As the Christmas weekend approaches, how many of us take a “deadline oriented” approach? Waiting until Saturday or Sunday to finish shopping? 🎅🏻🎄If so - what can you expect in the stores and malls? 🛒Let’s look at some recent numbers as reported by CPA Practice Advisor and NRF: 🛒📈 Brace yourselves - a staggering 142 million U.S. shoppers are expected to hit the [...]
It’s that time of year when we all have merry holiday tunes ringing in our minds and ears. 🎶🎄Each year brings many of the same old traditional songs, but pop singers cut popular covers & originals as well. 🎁 As you’re driving around or wandering the malls listening to these tunes, ever wonder which are the most popular? In the pop vs. traditional [...]
The job search process has come a LONG way over the last 25 years or so. Gone are the days of reading “Help Wanted” postings in the Sunday newspaper and faxing or mailing paper resumes in response. Sure – those were the stone ages (circa 1900’s) – but what have been the biggest changes in conducting a job search over the last decade [...]
After a frustrating period of not getting promoted or raises, you finally decided to look for a new position. You’ve found a great company who offered you a raise and promotion (or track to promotion). How exciting! Your current company didn’t make it easy on you though. Your boss didn’t accept your resignation and put a counteroffer on the table matching your other [...]
The tech industry has seen a dramatic increase in layoffs in recent years. In 2022, according to Crunchbase, over 93,000 tech jobs were cut. This year (2023), depending upon your source, that number has skyrocketed to anywhere from almost 189,000 (Crunchbase) to 248,000 (Layoffs.fyi)! Whichever number you choose, that’s quite an increase and it makes one wonder what 2024 has in store. 📩 [...]
“How many firms allow fully remote anymore and what is the trend in the market?” That’s a discussion I have with both candidates and clients every day. In a nutshell, I’m not seeing too many fully remote roles anymore (there are some) and the pendulum seems to be swinging back towards the office. Many firms have adopted a 4/1 or 3/2 approach. It’s [...]
Another week, another workplace term. Previous episodes have explored: The Great Resignation, Great Reshuffle, Great Regret and the Big Stay. Among others. The latest one is not very upbeat – but here it is. The Great Gloom. The term "Great Gloom" has emerged to describe the prevailing sense of unhappiness and discontent among employees. 😔 I’m not sure exactly how this squares with [...]
As the holiday season approaches, many professionals may find themselves contemplating a career change or actively seeking new opportunities. While the holiday season may seem like an unlikely time to be job hunting, it can actually be a good time to make a career move. 🎄 According to a recent article by Forbes, the job market typically slows down during the holidays, as [...]
Nose to the grindstone – right? Get to the office, jump right into emails, then meetings while juggling multiple projects. Sometimes you don’t even notice the time. But maybe you should. Turns out there are time management techniques that are oriented around the human body’s natural rhythms. Find the right technique and you can accomplish more in less time and reduce stress. Here [...]
🚀 Get out your crystal balls! Predictions are rolling in about upcoming workplace trends in 2024! Let’s dive into some of the most anticipated trends: 🌐 1️⃣ Hybrid Workplaces Here to Stay: The hybrid work model, blending remote and in-office work, is cementing its place. A Glassdoor survey found that 58% of companies plan to offer a hybrid work option in 2024. 🏡💼 [...]