By Herbert Lui March 12, 2022 It was only (March 19, 2022) when I needed to make a minor decision I had been stuck on for a week. The situation didn’t require a friend or advisor’s advice, precious time I’d prefer to save for something of greater gravity. Instead, I consulted a set … Continue reading Try this surprising tool to level up your career
By Rachel Pelta—FlexJobs March 08, 2022 When you’re looking for a new job, you probably head to job boards, pop in your current title (or the title you’d like to have), see what results sound interesting, then apply accordingly. Likewise, if you reach out to your network about leads, you probably use a job … Continue reading 8 ways to discover which jobs exactly match your skills
By CareerBuilder February 24, 2022 Computer screens have collapsed the distance between work and home, and many Americans seem to prefer it that way. Whether you have a completely remote job or a flexible work arrangement that splits your time between the home-office and the office-office, the ability to work from home gives you more … Continue reading This is how remote work can actually boost your career
By Kathleen Davis February 21, 2022 The five-day, 40-hour work week is such an entrenched part of our culture that it’s easy to forget that it’s a relatively recent invention. The Industrial Revolution bore atrocious working conditions, including 12-16 hour days and six-or-seven-day-long work weeks. Then, in 1926, Ford became one … Continue reading Is the 4-day workweek the answer to the Great Resignation?
By Rena Nigam February 18, 2022 The last two years have been a time of unprecedented growth in many industries. The pandemic initially led to layoffs, decreased hiring and a shift to a more remote workforce. However, this year, with the increased availability of vaccines and rapid economic growth, companies around the world … Continue reading How to plan a long-awaited career pivot
By Ian Sanders February 14, 2022 A number of years ago, my friend, a radio producer, was asked to come up with some ideas for a new show. He asked his boss if he could go and sit by a lake. He knew spending a few hours outdoors at an inspiring location … Continue reading 6 strategies to try when you feel checked out of work
By Rena Nigam February 11, 2022 Whether you’re planning to return to the workforce, switch industries or functions, pursue a leadership role, seek out more money, or find a job that better fits your lifestyle, this is your year. If asking for a raise or seeking out a higher-paying job has been on … Continue reading Now is the time ask for a pay raise. Here’s how to do it well
By Scott Dust February 09, 2022 On the heels of the “Great Resignation“—a term applied to describe the pandemic-induced spike in the quit rate—is the “Great Reshuffle.” This new phase recognizes that people aren’t just leaving the labor market, they’re finding new jobs that better fit their lifestyle. While there is nothing wrong … Continue reading Don’t quit yet: This is how to make your current job fit your needs
By Kindra Hall January 31, 2022 “I’m not good enough.” “No one respects my ideas.” “My boss hates me.” “They never acknowledge my hard work.” “I’ve just been lucky so far.” “That’s just not possible for me.” When it comes to the self-stories (or internal narratives that we often don’t realize we’ve created) we tell … Continue reading Before you switch careers, consider reexamining this
Elliot Begoun January 5, 2022 I’ve always been willing to go full kimono with you, so why not start this year by doing so again? 2021 kicked my butt. I was invited to many fire drills and, with a penchant towards the parental, took on the worries, doubts, and fears of the entrepreneurs I serve. … Continue reading Make It a Mission, Not a Job!
