Wage Gaps – Connecting the Dots
2023 is upon us and (hopefully) starting with a bang. Beginning January 1, additional efforts will be made toward eradicating the ever-impending wage gap. To refrain from future wage gaps understanding what they are and why they exist is essential. […]
Holiday Party – Yay or Nay?
Year-end is quickly approaching, and with COVID restrictions largely lifted, companies are eager to celebrate. Though some companies view this year’s “holiday party” as a retention solution – a chance to (finally) reengage employees after 2 long years, others feel different. With a projected recession and inflation on the rise, businesses all over are faced with a taut budget. […]
5 Ways Great Leaders Communicate
“Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J. Meyer Leadership, to any extent, is not for the faint of heart. It requires accountability and can often be successfully achieved through quality communication. According to a recent Holmes report, the cost of poor communication has hit $37 billion. The opportunities for effective communication are endless. Read below where we address both verbal and non-verbal ways to communicate and achieve organizational success. […]
Transferable Skills – Why You Need Them on Your Resume
12,000 employees and rising have been laid off by US tech companies as a result of cutbacks. It has arguably never been more important to set yourself apart from the – increasing – competition when it comes to finding new employment. Someone who may have been competing against 10 other applicants could now be competing with hundreds. Job seekers are left with the same question: What makes me more qualified? Three words – Highlight Transferable Skills. […]
Holiday Checklist
Oh, the holidays! An expeditious time of year when, an already challenging, work-life balance becomes even harder to achieve. Last holiday season seemingly just ended, though you likely can’t recall what you did or where you were– it’s all a blur. The weeks leading to the holidays can often exacerbate burnout as you juggle end-of-year deadlines, performance reviews, travel, and holiday parties among other obligations. Below we will offer some ideas to help ease your stress and keep you on track this holiday season. […]
“Ghosting” Uncovered
Ghosting is defined as the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. For all intents and purposes let’s emphasize that this originated through the abrupt termination of personal relationships. Ghosting has now infected professional relationships and is considered normal. A recent Indeed survey revealed that over 80% of employers have been ghosted by job candidates – some even after the point of hire. The question of why remains unclear. How Do Candidates Ghost? Ghosting in the workplace has maninfested itself in several ways, each more inexcusable than the last. Job Search: Some people apply for a position, take the [...]
Big Tech Companies Announcing Layoffs – What Now?
Following a superlative year in 2021, more than 52,000 workers in the U.S. tech sector have been laid off and there is no end in sight. CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has claimed responsibility for their nearly 11,000 layoffs (and rising). He attributes their “biggest layoff in history” to their imprudent hiring in 2021, stating that he, “assumed COVID-driven trends, like the acceleration of e-commerce, would live on past the pandemic.” The question those 11,000 employees share amongst thousands of others is, “what now?” […]
When Bereavement Leave Ends
Grief is arduous and unforgiving. Bouts of uncontrollable sadness are nonlinear and certainly take no consideration of whether you’re in at work or in the comfort of your own home. The loss of a loved one is a sad fact of life and though your world has come to a halt, the world around you keeps on moving. How can you fathom moving forward without your loved one by your side? In this blog, we will offer some suggestions for both employees and employers to support each other through bereavement and return to some sense of normalcy. […]
How to Handle Election Day in the Workplace
“You likely have a divided workplace when it comes to political opinions, which is heightened and maybe even exposed during the political season,” said Stephen Paskoff, CEO of Employment Learning Innovations in Atlanta. Though discouraged, over 80% of workers admit to having political discussions in the workplace and the evasion of such conversation is seemingly out of employers’ control. In this blog, we will discuss steps for both pre-and post-election to intentionally maintain a harmonious work environment. […]
Advice for a December Graduate
Congratulations December Graduates! Whether you are graduating a semester early or a semester late, you are finally at the finish line. Completing your degree is an exciting accomplishment, you should be proud of making it to the end! Before you begin wrapping up your final exams and assignments you may be thinking, when is the best time to start applying for a job? There is no clear answer. Based on your plans, goals, and needs your next step may look different than your fellow graduates. However, if you are ready to begin your professional career, we have some advice for beginning your job search! Resume & Online Presence Before [...]