Have an interview this week? Let’s prep for a question asked using the STAR method. The STAR technique has proven to be highly effective in evaluating candidates' experiences and skills. So, let's gear up and get prepared for a question that frequently appears in interviews: "Can you give me an example of a time when you faced a challenge at work and how [...]
May 2023 jobless rate in Florida stayed at 2.6% compared to the US rate of 3.7% (per US BLS). Nebraska, New Hampshire, and South Dakota had the lowest jobless rates in May, 1.9% each. Nevada had the highest unemployment rate, 5.4%. In Florida, Hendry County had the highest unemployment rate at 4.1% while Monroe County had the lowest at 1.7%. Central Florida Metropolitan [...]
Curious about the hopes and fears surrounding today’s evolving workforce? 🌍 PwC's June 2023 report on "Hopes and Fears: Future of Work and the Impact of COVID-19" unveils some interesting insights into the shifting landscape of employment. Let's dive in and discover the key findings that are shaping our collective professional journey. 🌟💡 First - 78% of employees believe their future career paths [...]
How are your Zoom meetings going? In the years (!!!) that have now passed since the pandemic shifted many people to Zoom business meetings, a sort of science has cropped up around Zoom performance and behavior. One company, BetterUp, which serves as an online coaching platform (and who would know better?), has conducted extensive research into what makes people "good at Zoom." The [...]
Where is your career headed? You’ve just had your annual review (or maybe haven’t had one in a while) and it’s become clear. No matter how many MBOs or goals you hit, your firm just isn’t going to move you to the next level or give you a raise. For whatever reason. Do you quit and storm out? Maybe. Or perhaps you decide [...]
Is your company ripe as an acquisition target? The M&A market was down significantly in 2022. According to Bloomberg, Q1 of 2023 saw the third lowest global quarterly deal volume in 10 years. Only Q1 of 2013 and Q2 of 2020 had lower quarterly deal volumes. That said, if you’re working for a PE backed company, you may not have had to worry [...]
Bare Minimum Mondays? When I heard this term, I thought it was a promotion being run at a local beach bar. Turns out, it’s a (relatively) new work phenomenon that started on social media. This idea seems to be on the same family tree as “quiet quitting”, resenteeism and “chaotic working”. Let’s look further. Bare Minimum Mondays involves employees adopting a minimalistic approach [...]
Happy Friday! Speaking of Friday, let’s dive into an interesting topic with some long-held beliefs and taboos. What days and times are best to interview? I’ve been doing this a long time and have heard many “nevers” and “always”. Here are some: • Some research suggests that the best time for an interview is between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. During this window, [...]
Five generations in the workplace in 2023? In today's dynamic work landscape, organizations witness the convergence of five distinct generations. • Generation Z: born between 2001 and 2020 • Millennials: born between 1981 and 2000 • Generation X: born between 1965 and 1980 • Baby Boomers: born between 1946 and 1964 • Traditionalists (Silent Generation): born between 1925 and 1945 From traditionalists to [...]
Let's talk about the state of WFH & flexible work arrangements using a particular example. Employees at BlackRock are preparing their commuting strategies. BlackRock will require its employees to work from the office four days a week starting in mid-September. In a memo to employees from the company's chief operating officer, Rob Goldstein, and human resources chief, Caroline Heller, the company said, "We [...]