ELITE COLLEGES ARE BACK ON RECRUITERS’ RADAR

As hiring tightens, companies are concentrating campus recruiting on a smaller set of elite and nearby schools, leaving students at regional colleges with fewer opportunities to connect with top employers. The Wall Street Journal explains what this shift means for early-career job seekers. Read more.

POWERFUL PHRASES THAT BOOST RELATIONSHIPS

Emotionally intelligent people don’t just feel better–they communicate better. Fast Company highlights how using a handful of simple, short phrases can help you manage emotions more effectively, think more clearly in charged situations, and strengthen relationships both at work and in life. Read more.

2026 IS THE YEAR OF CUTTING BACK

Ever felt that your job is full of unnecessary busy work? Now more than ever, employees are finding that their work lacks meaning and their supervisors are learning that completed tasks don’t always mean beneficial ones. This Forbes article gives leaders advice on what to cut out of the workplace in 2026 for a more efficient and productive year for everyone. Read more.