Let's face it - job interviews can be terrifying. Whether you're a candidate hoping to land your dream job, or an employer searching for the perfect addition to your team, the pressure to perform can sometimes get the best of us. But even in the midst of nerves and jitters, some interview faux pas are just too good not to share. According to [...]
When are people retiring these days? The idea of retirement at 55 is a thing of the past for most people today. For many, it's just not realistic financially, and for plenty of others, 55 seems way too young to start golfing and birdwatching full time. But more often, I hear from people who say…. "Tim, not sure I really want to retire." [...]
Small company vs Large Company - that is the question. When it comes to charting your next career move, one of the main decisions you'll face is whether to work at a small, midsize, or large company. Each type of company has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, and your decision should depend on your personal preferences, career goals, and current circumstances. Small [...]
You're heading into the final stages of interviewing for a new role and you know salary discussions are coming next. Negotiating a job offer can be intimidating, but it's an essential step in securing your next great career step. With the job market expected to be more competitive than ever in 2023, mastering the art of salary negotiation is crucial. Here, we've gathered [...]
Is it just me or do people seem to be getting more rude in professional settings? 70% of workers experience workplace incivility at least a few times a month, according to a new study out of Georgetown University. It doesn’t end there. 73% of those surveyed say that it is not unusual for customers to behave badly and 78% believe customers treating employees [...]
How can we use AI to predict turnover in our workforce? The HR folks are now saying that AI-based “predictive attrition” tools could help predict who is going to quit their job in the very near future. These kinds of tools analyze data points such as public salary information, turnover rates in a specific field or role, economic trends, and more to forecast [...]
What is the big deal with CPAs and April 18th this year? Welcome to tax filing deadline day! Thanks to April 15th falling on a Saturday and an obscure holiday in DC, tax filing deadline falls on April 18th this year. If you've got the interest (and a moment or two), here is a brief history of taxation in the United States. Hat [...]
Is Hustle Culture Dead? Or thriving? You can find debate on this topic with ample discussion on both sides as well as right down the middle. From the Great Resignation to quiet quitting, we’ve seen a lot of terms being coined that essentially point to the same same question: Are people seeing return – spiritually, professionally and personally – from the Rise and [...]
Most people can agree that the traditional “command and control” idea of leadership is outdated. The best leaders today are cooperative, communicative, and transparent. Leaders are now expected to be more agile, more innovative, more collaborative. That’s why I was surprised to read in Harvard Business Review that in reality, the top-down approach to leadership actually worked really well for some leaders during [...]
When it comes to shopping on social media, I prefer things to be a little less sponsored, a little more… social. Brands are increasingly using social media platforms to sell products and services. And shoppers love that social selling experience, with 80 million social media buyers in 2020 alone! Why? It comes down to relatability or friendliness—that genuine feeling that comes with [...]