YoPro Know2 days ago2 minYoung, Employed, and DisabledThere is a loneliness that comes with managing a disability + chronic illness. Here's 3 tips to navigating the workforce with a disability.
YoPro KnowMay 112 minDiversity Of Age In The Workplace DEI means so much more than the color of our skin. It can also mean diversity in age, a concept we will focus on in today's post.
YoPro KnowMay 43 minTips To Succeed In Sales And In LifeHere are 6 tips for succeeding in sales as a YoPro!
YoPro KnowApr 193 minGetting Involved and Staying InvolvedHere are 4 ways for YoPros to get connected in their community and how their employers can support these opportunities.
YoPro KnowApr 92 minWhy It's Harder For YoPros To Have A Life Outside Of The OfficeToday's young professionals have a harder time unplugging, but why is it so hard?
YoPro KnowMar 224 minA Step Beyond The Water CoolerNetworking has become so digitized..what are you doing to still connect with others instead of just hitting the "accept" button on LinkedIn?
YoPro KnowMar 172 minWhy We Want More Opportunities & Less Ping PongWhat does it take to retain good talent? Genuine values, meaningful culture and investment in professional development.
YoPro KnowMar 65 min3 Important Lessons For Young Professionals: What You Won’t Learn from a College Professor or BossWhat do you need to know to succeed at life? Invest, diversify, and network, according to Executive Director, Jill McHugh.
YoPro KnowFeb 263 minOne YoPro's Story Of Knowing When To Hold, Fold, Walk Away, and Run From a JobKnowing when to leave a job and how much to put up with is tough. Mackenzie shares how she handled a toxic workplace and where she is today.
YoPro KnowFeb 132 min3 Ways To Bridge The Gap Between YoPros and Businesses That Want to Hire + Retain ThemYoung professional turnover costs us all, starting with a $30.5B annual price tag for American companies. It's time for a change.
YoPro KnowFeb 74 minWhen the Applause Stops, Keep Going!What do you do when the applause in the audience stops? Keep going, according to Reese Holman, this week's blog contributor!
YoPro KnowJan 312 minGetting Down To The Numbers: The Bottom Line And What It Costs A BusinessYou're well-aware of the Great Resignation by now. We break down why your bottom line might be leaving and how you can better retain them.
YoPro KnowJan 242 minA Note To My Younger SelfWhat would you tell your younger self if you could go back and share about your young professional years? In this week's article, Josh does.
YoPro KnowJan 192 min3 Reasons Why You Need To Let Your YoPros Work From HomeWhy you need to let your YoPros start working from home if you aren't already.
YoPro KnowJan 133 minWhat It’s Really Like Being a Young ProfessionalHere's what you really need to know about being a young professional.
YoPro KnowDec 21, 20212 minPatience is Key! Use These Three Tips To Be Patient in Your YoPro YearsI remember the first day of my first job like it was yesterday. I know I haven’t been out of school that long, but five years is still a...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20216 minPay Attention and Take AdviceRoger and I both live in Greenville and met when we participated in a program called ChangeMakers through the nonprofit, Multiplying...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minWhy YoPro Burnout Equals TurnoverThis week's post is great for businesses looking to improve their young professional retention through recognizing burnout.
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20214 minMy "Dream Job" vs "Dream" First JobJessie's story is one that I relate to very well. In fact, I was in her shoes just about 5 years ago when I was starting my career at a...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20211 minSo Much To Be Grateful ForThank you to our wonderful members, new and veteran YoPro followers, and partners. Happy Thanksgiving - I am so thankful for all of you!
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20216 min10 Things I've Learned in 10 Years of WorkingThis young professional walks through 10 years of working, sharing helpful career advice for young professionals seeking growth- development
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minHow To Remedy Generational Communication BarriersHow many of you can say that you have had an odd conversation with someone you work with? Maybe you have been frustrated at work due to a...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minHow To Leave a Job GracefullyLeaving a job can be really scary…or it can be the best decision of your life. A lot of factors are involved with this decision, so it's...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20211 minHow to Keep YoPros Engaged in the WorkforceHave you ever wondered why young professionals keep job hopping? Their eagerness to enter the workplace significantly diminishes after...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minThe Intersection Where Hard Work, Preparation and Opportunity MeetWhile Andy and I have never met, we are connected through a philanthropic organization that we both were a part of this year, Multiplying...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minHow Do I Effectively Communicate In The Workplace? I learned a lot during my first few months as a young professional...there’s no denying that. When I look back on that time four years...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20215 minYoPros, Meet Technology: My Story Of Entering An Emerging Tech FieldMeet Tabitha Colter, this week's blog contributor, and a friend of mine from college. We had the privilege of traveling to India together...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minI Hate My Job...What Now?I hated my first job. I left before the sun came up and arrived home after the sun was already down. My self-worth became equivalent to...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minHow To Water Your Own Lawn In Your Career SearchThis week I have the privilege of introducing my friend, Lillian Boatwright. Not only does Lillian hold the title of Operations...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 min3 LinkedIn Tips To Elevate Your YoPro GameView these LinkedIn tips to stand out as a young professional in the job search and in your career.
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20214 minMaking the Most of Your Situation: From Waitress to Executive DirectorBy now, many of you know that I love the power of LinkedIn and this week's blog contributor is a testament to that. Back in 2020,...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20214 minDoes It Look Bad If I Leave My Job After 1 Year?When is it okay to leave your job? Is it bad if I leave within a year of starting a position? We've got the answers for you in today's post.
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 min3 Stress-Busting Moves To Navigate Uncertainty In Your YoPro Life And Beyond3 ways to beat stress and navigate uncertainty in your young professional life and beyond.
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 min3 Ways To Ace Receiving Feedback Like A Pro For many of us YoPros, we grew up as part of the generation known to receive participation trophies and the like. With these trophies and...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minWhat You Need To Do If Your Employees Have Side HustlesIf you have young professionals working for you, chances are they have some kind of side hustle. We are living in the gig economy so it's...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minIt's Time To Start Practicing What I PreachI don't think I'm doing a very good job of running my business if I don't do the things I advise you to do every week. The past few...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 min4 Lessons Learned 4 Years After GraduationWhile it's hard to believe my college graduation was four years ago, I can't help but feel that this is exactly where I am supposed to be...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minRejection is Redirection: Ways To Grow After Being RejectedNo one likes to admit they were rejected. I know I don’t and I have been there. It hurts, it makes you feel weak, and it affects you both...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minTips For Networking: New Kids On The Block Who loves networking? For those of you who know me, you know that I'm a super nerd when it comes to two things: Networking and LinkedIn....
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minHere Are 3 Ways To Determine If Grad School Is Right For YouWhen I was in college, I remember thinking of grad school often. Should I go? A lot of my friends are doing it (Furman is known for being...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minRemember These 3 Things When You Make A Mistake In Your Young Professional CareerHow many of us have heard the phrase, “We all make mistakes”, only then to completely forget about it when we make the actual mistake? I...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minControl Your Career Capital With These 3 TipsProfessional Development: it’s the buzzword that we always hear and are told to practice since the day we walked into our first jobs....
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minManage Your Time In A Healthy Way With These Three TipsI always talk about ways that I start my day with our audience, mostly via Instagram, but never about how I wind them down. As a...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minThe Benefits of Being a YoPro in The Digital AgeBack in the day (this is me talking, here, so I’m talking circa ~2007~), high school and college admissions counselors used to tell us...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 min4 Ways To Stand Out At Work As A Young ProfessionalWhat's stopping you from standing out at work? In this new digital age we find ourselves in, it makes it a little more difficult for us...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 min3 Ways to Redefine Your Career Path When You Know That It's Time for a Change How do you change your career path? Isn't that the million-dollar question? If you are not quite sure what it is that you really want to...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minA New YoPro Know Is HereWhen The YoPro Know was born, it started as this little idea I had that would hopefully reach a few people who were struggling to find...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20213 minThe Power of Time-BlockingThe art of time blocking is not easy and it does not come naturally, which is why I love Danielle’s vulnerability in sharing what has...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20215 minFrom 100 mph to 0: Navigating Unemployment in the PandemicEmilee and I were connected early on at Furman University through various involvements around campus. Then, we had the opportunity to...
YoPro KnowDec 6, 20212 minGive Your Favorite YoPro A Gift They Will LoveHere at The YoPro Know, we are all about sharing the best brands for YOU to maximize your personal and professional life as a YoPro....