If you’re a leader, you’re probably as tired of hearing about this subject as can possibly be, but it’s true: The Great Resignation continues. In November, we reached another apex: 4.5M people quit their jobs that month. On the other hand, according to a Tweet by Heidi Shierholz, president of the Economic Policy Institute: “4.5 million people quit, but *6.7 million* people were [...]
Is It Time to Reinvent the Culture in Your Workplace? A positive company culture is one of the driving forces behind many successful companies. If your company employs this philosophy you’ve probably noticed significant employee engagement, high retention rates, quality talent and financial success to name a few. However, if these areas are major challenges for your company, it’s worth taking some time [...]
How to Write a C-Suite Resume that Stands Out When is the last time you updated your resume? 6 weeks ago? 6 months? 6 years? As a senior executive it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to omit this from your list of top priorities. You’ve spent years proving your value and working your way up the corporate ladder so you might believe your [...]
To Commute or Not to Commute? That is the Question Commuting hasn’t yet made it to any Florida city’s list of desired attractions or activities, but perceptions of it are changing. Long commutes were once either avoided altogether or reluctantly accepted as a necessary evil. However with the rise in technology, heightened environmental concerns and more open-mindedness towards employee flexibility, workers from corporate [...]
Signs Your Company is for Sale and What That Means for You News that the company you work for is being sold can come off as quite a shock. And what’s paralyzing about the experience is usually the timing. Companies don’t traditionally inform employees who will not play a leading role during the transition until closer to the end of the process. This [...]
5 Mistakes in Managing Student Loan Debt guest post by Genevieve Dobson The first step to taking control of your student loan debt is acknowledging that it exists. If you’re allowing your student loan bills to pile up and collect dust, thinking they will eventually go away, you will never gain control over your finances. Fortunately, there are plenty of valuable resources available [...]
How to Begin a Successful Career Change Changing careers is comparable to changing jobs…times ten. There’s the excitement that comes along with beginning any new journey and the fear of diving into uncharted territory. You know you are ready for a major shift but you may not be sure exactly where to begin. Something about your current career path is unfulfilling. Perhaps it’s [...]
Thoughts to Ponder when Considering Working for a Startup Accepting a position at a startup could be an exciting decision that will change your career. Because of the new concepts and fresh approaches startup companies typically bring to the market, they provide an opportunity for you to make a lasting impact on an organization. Year after year startups find themselves in desperate need [...]
Negotiating Salary with a New Employer In considering a new position compensation is a very important piece. You know the experience and value you bring and should not be afraid to quantify it. Your future employer will likely have a similar thought process. With budget constraints, established pay ranges, internal equity, salary bands, etc., employers are very aware of what they can afford [...]
How To Handle Multiple Job Offers When job hunting, you are more likely to be prepared to accept an offer than reject one. But what happens when you receive multiple job offers? Many candidates don’t consider this possibility beforehand and in turn do not equip themselves with the information they need to make this decision successfully. Knowing what to do in the event [...]