Elizabeth Pearson

California

Contributing Writer at Forbes

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Articles

5 Motivos para Não Ignorar o LinkedIn, Mesmo Quando Você Está Empregado

4 days ago | forbes.com.br | Elizabeth Pearson

Deixar o LinkedIn de lado até se sentir infeliz no trabalho — ou, pior ainda, ficar desempregado — pode custar caro. A plataforma vai muito além da busca por vagas: ela é uma vitrine profissional poderosa. A seguir, veja cinco razões pelas quais manter seu perfil ativo e atualizado faz toda a diferença, mesmo quando você está feliz com seu emprego atual.
5 Reasons Why It’s A Mistake To Ignore LinkedIn Until You Need A Job

1 week ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

Look, I get it—LinkedIn can feel super “cringe” lately. Scrolling through people’s family vacation pics and deep-thought posts to their spouses can feel a bit…staged. But that’s a whole other article. A bigger mistake than posting beach pics, is ignoring LinkedIn until you’re miserable in your job or even worse, unemployed. Here’s why you should keep your LinkedIn game strong all the time, whether you’re happy in your current job or not. 1.
Are You In A Career Slump Or Being ‘Quiet Fired’? How To Tell The Difference

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

So, you’ve hit that weird place at work where things feel… off. Maybe your career feels like it’s stuck in slow-motion, or worse—you have the sneaking suspicion that you’re getting iced-out from projects and meeting by your boss and team. Here’s the million-dollar question: Are you just in a normal career rut, or is your company quietly shoving you out the door without saying a word. (Yep, that’s a thing.
Skill Stacking Secrets: How Women Can Future-Proof Careers (2025 Guide)

1 month ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

Career success is no longer about climbing a linear ladder or amassing a string of impressive job titles. Instead, the most agile and successful professionals-especially women navigating male-dominated or every changing industry-are embracing a new strategy: skill stacking.
How The $5,000 “Baby Bonus” Could Derail Women’s Careers

1 month ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

The U.S. birth rate has been in steady decline for nearly two decades, prompting policymakers to consider bold incentives to reverse the trend. Among the most headline-grabbing proposals is the Trump administration’s consideration of a $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ for every American mother after childbirth. While this initiative is strategically positioned as “pro-family” and “pro-growth”, women would be best served to take a hard and long look at how having children affects their careers.
Tackle Coworker's Bad Breath, Stinky Lunches, and More

2 months ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

Let’s be honest: working from home had its perks. No one microwaving fish in the kitchen, no loud talkers on the phone next to you, and certainly no awkward conversations about bad breath. But with return-to-office mandates becoming the norm, many of us are back in shared spaces where common coworker quirks and habits can drive us up the wall. And these annoyances aren’t just minor grievances—they can have a real impact.
Is Taking FMLA The New ‘Quiet Quitting’ For Gen Z?

2 months ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

As Generation Z continues to make its mark in the workforce, employers are grappling with new challenges in managing and retaining this young talent. While "quiet quitting" dominated headlines in recent years, a new trend may be emerging: the strategic use of FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave by Gen Z workers. But is this really a form of disengagement, or a reflection of changing workplace values?
If You’re A High-Vibrational Person-These Could Be The Worst Jobs For You

2 months ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

In today’s non-stop world, many of us find ourselves in careers that may not align with our true essence, especially if we’re high-vibrational individuals. These sensitive souls, often referred to as empaths or highly sensitive people (HSPs), are more attuned to the energies around them and can easily become overwhelmed in certain work environments.
Is The 40-Hour Workweek The New “40 Acres And A Mule”?

Feb 11, 2025 | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

History has a way of recycling itself, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the promises made to the working class—the promise that if you work 40 hours per week you can achieve the American Dream. On the surface, it may seem like a step toward empowerment but, in reality, reinforces a system of control. During Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, he made a powerful reference to “40 acres and a mule,” declaring, “This is bigger than the music.
Executive Order Whiplash: How Policy Change Is Affecting Employees

Jan 31, 2025 | forbes.com | Elizabeth Pearson

In the wake of recent executive orders, workplaces across the nation are grappling with heightened uncertainty, which is resulting in significant impacts on employee mental health and productivity. While our country is no stranger to unpredictability—hello pandemics, civil unrest, and international wars—it can feel like 20205 is pushing us to an all-time anxiety high.