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Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on January 23, 2024
Stress can feel overwhelming and omnipresent, especially when you're managing a diagnosis and work. It's important to take some time to hit the reset button to ground yourself and prepare to take on the many aspects of life.
Read MoreSissy Silva on January 19, 2024
Embarking on a job search can be both exciting and challenging. With the seemingly endless options and expectations for roles, the process can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing a cancer diagnosis, and often comes with a myriad of myths that can confuse and create unnecessary stress for job seekers
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on January 12, 2024
Many cancer patients and survivors find themselves seeking a career change – either because they are seeking a sense of purpose and fulfillment; or because they are looking for a career that is more conducive to their “new normal”. Here are some ways to navigate considering a career change post-diagnosis.
Read MoreScott Sinclair on January 5, 2024
Preparation is one of the best ways to make a great impression on whomever you're interviewing with. It's also a great way to avoid accidental disclosure when navigating a job search with a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on December 19, 2023
The news has been very heavy recently - what are some best practices for self-care when balancing work and the reality of the world?
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on December 13, 2023
In the fast-paced world of work, the idea of taking breaks often gets overshadowed by looming deadlines and the never-ending to-do list. Research shows that the more people are forced to be productive, the less productive they become. Thus, it’s extremely important to take a break and clear your mind.
Read MoreScott Sinclair on December 7, 2023
We hosted our final Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of 2023 yesterday, December 6th. Author, speaker and career change coach Ariane Hunter joined us to lead a session on Marketing Yourself: Job Search and Beyond. She discussed how to establish and refine your personal brand and how to implement that brand into improving your job search process.
Read MoreTatiana P. on December 1, 2023
It’s common to hear from survivors looking to return to work after a cancer diagnosis the importance of finding less stressful work. Those of you feeling the same way may be wondering… But how can I tell how stressful a job may be solely based on the job description? Or the interview?
Read MoreScott Sinclair on November 24, 2023
Remote work can be invaluable to people with a cancer diagnosis. It saves time and energy from a taxing commute, can protect you from germs and illness while your body is immunocompromised and offers flexibility to continue working around doctor appointments or long sessions in a chemo chair. But the lack of face to face connection can be lonely.
Read MoreSissy Silva on November 17, 2023
At work, effective communication is key for success. When facing a life-altering diagnosis like cancer, communication becomes a lifeline for those balancing work and health challenges. However, how to manage these communicating is not always intuitive. Fortunately there are some steps you can take to make this process easier.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on November 9, 2023
In today's digital age, our online presence plays a significant role in our personal and professional lives. For cancer patients and survivors, the question of whether to share their diagnosis and treatment journey online is a complex one – and sometimes it can even be accidental.
Read MoreScott Sinclair on November 3, 2023
Our 2023 webinars are starting to come to an end with our second to last Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of the year being held on November 1st. We kicked off National Family Caregivers Month with a webinar on Balancing Work & Caregiving
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on October 26, 2023
Our 9th annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer took place virtually on Saturday, October 21st and with an audience made up of patients, survivors, social workers, nurses, and so many more members of the cancer community in the Western region of the United States as well as those joining from other areas of the country and wolr!
Read MoreScott Sinclair on October 19, 2023
Most caregivers are balancing their caregiving needs with their work needs as well as their personal needs. So how do you make a plan to address all of these competing needs and obligations? We recommend asking yourself a series of questions in order to figure out how best to move forward.
Read MoreTine Prihoda-Brucato on October 17, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing, and our partners Arcona and Yon-Ka are generously supporting Cancer and Careers, raising awareness and making spending on skincare a force for good!
Read MoreTatiana P. on October 6, 2023
Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to the expert speaker for this final session of the series - Dr. Nieves Cuervo. Dr. Cuervo is a psychiatrist. She currently works as a general psychiatrist at M&S Psychotherapy and Counseling and at her private practice in Fort Lee, NJ.
Read MoreTatiana P. on October 2, 2023
We’re midway through our Pregunte a los Expertos series, and it’s been amazing seeing our Hispanic and Latine community come together for this event! We’re excited to continue the conversation tomorrow Tuesday, October 3rd. Isabella Ferrari, MCN, CSO, RDN, LDN, will be joining us to discuss strategies for eating well at work and beyond.
Read MoreTatiana P. on September 22, 2023
Today we are introducing Edwin González, SHRM-CP, Senior Human Resources Manager at Tate’s Bake Shop! Edwin has over 10 years of experience in human resources, and he will be joining us next week on September 26th to discuss how HR can support someone facing work challenges during and after treatment.
Read MoreTatiana P. on September 15, 2023
I’m thrilled to announce we’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with the return of Pregunte a los Expertos (Ask the Experts), an open, interactive online forum designed to provide our Spanish-speaking community with knowledge and insights to their work-related concerns.
Read MoreScott Sinclair on September 6, 2023
Becoming acclimated to a new workplace takes some time and patience, but you also want to be present and set yourself up for success from the start if you can. And of course, starting a new job with a cancer diagnosis can add even more to stress and worry. Here are three questions to ask on your first day to set yourself up for success.
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