The year 2016 had its peaks and pits, but no matter what, it’s one to remember. The LinkUp blog continued to grow in readership and served as a platform for us to speak our minds and tackle sometimes tough topics. …

From now until the end of the year, offices across the United States will transform from hustling hubs of business to virtually vacant buildings filled with eerie silence. No, it’s not the apocalypse; it’s just the holidays! Many people are off due to …

Thanks to advanced technology, working from home is a rapidly expanding opportunity for many people. It’s for more than just data entry clerks and telemarketers; work-from-home options are flourishing for experienced professionals as well. It’s a great perk that supports …

You’ve done the exercise thing. You’re already eating healthy. Your house is organized and winter travel plans are confirmed. All those standard New Year’s resolutions don’t matter this year anyway, because in 2017 you have a new goal: an awesome new job. …

Virtually everyone experiences a smorgasbord of emotions during their job search. One day you’re excited and optimistic, but the next you’re stressed and worried. Whether you’re waiting for a recruiter’s phone call or the results post-interview, it can go back and …

The movement to unplug from work so you can plug into life is gaining steam. While you often hear about this concept in relation to parenthood or traveling, it’s equally important when at work. Technology has transformed the workplace in …

You’ve decided it’s time to look for a new job and you know LinkedIn is ripe with recruiters scouring the social media platform for top talent. You want to signal that you’re in the market and open to new opportunities, …

A male colleague asserts himself at a meeting and everyone discusses his potential as a future leader within the company. A female colleague asserts herself the next week in a similar manner, however, and people consider her cold and too bossy. We all would like …

Hop on Facebook and you’re likely inundated with posts about essential oils, nail wraps and weight-loss products. You’d expect these to come from advertisers, but these days they are probably coming from friends and other personal connections. Welcome to the …

The majority of K–12 schools in Minnesota start the week before or week after Labor Day. Even kids who dread the classroom feel excitement at the prospect of a new year. Connecting with friends, learning new things and discovering passions is …