During the holiday season, 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 companies [...]
🚀 Struggling to break through a sudden career plateau? Don't worry, you're not alone! 😓 It happens to many financial professionals. Finance pros tend to be the task-oriented types, so they usually are focused on current company initiatives. It’s not until they hit a hard wall or a few setbacks that they realize they’ve hit a roadblock. 🧱 Here are some big picture [...]
Who writes job descriptions/ad posts these days? What can you glean from the verbiage in the post? In some circumstances, reading between the lines can throw off important clues about not only the job, but company culture. Nowadays, understanding the culture of a potential workplace is as crucial as the job description itself. A recent article from The Muse highlights how to identify [...]
📢 Welcome to summer of 2024. Over the last few years, we’ve weathered the Great Resignation, Big Stay, Quiet Quitting, Great Reshuffle and other related work/employment eras. Where does that leave us? From an employee’s perspective it's essential to continually reflect on your career and make sure it aligns with your long-term goals and values. A recent article in U.S. News & World [...]
In a recent survey by BambooHR, a surprising 25% of C Suite and VP level executives and 20% of HR professionals admitted that they hoped return-to-office (RTO) mandates would lead to employee resignations. 😱 The survey seems to shed light on the alternative intentions behind the push for RTO policies. It appears that some companies are using RTO as a strategy to reduce [...]
Noncompete agreements are a hot topic in 2024 due to an April ruling by the FTC. While I’m no attorney, I’ll do a brief flyover of non competes, their history and 2024 developments. ✈️ 🔒 Noncompete agreements (NCAs) have a long history, originating in 15th-century English common law 🏰. These clauses aimed to prevent apprentices from competing with their masters post-apprenticeship. In the [...]
While out having a “cold friendly” 🍻 with a CFO friend of mine last night, a recent popular meme became topic of conversation. I’ve been seeing this meme floating around as well so let’s look at the info. 👀 In a December survey by Intelligent.com of 800 US managers, directors, and executives involved in hiring, it was found that 38% of employers avoid [...]
In the current economic climate, job security is a significant concern for many employees. According to a number of studies conducted headed into the new year, a staggering 85% of workers fear losing their jobs in 2024. This anxiety is fueled by various factors, including economic instability, technological advancements (AI), remote work dynamics, and ongoing health issues.😟 However, the actual data on job [...]
📣 As a CFO, CPA or upper level financial professional, finding yourself laid off or in between roles can sometimes be intimidating. Finance professionals on balance tend to keep their noses in their work, not networking. So when they find themselves in transition, the quiet can be deafening. 👂🏻 After taking the appropriate amount of time to clear your head, what next? There [...]
🚨 Things are going well in your career. You’ve got a great relationship with your boss, you’re hitting goals, moving forward and then… Your boss is suddenly let go. What are you supposed to do now? Are you next? Is this a “house cleaning”? Don’t panic. This could be an opportunity for growth and development. Think it through this way: 1️⃣ Stay Calm [...]