How are you feeling this time of year? Renewed? Refreshed? Spring is at long last upon us, and with it, that itchiness to get out from behind a desk and get out to do something fun. But not everyone has that get-up-and-go feeling going on. A lot of people these days are feeling bored, stagnant and very nearly dreary in their jobs. It’s [...]
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 [...]
What are employers looking for in candidates in 2023? LinkedIn’s “insider look” at the most sought-after skills is out, and the top skill this year is one that ChatGPT will probably never be very good at: managing people. Frankly I view management as a subset of leadership. Many “managers” fail as a result of not knowing how or failing to lead. Hovering over [...]
When you think of government agencies, do you think of "cutting edge"? Not too many folks think “modern” when they think of the Social Security Administration, but still, one would hope they’re at least in this century. Not so much, according to a recent Washington Post headline, which claims that the agency approves or denies disability benefits based on a list that hasn’t [...]
CAIO – it’s not just a greeting any longer! The topic at hand is the addition of a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to executive leadership teams. Given wide AI capabilities, the CAIO won’t be limited to just tech companies. Fast Company predicts that CAIOs will be needed in retailers, financial services & banking, as well as manufacturing companies and multi-industry corporate conglomerates. After [...]
What are some of the culture drivers in the workplace? Does your company have a "people mantra" that drives the way you make HR decisions? IBM does: "Eliminate. Simplify. Automate." Sound like it could be a line from Terminator? I thought so too, on first read. But a deeper dive reveals that the intention of this mantra is actually quite human-friendly. As IBM's [...]
Can blockchain be used to secure employee records & information? Blockchain technology is a way of handling data and digital information that’s decentralized and highly secure. Its proponents tout that it’s impossible to commit fraud via blockchain. (Unless someone programs in a back door - right?) Aside from the more well-known cryptocurrency use case, blockchain technology has wide implications. It could have a [...]
So you've decided to leave your job and join the gig economy. Gig work gets a lot of props in the media, but one thing gig workers are finding out is that leaving their full time job to do project, contract or freelance work comes with a major drawback: no health insurance. The startup Stride Health is tackling this problem by connecting gig [...]
Are people in your company pulling double duty? Understaffing is “bad for everybody,” says Josh Bersin. “Bad for the customers. It’s bad for the employees. It’s bad for the company.” Yet, whether it’s due to layoffs, the Great Resignation or simply a talent shortage in a particular sector, a lot of companies are having to make do with fewer people right now. A [...]
You've landed that job interview for the next rung in your career ladder. Want to stand out in that job interview? As a recruiter for the past 25+ years, I’ve both prepped and interviewed thousands of candidates. I have also witnessed how they perform in interviews with hiring managers. Here’s some quick and dirty advice. Let's assume the interviewer has read your resume, [...]