Do you find it difficult to feel enthusiastic about your job? Disengagement has many causes, from boreout with job tasks or burnout from overwork to feeling disconnected from the organization’s mission. But for most of us, even good work is not enough. We also need social connection.

March 12, 2023, marks National Working Mothers Day. We can support all working moms better by providing what pregnant and nursing people need at work, expanding parental leave and childcare, and accelerating the march toward pay equity for women.

Some people attract followers by sheer charisma, and others command by force. True leaders do something more. Leadership is not just about holding a formal title or being in charge. A leader is a person other people choose to follow.

Curbing the burnout epidemic will take more than workers’ self-care techniques. People need more autonomy and support to prevent becoming depleted on the job.

At some point in your working life, you may encounter a manager or business owner whose mental illness or personal challenge affects you. The problem isn’t yours to solve, but you can protect your well-being.

When you’re out of a job, unemployment checks can be a lifeline. Know the ins and outs of filing and collecting your benefits and don’t leave what you’re entitled to on the table.

Unemployment insurance payments can be a lifeline when you’ve lost your job and don’t have a steady income. But some workers don’t apply to get the benefits they’re entitled to, due to some common misconceptions and misunderstandings.

Workplace bullying happens, and it's a serious issue. If you are a victim of workplace bullying or witness it, here are some tips to help you deal with it.

If you’ve been out of work for a while or you’re stuck in a job you hate, you may be wondering: How long should it take to find a new job? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and frustrated as your job search drags on. At Empower Work, we can help you gain a new perspective. Here are a few questions to put yourself on the right track. 

Your employer let you go. Now what? Maybe you suspected it was coming. You’ve had a conflict with your boss, business has been slow, or your supervisor reduced your duties without explanation. Maybe your dismissal was sudden. like 900 people unexpectedly laid off in a Zoom call. You might feel like you’ve taken a gut punch, or your most prominent emotion might be relief. No matter the circumstances, losing your job is tough, especially if you need to jump into your next job search immediately. But you can land on your feet after a job loss.

When people contact the Empower Work text line, often they’re looking for a change: a better relationship with a boss or coworker, a promotion or raise, a different job, or a whole new career. It might reassure you to know that there are stages of change. What feels like being stuck might be a necessary step in the process. Our volunteer peer counselors can support you every step of the way.

Barbara Saunders, an Empower Work staff member, shares her positive work experience waiting tables and shines a light on how a caring employer can make a difference in your mental health. She illustrates how a sad work event turned into reflections about the workplace and a valuable lesson: We all deserve to work in a place where we feel supported even in very difficult times.