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How to Maximize Your Work Wardrobe

How to Maximize Your Work Wardrobe

Published on Oct. 31, 2022, at 4:17 p.m.by Abby Walsh. I used to be a firm believer in the saying, “Dress for the job you want, and not the job you have.” While this adage may be a useful sentiment for interviews and special events,

Mental Health Matters: Why Companies Should Care

Mental Health Matters: Why Companies Should Care

Published on November 7, 2018, at 4:25 p.m. by McClelland Schilling. The past decade has been revolutionary for the mental health movement. People are finally having open discussions about the topic and embracing mental illness instead of stigmatizing it and shaming those who suffer. While we

Employee Relations: The Key to Company Success

Employee Relations: The Key to Company Success

Published on April 18, 2018, at 2:54 p.m. by Elizabeth Driver. Many factors contribute to a company’s success: a quality product, strong brand personality, organized operations, loyal consumers, etc. All of these functions serve integral roles in the business structure. Focused on the bottom line,

Burgers & Brews & Good Reviews

Burgers & Brews & Good Reviews

Published on October 16, 2017, at 3:33 p.m. by Hope Todd. One Tuesday evening, I sat down in a little booth in a cozy tavern in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Across from me, my boyfriend was perusing the menu. Date night. I didn’t need a menu, however.

5 Cover Letter Tips

5 Cover Letter Tips

Posted on Oct. 22, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. by Hayley Kilgo. Ugh, the dreaded cover letter. Every time you sit down to write one, you probably browse online examples, become stressed and end up wanting to quit before you even start. It’s safe to say

Culture Shock: Work Edition

Culture Shock: Work Edition

Posted on Oct. 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. by Luke Thomas. If someone told you that your entire way of doing things was about to change, you might feel the tendrils of anxiety closing around you faster than you’d like. Stress, after all, is the

Clearing the Abercrombie Stench

Clearing the Abercrombie Stench

Posted: September 29, 2015, 6:00 p.m. by Luke Thomas. Do you remember that really dark store in the mall? You know, the one that you could smell from the parking deck, where it sounded like a rave was going on inside. They sold pricey clothes

“Adulting”: It’s Not as Scary as You Think

“Adulting”: It’s Not as Scary as You Think

Posted on September 24, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. by Kristen Ellis. What do a cover letter, a dentist’s chair and a spider crawling across the floor all have in common? They all have the ability to scare the average person half to death, motivated by

The Plank Center Celebrates with a Leadership Report Card

The Plank Center Celebrates with a Leadership Report Card

Posted: July 23, 2015, 11:20 a.m. by Mary Claire Hunter. In 2015, the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations reached its 10th year of developing and recognizing outstanding, diverse leaders to advance ethical public relations education and practice. The Plank Center recently created a

Internal Communications: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Internal Communications: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Posted: April 13, 2015, 2:36 p.m. by Ethan Wiggins. In the past, employees were regarded by CEOs and managers as unimportant, replaceable parts of the company. Now, more and more companies realize the importance of employee satisfaction and superior company culture. Even with all of

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