đš Things are going well in your career. Youâve got a great relationship with your boss, youâre hitting goals, moving forward and then⊠Your boss is suddenly let go. What are you supposed to do now? Are you next? Is this a âhouse cleaningâ? Donât panic. This could be an opportunity for growth and development. Think it through this way: 1ïžâŁ Stay Calm [...]
Letâs have a little fun today and look at the different generations in the workforce. As an added bonus letâs also check out the next incoming generation. đ¶đ» Currently there are five distinct generations in the workforce. Each has their own distinct, and sometimes subtle differences. There is even a new term (which I learned just today) Here they are: Baby Boomers (born [...]
If there is one question that Iâm asked each day â from both sides of the desk â itâs âwhatâs going on in the job market?â Or some form of that question. Letâs consider the recruitment or talent attraction side of the game for this discussion and look at those dynamics. Since many of you are numbers people, letâs look at some âjob [...]
How do you feel about the state in which youâre living? No â Iâm not talking about states of confusion or shock, Iâm talking about your residence. We Florida residents take a lot of flack about Florida Man đ, but there are many reasons to love this state. One is the low overall tax burden. A recent study by WalletHub has ranked the [...]
Youâre looking to make a job change. Youâve tried doing research by asking around about companies and checking on their websites but that doesnât seem like enough. Maybe one (or more) of your last companies had sub optimal work environments, leadership styles and/or pay ceilings. đą With so many options available, it can be challenging to know which companies are truly worth considering. [...]
Congratulations! đYou finally got that promotion youâve been looking for. A great chance to take on more responsibilities and flex new muscles. Hang on a sec. Thereâs just one thing. Due to significant increases in salaries and business costs over the last 3 years, this one will be whatâs called a âdry promotionâ. đłA promotion with no increase in compensation. Recent data from [...]
Never thought I would be writing a post about Gen Xers facing ageism at a much earlier age than previous generations. But here we are. đł As a member of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, you may have been feeling the sting of ageism in the workplace. This often-overlooked generation is now facing challenges that were once associated with older workers. [...]
In the fast-paced world of 2024, workplace stress has become a significant challenge, affecting employees' personal lives and overall well-being. Recent studies reveal that Gen Xers are experiencing increased stress due to work pressures, leading to higher divorce rates and relationship breakdowns. Letâs look at some specific numbers generated from recent surveys. đ đ¶ According to the American Psychological Association, 41% of workers [...]
Youâre taking an office tour during your first interview. You see some paper on the floor, you bump into someone innocuously who strikes up a conversation with your tour guide. Or perhaps something else happens to knock the interview off kilter. Whatâs up with that? The traditional interview format can feel a bit⊠well, staged. But what if you could uncover the company's [...]
Over the 30 years of my recruiting career, Iâve always stressed to professionals how important it is to be proactive about their future. Well, I guess thereâs a term for that now. Enter "career cushioning," a situation where professionals strategically build backup plans in case their current role becomes unstable. đȘ What does it look like? Career cushioning can involve a variety of [...]