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Four Day Workweek

Is the idea of a four-day workweek gaining actual traction? This transformative idea, with roots in the 1950s, is seemingly gaining attention in 2025! The concept was first seriously proposed by Richard Nixon in 1956, who envisioned automation enabling a four-day week, building on labor movements that reshaped work hours. 🤖 This vision finds echoes in history. In 1926, Henry Ford revolutionized workplaces [...]

2025-05-15T13:02:06-04:00May 15th, 2025|

Feelings of Guilt When Leaving a Job

As a recruiter, I often speak with professionals & potential job seekers wrestling with guilt about leaving their roles, even when it’s clear a move is essential for career growth or personal well-being. This emotional tug-of-war is common, but clinging to loyalty can stall your career. Understanding yourself and this phenomenon is important in making empowered career decisions. 🤔 A 2025 Indeed study [...]

2025-05-13T10:35:00-04:00May 13th, 2025|

Signs That it’s Time for a Job Change

Often, it’s the subtle cues that signal it’s time for a career shift vs waiting for an event or statement to hit you between the eyes. In today’s dynamic job market, staying proactive is key to moving ahead or avoiding stagnation. Here are five clear indicators, backed by some recent insights, that it’s time to explore new opportunities in 2025. 🚨 ➡️ First, [...]

2025-05-09T11:02:22-04:00May 9th, 2025|

Building & Maintaining Your Professional Network

I saw a meme yesterday that resonated: “Don’t leave your coffee for too long and then be surprised when it’s cold. I’m not talking about coffee.” It brought to mind one of my old favorite books - Harvey Mackay’s Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty. While master networker Mackay didn’t necessarily have job seekers in mind as the target for this book, the [...]

2025-05-07T09:12:00-04:00May 7th, 2025|

Tax Season 2025

Tax CPAs, are the unsung heroes of deadlines, but in Florida, it feels like tax season never ends. Florida CPAs have taken Embrace the Grind to a new level with all the filing extensions in the last number of years. 🔚 Since 2018, extensions from hurricanes and COVID-19 have kept Florida CPAs in overdrive. Let’s recap: Hurricane Michael (2018) pushed October deadlines to [...]

2025-04-28T13:42:28-04:00April 28th, 2025|

How to Make Aggressive Salary Negotiations Pay Off

So, it’s time to move on to your next career chapter with another firm. Ever wonder when’s the right time to push for a salary above the posted range? I’ve seen candidates try it at the end of the hiring process and that can make for a disastrous outcome. In 2025, more folks are negotiating—44% of hiring managers say so (Robert Half, Dec [...]

2025-04-22T10:19:46-04:00April 22nd, 2025|

Finally April 15th

It's April 15th. 2025 Tax season is a wrap*—heartfelt respect to CPAs and tax professionals who powered through filing season. You’ve navigated a labyrinth of filings and client demands. Anyone who's been through it knows it's like making sausage. Not a pretty process but in the end it's done & not too bad. 🌭 A special nod to Florida CPAs still at it—hurricanes [...]

2025-04-15T09:20:53-04:00April 15th, 2025|

Pregnant Pauses

Ever wonder what’s behind an interviewer’s silence either before asking a question or following your answer? Is it a thoughtful pause from someone who speaks slowly, or a deliberate test to see how you hold up? I’ve seen both during the CPA & finance exec hiring process—here’s how to handle either one. ⏸️ First things first. Don’t let it shake you it might [...]

2025-04-08T09:09:28-04:00April 8th, 2025|

Resume Length

Very common question - how long should my resume be—a quick one-pager or a sprawling CV? Honestly, it depends (former tax guy lingo). A resume is a concise snapshot of your career—typically one to two pages—while a CV dives deep into academic and professional history, often stretching longer for academic & medical positions, graduate programs, fellowships & grants. For most pros, recruiters want [...]

2025-03-31T11:13:42-04:00March 31st, 2025|

Holistic Employee Well Being

Are employers beginning to become more employee centric? To that end, workplace wellness programs are experiencing a notable surge, reflecting a commitment to employee health that extends beyond the paycheck and traditional health benefits. It seems organizations are beginning to increasingly prioritize comprehensive well-being—30% of U.S. firms have expanded these offerings this year (PNC Bank, March 26, 2025). Today’s programs encompass fitness, mental [...]

2025-03-28T10:45:18-04:00March 28th, 2025|
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