Nicole Cantley
Our CIO on her dream job, women in tech, and what’s on her nightstand
The NC Technology Association (NC Tech) sat down with our own Chief Information Officer Jo Abernathy, who recently joined NC Tech’s Board of Advisors. As CIO, Jo is responsible...
7 Tips to Ace Your Next Interview
You get the call that you’ve made it to the interview. You do a happy dance. You’re one step closer to starting a new chapter in your career. Then,...
Investing in people: ‘Spirit Week’ spurs pride and camaraderie
Every day during Blue Cross NC’s recent Spirit Week, I would come home from work and tell my husband about my day. I might say things like, “I was...
What it Takes to Be Awarded 2016 Working Mother of the Year
Back Then Christmas 2011. Stockings filled with smartphones hang by the chimney with care. Most people are excited to spend Christmas Day sharing gifts and time with their families....
7 Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight in the Office
Everyone’s familiar with – and fears – the “Freshman 15,” the predictable 15-pound weight gain from overindulging just a little too much that first year of college. But did...
The open workspace: Is it really that bad?
Pity the open workspace. It has been criticized by everybody from The Washington Post to Fast Company magazine for creating office distractions, destroying privacy and even making employees sick. So...
Four Unexpected Ways Mentorship Benefits the Mentor
We’ve seen the countless laundry lists of reasons to have a professional mentor. So it’s not surprising that we don’t have to twist anyone’s arm here at BCBSNC to...
Step it Out: 6 Beautiful North Carolina Walking Trails You’ll Love
You’ve heard it countless times. Aim to get 10,000 steps a day for good health. We didn’t just pull that magic statistic out of a hat. While that may...
Two Years After the 2013 Boston Marathon Tragedy, Christy Colgan Remembers
Today, we remember those who ran, but never finished; the heroes who rescued the brave from chaos; and those whose lives have been eternally changed because of the tragic...
5 Ways to Love Your Heart All Year: Heart Health in Focus
It’s time to start thinking seriously about heart health. We mean it — enough of the heart-shaped boxes and cute cards you see during holidays like Valentine’s Day. We...
