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Should unpaid internships be illegal?

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 7, 2017 | Comments Off on Should unpaid internships be illegal?

  Should unpaid internships be illegal? By Tyit   Unpaid internships are part and parcel of the college experience for many, but they’re also a barrier to opportunity and social mobility. Critics say unpaid internships prevent poor and middle-class students from gaining the experience they need for full-time employment after graduation. Proponents of unpaid internships […]

5 More Ways Managing Interns is Similar to Parenting

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 5, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 More Ways Managing Interns is Similar to Parenting

  There are several ways that being an intern supervisor resembles being a parent. I previously shared 5 Ways Managing Interns is Similar to Parenting. Today I want to share 5 More Ways Managing Interns is Similar to Parenting.   Attention – Every intern wants to know that they matter and their contributions matter. Pay […]

5 Ways Managing Interns is Similar to Parenting

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 3, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Ways Managing Interns is Similar to Parenting

  I have been called a professional “Mama Bear”. Not because I’m threatening or aggressive (no growling here) nor because I am over-protective but because I am a fierce advocate. I admit that I take the protection (and care) of my clients, staff and interns very seriously.   I believe that parenting is the hardest […]

I Love Macro Social Work

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 31, 2017 | Comments Off on I Love Macro Social Work

  I Love Macro Social Work Social workers stand up for millions of people every day. These include people who are experiencing devastating illnesses and mental health crises, our veterans, children, families and communities. Yet many people still misunderstand who social workers are and the invaluable contributions they bring to society. This year National Association […]

Internships: Good for students and for business

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 29, 2017 | Comments Off on Internships: Good for students and for business

  Internships: Good for students and for business By Karris Golden for Business Monthly   Bradley Kinsinger believes internships are essential to educational development and career readiness. Kinsinger teaches at Hawkeye Community College’s Global Agricultural Learning Center. Part of his job is to ensure internships are beneficial to all parties. “Internships are a win-win for […]

Brown Bag Lunches: Topics for Sharing and Fun

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 27, 2017 | Comments Off on Brown Bag Lunches: Topics for Sharing and Fun

  Brown Bag Lunches: Topics for Sharing and Fun Why Employers Might Want to Offer Brown Bag Lunches   By Susan M. Heathfield   Brown bag lunches or lunch and learns provide an opportunity to develop employees’ knowledge and pique their interest about opportunities to learn. They are an opportunity for employees to gather at […]

3 Steps To Build A Company Culture That Makes Everyone Happy

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 24, 2017 | Comments Off on 3 Steps To Build A Company Culture That Makes Everyone Happy

  3 Steps To Build A Company Culture That Makes Everyone Happy  By John Tabis  Can we build work-lives around people–instead of the other way around? Company culture has become a huge buzzword in the business and entrepreneurial spaces lately: Some experts advocate free lunches and dry cleaning as a way to boost morale, while […]

Internships continue their growth in 2017

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 22, 2017 | Comments Off on Internships continue their growth in 2017

  Internships continue their growth in 2017 By Tess Taylor   Dive Brief: Collegegrad.com released its list of the top intern employers for 2017. This year’s list includes direct links to more than 65,000 internships (and jobs that start out as internships) throughout the nation, demonstrating an average increase per employer of more than 7.3% […]

Give a city kid an internship—you might end up with a CEO

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 20, 2017 | Comments Off on Give a city kid an internship—you might end up with a CEO

  Give a city kid an internship—you might end up with a CEO My career in advertising began with a summer job. Now I’m paying it forward By David Sable, Global CEO of Y&R   Some 40-plus years ago, I walked into New York Telephone for a summer internship. The people there took mentoring and […]