A recent study by Accordion has sent shockwaves through the private equity world: 91% of CFOs in PE-backed companies report feeling less job security than before their firm received PE funding. This isn't just a case of nerves – it's a symptom of a deeper disconnect between PE sponsors and portfolio companies. Why the worry? 😟 Pressure Cooker Performance: PE firms prioritize aggressive growth [...]
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. 🎯 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. What’s 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 [...]
“How many firms allow fully remote anymore and what is the trend in the market?” That’s a discussion I have with both candidates and clients every day. In a nutshell, I’m not seeing too many fully remote roles anymore (there are some) and the pendulum seems to be swinging back towards the office. Many firms have adopted a 4/1 or 3/2 approach. It’s [...]
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. 🏡💼 [...]
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 [...]