If you fear for your own safety—or the safety of your loved ones—amidst the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, you know that fear can have a big impact on your sense of well-being. If your workplace isn’t supportive, you know how isolating and frustrating it...
Emilie, a volunteer at Empower Work, shares her story about her experience as a peer counselor and why she decided to volunteer. Emilie works in the media industry as a journalist and editor. Having been in difficult situations at work herself, Emilie wanted to learn...
Have you felt critical, disillusioned, or irritable recently at work? Do you find it hard to concentrate throughout the day? Are you experiencing difficulty sleeping, or unexplained headaches or stomach problems? Is it a challenge for you to feel motivated or find...
Ask anyone who has experience with bullying or discrimination at work: “How did it make you feel?” You’re likely to get some version of the word “awful.” That’s because both bullying and discrimination are deeply hurtful. They break down your self-esteem. They...
Like many people, I was extremely nervous to start my first job. When I got the job, I had also just started my freshman year at college. I was already feeling anxious about the workload I was about to carry. I worked as a student assistant at my university – my...
