Employers Health, a national employer coalition based in Ohio, are launching Right Direction, an initiative to raise awareness about depression in the workplace and its effect on productivity, promote early detection, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

In today's world of telecommuting, many people who work remotely have started to feel alienated. More and more of these workers are joining co-working organizations like Grind, Fueled Collective and NeueHouse in an attempt to be happier and more productive. Co-working sites allow for solo work while also encouraging collaboration.

The New York Times, 5/5/2013

According to HR executives, many of today's college grads are seriously lacking when it comes to interview skills. Millennials are often too casual during interviews, dressing inappropriately, leaving their phones on, or even texting or taking calls during the interview. The website jobipedia.org may be able to help; it offers advice for novice job-seekers.

USA Today, 4/29/2013

In this Wall Street Journal article, various startup mentors, bloggers, investors, advisers, professors, and entrepreneurs share words of wisdom about the everyday things that inspire them.

The Wall Street Journal, 4/29/2013

Is your vocal quality helping or hurting you in the workplace? This article includes tips on how to change your voice for the better.

The Wall Street Journal, 4/23/2013

More older workers are being pressured to reinvent themselves by learning to work on social media as part of their jobs. Allen & Gerritsen creative director Doug Gould, at 50 years old, shares his experiences as an older working trying to keep up with new technology. These days, older professionals like Gould are finding various ways to upgrade their skills and fight their insecurities.

The Wall Street Journal, 4/17/2013

With companies facing ever higher health care costs, employers are taking action to make sure their employees take responsibility for their own health. Nearly 90% of employers now offer wellness incentives, such as cash rewards. AON health & wellness consultant, Stephanie Pronk, says, "Incentives themselves are not the silver bullet. It's really important to change up the incentive design and keep people on their toes." Read on for a look at the pros and cons of the most popular corporate wellness programs today, along with the different approaches to engaging employees-- whether through incentives or by penalizing employees who don't take care of themselves.

The Wall Street Journal, 4/9/2013

Millennials  are demanding capitalism with a conscience, and some of America's biggest brands are delivering. Good for You! to the founder of Panera Bread, Ron Schaich, who has created Panera Cares restaurants, where anyone can come to enjoy a meal. What's different about these particular restaurants is that customers pay whatever they can afford. The first Panera Cares opened in St. Louis in 2010. The restaurant manages to be profitable and give back to the community at the same time! Good for You, also, to Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Healthy Snacks. He doesn't just talk about the importance of companies practicing kindness; he makes sure that every month, his company does something to contribute to the well-being of others. Not only that, but his company also encourages its customers to do a simple act of kindness themselves, like writing a thank you note to someone who's positively impacted their lives. Check out our own Good for You Messages to express your gratitude to someone who's been helpful in your life!

USA Today, 3/27/2013