Wondering what's new in the workplace in 2023? The workplace is constantly evolving, and in 2023, we can expect to see some significant changes that will shape the way we work and do business. Two recent articles, one from Harvard Business Review and another from Forbes, shed light on the trends that are likely to shape the workplace in 2023 and beyond. One [...]
What's the most effective way to move on from your current company? You’ve found what you think is a better position with another company, you’ve accepted the offer and resigned. Aside from professionally transitioning your duties, you’ve got one last meeting. The exit interview. Some people think of the exit interview as a time to let it all hang out. They asked for [...]
Can AI be helpful in today's job search process? ChatGPT has an ominous sci-fi vibe for some people, but for others, it’s actually making the job search process easier already. One area where it’s coming in highly handy is for job seekers in writing a resume and cover letter. Out of more than 1,000 current and recent jobseekers polled in a recent ResumeBuilder.com [...]
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 [...]
What is an effective work-life balance? We’re used to hearing about “work-life balance,” but more and more lately, I’ve been hearing the reworded phrase “making work fit into life.” It’s a subtle distinction that indicates people are fed up with feeling like their lives revolve around work, and that the struggle is simply to squeeze some real life into their schedule. In this [...]
Pickleball in the office? That’s what software company Conductor figures it will take to lure employees into its brand-new office space in New York. Signing a lease on office space can be scary these days for executives who can’t absolutely predict whether employees will agree to come back into the physical office. Force them, and they might look elsewhere. But create an irresistible [...]
Which companies are really working hybrid or remote? In this post-pandemic era, many workers want their next job to offer flexibility when it comes to working from home. But it’s easy for job seekers to fall into a bait-and-switch trap where they get excited about an employer who touts a “hybrid” work policy—only to find out in the interview that they only allow [...]
Have you been searching for your next job for a while now? It can be tough navigating the job market while finding your next opportunity. However, by keeping certain job search statistics in mind, you can improve your chances of success. According to a recent article (Feb 2023) by Zippia, the average job search takes about 5 months. While this may seem like [...]
Are networking events still relevant? As a recruiter and career coach, I regularly advise job seekers that networking is a key factor in finding a job. In today's competitive job market, it's not just about what you know, but also about who you know. Two articles, "How to Network Effectively for Career Advancement in 2023" by 5min Knowledge and "How to Grow Your [...]
Are you taking any significant time off this spring? Maybe you left the idea of “spring break” behind when you left college. But don’t forget that vacation is good for you. One study by the American Psychological Association (APA) determined that 68% of workers felt more positive about their jobs after returning from a vacation. Yet, workers are still not uniformly using all [...]