A year ago today, I started working at Knotch, and what a year it has been! I have often joked that start up years are like dog years -...

We all cope differently in this crisis. At first, I’ll admit, I doubted the severity. Early on, most news seemed to point to just another...

Now, more than ever, it’s important for People leaders to break stigmas. The stigma around this virus. The stigma around mental health....

If you are like me, you are going a little bit stir crazy. Little actual face time with others. Limited time outside. Lower energy from...

I’m an extrovert. I didn’t realize the extent to which social interaction effects my day to day until this outbreak. Struggling with...

When I was 16, I applied to work at a local pizza place that my best friend worked. I didn’t get the job, despite her putting in a good...

I see a therapist and psychiatrist. I have experienced suicide in my family, and I, too, have considered suicide at the lowest points of...

I once was interviewing for a job, and they asked me what I make. I said, “In New York that question is technically illegal, but my...

I was working with a recruiter before I landed my current job. My former company had just been acquired, and I had a few months on...

I was raised by a single mom. She put herself through college and law school with two young children. While in law school, she also...

During college, I made $8.00/hour as an office assistant at my university. I made $7.50/hour at my first summer job, working full-time...

Work-life balance? Who’s she? Never heard of her! In today’s technological age, work-life balance is nearly impossible. Everyone is just...

Allies: Stop saying “preferred pronouns.” They are not preferred. They are not suggested. They are a person’s pronouns. Respect that by...

It can be terrifying to bring your authentic self to work. I grew up in Brandon, Mississippi, a small town located in the most...

More than anything, employees want to be heard. They want their feedback and suggestions to not fall on deaf ears. They want to be valued...

Transparency. It’s a core value at most companies today. But, what does corporate transparency actually mean, and why is it necessary?...

Fear has a negative connotation. But, fear can be powerful if turned into action (Thanks, Susan Jeffers!) Fear seeps in with the unknown...

At Knotch, we launched “‘micro-goals” in an effort to build manageable goals that would allow our employees to embrace change and allow...

Yesterday at Knotch, we discussed imposter syndrome as a part of our quarterly mental health initiative. The truth is, we all struggle...

In my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working at companies that have had very identifiable workplace cultures. They all strived for...