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Sissy Silva on September 9, 2019
Properly planning for a leave of absence is crucial for both you and your employer. Here’s how to go about it.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on September 3, 2019
There are several activities you can undertake to give yourself a professional edge while you’re away from the workforce.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on August 26, 2019
When you have cancer, performing your job remotely can save you the time and energy you need to continue to be productive at work. Here’s how to approach your boss with the idea...
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 20, 2019
If managing your diagnosis necessitates requesting time off from work, it’s important to go about it strategically and responsibly. Here are some guidelines...
Read MoreSissy Silva on August 12, 2019
First impressions matter, so how you tell your story is important. For survivors looking to return to work, explaining gaps in employment due to treatment can be challenging. Fortunately, there are ways around this.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on August 5, 2019
There are a variety of reasons why one would need to take a leave of absence from work — cancer patients, in particular, know this all too well. Thankfully, the Family and Medical Leave Act was designed to address some of these situations. Find out more...
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on July 29, 2019
Sometimes, cancer treatment/recovery can impact your ability to work. It may even require you to take time off. If you need to take a leave of absence, short-term disability (STD) could be an option to consider.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on July 22, 2019
Our 9th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer provided attendees with information, confidence, hope and truth. Read on...
Read MoreSissy Silva on July 15, 2019
While the benefits of flexible work arrangements are a win-win for both the employee and the employer, for many survivors, this option is not guaranteed. However, a strong case can be made for its value. Read our tips for how to have this conversation effectively!
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on July 1, 2019
Job-searching can pose challenges, but job-searching with cancer can make those challenges feel insurmountable. Thankfully there are protections available to job-seekers, some of which are applicable even before they’re hired.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on June 10, 2019
What you post on social media can impact your job search, so it’s critical that your social profiles reflect the image you’re trying to convey.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on June 3, 2019
Our free, daylong program will deliver essential information and valuable resources on balancing treatment and recovery with employment. Plus, we’re excited to announce some new elements!
Read MoreSissy Silva on May 28, 2019
For those in treatment or managing resulting side effects, it’s important to remember that being a survivor is work in and of itself. So when it comes to employment, you’ll want to determine what the right balance is for successfully managing your job and caring for yourself.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on May 20, 2019
Work-related stress is common and often unavoidable. However, learning techniques to combat and manage stress on the job can positively impact productivity and foster a healthy, balanced life.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on May 13, 2019
Feeling like your job search and/or career is stagnant? Here are some tips on how to take a fresh approach!
Read MoreAlicia Chin on April 29, 2019
The annual QVC fundraiser for Cancer and Careers welcomed an exciting new broadcast partner — HSN — as well as an influx of top-name beauty products donated for the cause.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on April 22, 2019
We’re still reflecting on what an amazing event it was — from the incredible people we met to the informative conversations we had on navigating employment following a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreSissy Silva on April 15, 2019
Cancer is a life-changing experience, and as a result, many survivors find themselves faced with a “new normal” post-treatment. For those returning to work, coping with that new normal can necessitate a better work-life balance.
Read MoreRachel Becker, LMSW on April 8, 2019
Though it may be impossible to eliminate all of the side effects of treatment, there are steps you can take and practices you can implement to alleviate obstacles to focusing and being productive at work.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on April 1, 2019
When setting out on the job hunt, it is easy to be inundated with advice and best practices. While much of that information can be helpful, it's important to be able to distinguish between good, practical advice and inaccurate or irrelevant guidance. Read on for which commonly held job hunting beliefs are actually not true!
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