Caregiving responsibilities can have a significant impact on women's careers, often causing them to leave jobs or delay advancement, but some leverage their caregiving experiences to embark on new professional paths, such as health advocacy or content creation. Employers are beginning to recognize the value of these experiences and appreciate openness about caregiving on resumes, viewing it more favorably than employment gaps.

Adopting an ownership mindset means taking initiative, being accountable for results, and thinking beyond one's job description. "The game-changer was when I started showing our cleaning crews exactly how client retention works," said Anna Szczurek, owner of SkyLine Commercial Cleaning. "When they understood that losing just one medical facility client costs us $3,200 monthly, our team began proactively reporting maintenance issues before clients even noticed them."

Transform conflicts in your workplace into opportunities for growth and innovation by adopting a coaching mindset, writes leadership coach Damian Goldvarg. Turn tension into teamwork by building trust, aligning around a shared vision, equipping teams with conflict resolution tools and fostering a sense of ownership. "By embracing a coaching mindset, leaders can transform moments of friction into fuel for collective success, creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best," Goldvarg writes.

Hiring in the US typically increases in the fall, but this year economic concerns are likely to dampen the trend, says Appcast chief economist Andrew Flowers. Companies are worried about tariffs, consumer spending and immigration restrictions, leading to a stagnant job market. It's not a bad thing to know what the climate is like, but I don't think that it's a good idea to let it affect your mindset," said career coach Ruth Sternberg.

A recent Harris Poll found that 55% of US healthcare workers plan to seek new jobs over the next year, underscoring concerns about workforce turnover. Of those surveyed, 38% are considering new roles within their current organizations, while 40% are looking outside. This comes as the nation faces a projected shortage of nearly 700,000 critical healthcare professionals by 2037.

The constant barrage of notifications and information has led to what researchers call "continuous partial attention," making it difficult to focus on important tasks, says author Danny Kenny, who notes that attention can be trained like a muscle. There are techniques people can practice to keep their attention on their goals, such as using specific points of focus for their eyes, thinking about how present actions connect to future outcomes and planning positive solutions to anticipated obstacles.

From sister publication Kiplinger: Life insurance is not just for financial support after death; permanent policies can also build cash value to cover retirement and other expenses, writes Kevin Brayton of Prudential Financial. "Permanent policies such as variable universal life insurance can gradually build cash value, which can be borrowed against or withdrawn, often functioning like a low-interest loan without the hassle of going to a bank," Brayton writes.

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci set a new Guinness World Record by preparing the largest pot of jollof rice, weighing near 20,000 lb, in Lagos. The cooking process for the record-breaking jollof rice dish was marked by significant challenges, including the giant custom-made pot buckling twice and breaking as it was being moved for weighing. Despite these setbacks, none of the rice was spilled, and Baci's team worked diligently to collect video evidence and ensure the attempt's validity.