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 [...]
As the holiday season approaches, 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 [...]
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 [...]
🚀 Get out your crystal balls! Predictions are rolling in about upcoming workplace trends in 2024! Let’s dive into some of the most anticipated trends: 🌐 1️⃣ Hybrid Workplaces Here to Stay: The hybrid work model, blending remote and in-office work, is cementing its place. A Glassdoor survey found that 58% of companies plan to offer a hybrid work option in 2024. 🏡💼 [...]
“Tim – I’m not sure I’m ready to actively look around. But I’d like to keep my ear to the ground.” Can’t tell you how often I’ve heard that over the years. Every day? Pretty much. The phrase "keeping your ear to the ground" dates back to ancient times when soldiers would listen for vibrations in the ground to detect approaching enemies. ⚔️ [...]
The team is desperate to fill that role but what happens if you make a bad hire? Someone who doesn’t fit in, is incompetent or who leaves within a year or so. Making a bad hiring decision can be a costly mistake for businesses of all sizes. In fact, the average cost of a bad hire is around $17,000, according to a recent [...]
Your resume is your first chance to make a good impression with a potential employer, so it's important to make it count. But with so many different job openings out there, how can you be sure your resume speaks to each one? 🤔 The answer is simple: have multiple resumes. By having multiple resumes, you can customize each one to highlight the skills [...]
Employee engagement = employee retention. With the current demand for talent, retention is every bit as important as recruitment. Every year there is a new or updated list of expected employee engagement trends. With 2024 less than 7 weeks away, there are already some predicted trends on the horizon. 🚀 While you can find lists of varying sizes all over, here are some [...]
💼Over the years I’ve been asked by a few candidates who are having difficulty finding employment whether they’ve been “blacklisted”. Needless to say questions like these always take me off guard. 🕵🏻Let’s look at where the term originates and whether “blacklisting” actually occurs in today’s workplace. According to Wikipedia, the first published reference to blacklisting of an employee dates back to 1774. This became [...]
🚀 What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received? Was it a drastic statement causing you to rethink your entire approach? Or was it something pithy or subtle that served as a base for your future work ethic? Here are a few nuggets provided by some high profile business & cultural leaders: 💡Steve Jobs' "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish": Embrace curiosity and [...]