Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, are now the largest portion of the workforce. Within five years, they will represent 75% of the global workforce according to some estimates. 😯 Yet, they're often painted with stereotypical brushes – entitled, tech-obsessed, disloyal. But are these labels truly representative? As for employers, recruiters and career coaches, understanding the real characteristics of millennials is [...]
The questions continue from both sides of the desk. What is the most prevalent or trending work model? In the office, remote work and hybrid models seem locked in a tug-of-war for the future of many professional lives. All three have their ardent supporters and fierce critics, leaving employees and employers alike all scratching their heads. According to a recent survey by software [...]
We are all taught to “play nice” as youngsters so I’m 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 [...]
So what is the cost of a bad hire? Is it just a matter of losing time or is it a matter of losing money as well? Let's talk cold, hard facts. Think a bad hire is just a resume misfire? Think again! According to Business.com, they can cost up to 30% of their first-year salary, and that's just the tip of the [...]
Imagine this: two equally qualified candidates walk into your office for the same job. One nails the interview, leaving you convinced they're perfect. The other, despite strong skills and experience, falls short. But why? Gut feel or something specific? The culprit might be hiding in plain sight – unconscious bias. It's the monster under the interview table, influencing our decisions without us even [...]
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 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. 📩 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]