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1.    Ask questions 

This is the most important thing you can do to learn everything you possibly can during your internship. There are no dumb questions, and if you don’t know or understand something, ask. Your manager and mentors are there to help you learn and want to share their knowledge and experiences with you. Asking questions is also a great show of engagement and enthusiasm in your role and the company. 

The battle to attract and retain talented workers seems to get tougher and tougher. But what exactly are job seekers looking for? How can you help your organization stand out in the sea of job opportunity? The short answer; providing options.

Look around your workplace. Are there rows of cubicles? Or maybe one large room of collaborative tables and lounge chairs? Regardless of what your workplace environment looks like, it has a powerful impact on not only how your employees work, but also how your company is perceived by potential new hires.

We are living in a compact world where efficiency is the name of the game. Space per employee will continue to shrink over time, but collaborative work environments don’t have to. In today’s workplaces, employees are constantly on the move, making it hard to catch the co-worker you have been waiting to meet. One of the biggest factors that contribute to the success of any business is whether its employees can perform together as a team.

With 4.2 million gross square feet spanning two city blocks, there’s a lot of ground to cover at the annual commercial design event fondly known as NeoCon. Once the largest building in the world, the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago has housed the event since its inception in 1969.

Attending this “launch pad of innovation” alongside 50,000 of your closest friends? You might want a few pointers if this is your first (or fifth!) time joining the party! Below, we’ve compiled tips and tricks from seasoned NeoCon veterans to make your trip smooth sailing:

May has been known as Mental Health Month for 70 years! Awareness is important for understanding what mental health is and how to assess resources available. Often, people focus on their diet or exercise to take care of their health and forget about practices to take care of their mental health. Try these tips and exercises below to practice self-care.