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We’re now in the midst of a “Great Resignation.” The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clearer to professionals what they want from work and what kinds of employers they’re willing to stick with.  According to September 2021 global study by McKinsey & Company, 53% of employers said they’re experiencing greater…Read More

If you want to retain employees, you need to invest in their growth, learning and development.  The current state of career growth opportunities is dismal. According to the July 2021 Monster Job Index: 80% of professionals don’t think their current employer provides growth opportunities.  54% of employees fear they don’t…Read More

The financial industry is heavily regulated, and for good reason. In 2020, total assets under management (AUM) reached $103 trillion, representing a 11% growth from the previous year. In North America, AUM saw a 12% growth, reaching $49 trillion. These numbers represent real money that has been invested, which highlights…Read More

For those who are just starting a career in finance or are in the midst of establishing their own investment portfolio, it can be hard to know where to turn for the best investing resources. Even if you’re taking online education courses to help you learn about investing—like the courses…Read More

More than ever before, digital marketing has the ability to make or break a business. Companies rely on marketing professionals to help them navigate online spaces—whether it’s ensuring that their website is optimized for search engines, or writing blurbs for social media posts.  Understanding the basics of digital marketing can…Read More

How do businesses make decisions? In many cases, it comes down to analyzing data and making informed decisions based on customer behavior. The individuals responsible for making sense of data collected by a company are often referred to as business analysts, data analysts, or intelligence analysts.  If you have no…Read More

Liberal arts degree programs are often dismissed for being too general—but you could argue that this is one of their advantages. With a degree in liberal arts, you get a well-rounded education that exposes you to a wide range of subjects.  Careers for liberal arts majors are extremely diverse. Liberal…Read More

Starting a new career can be difficult, especially if you already have a degree in a different field. For many, the prospect of going back to school and completing another degree program may hold them back from pursuing the type of career they want.  When it comes to financial careers,…Read More

Entrepreneurship drives our economy. In the United States, the rate of people starting new businesses has been trending upward for 19 years, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report. The U.S. Small Business Administration says 33.2 million small businesses in the United States accounted for 99.9% of businesses in…Read More