Never thought I would be writing a post about Gen Xers facing ageism at a much earlier age than previous generations. But here we are. š³ As a member of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, you may have been feeling the sting of ageism in the workplace. This often-overlooked generation is now facing challenges that were once associated with older workers. [...]
Over the 30 years of my recruiting career, Iāve always stressed to professionals how important it is to be proactive about their future. Well, I guess thereās a term for that now. Enter "career cushioning," a situation where professionals strategically build backup plans in case their current role becomes unstable. šŖ What does it look like? Career cushioning can involve a variety of [...]
More andĀ more white-collar professionals are starting āside hustlesā and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs arenāt limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Letās look at the big picture when it comes to side gigs. Overall, the gig economy continues to be a significant force in the global workforce, and 2024 is shaping up to [...]
Ever send your resume in to a job that looks perfect for you and never hear back? Not a peep? Iām not talking about a job that looks perfect TO you ā meaning one where you donāt meet qualifications, but youād love to have, or you think you can do. Iām talking about a job post where you check ALL the boxes. What [...]
Remember the saying, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it"? (7/38/55) In the world of work, a similar principle applies: "It's not just about firing you, it's about making you want to quit." This insidious tactic is called quiet firing, and it's on the rise. Itās not a new tactic, āsmoking people outā or making them want to quit has [...]
Happy Friday! Hopefully you have some downtime and fun activities planned for the weekend. Ever wonder if your activities or hobbies have an impact on you over and above helping you blow off steam? Can they help with your career? Turns out, your hobbies might hold the secret career weapon you've been overlooking. šÆ Let's take a closer look at how using some [...]
It's a familiar scene: a colleague announces their resignation out of the blue, and shock ripples through the team. "But they loved their job!" the whispers begin. Whatās going on? Yes, sometimes, even dream jobs become chapters that need closing. While it might seem counterintuitive, leaving a beloved role can be a positive and necessary step for both personal and professional growth. The [...]
The age-old quest for work-life balance ā that elusive state where our professional and personal lives exist in perfect harmony ā feels increasingly futile in today's always-connected world. Meetings bleed into evenings, emails & texts interrupt workouts, and work anxieties linger long after the office doors close. āļø Donāt look now, but work-life balance is subtly being substituted with a new term: work-life [...]
With all the recent news of tech layoffs, one wonders if other industries are being impacted. Turns out ā public accounting is being impacted and at the highest levels. šThe ground tremors felt recently in the accounting world weren't just metaphorical ā they were the echoes of a significant shift unfolding within the Big Four. The Wall Street Journal's December report of "Big [...]
We are all taught to āplay niceā as youngsters so Iām sure by the time we are adults we all find a way to get along at work. Right? Guess not. But are we overreacting? The term "toxic work environment" hangs heavy in the air, flung like a poisoned dart at any disagreement or frustration bubbling beneath the surface. But has this potent [...]