Soon, plopping yourself in a desk chair from 9 to 5, for 5 days a week, will become a thing of the past. Companies are recognizing that by allowing employees to sleep in – or even better, to work from bed! – their workforce is happier and more productive. These options are particularly attractive to freelancers, […]
Recruiters may seem intimidating, but they genuinely want the best for both candidates and the company. Good recruiters want you to have the best experience possible during the application and interview process — but even though they want the best for you, there are some things that they just can’t share. Salary bands, candidate competition, internal HR tactics […]
Luck can operate in strange ways. Sometimes, what feels like a curse ends up being a blessing, or a seemingly amazing opportunity turns sour and causes nothing but fear and stress. Other times, an unfortunate incident leads to more bad luck, and then more, and more. In these situations, it’s easy to feel disillusioned and powerless. […]
“Good job fit” is one of those overused phrases that has lost some of its meaning. What is it? What happens when the job you thought was your dream job, or the job that would catapult you to great success makes you feel anxious, out of step, scrambling to keep your balance? When we talk […]
Fun fact: Senior leadership is the second leading factor in employee satisfaction, according to Glassdoor research. That makes liking and respecting your company’s CEO so important. Luckily, if you’re looking for a new job—and for a leader you’ll love—you need to look no farther than this list of CEOs who made the 2019 and 2018 Best Places to Work […]
If so, you’re not alone. Only one-third of American workers are engaged in their jobs and a full 55% could care less about what they do. If you are down on your job, chances are you’ve already “checked out” by doing as little as possible. You may even be actively looking for another position. Until you find […]
There are many reasons to make a career change, for example: You need a new challenge Your values have changed You want to focus on other things Your passion lies elsewhere You’re not happy Which one are You? While the reason will be different for every person, there’s one thing that stays the same: the need to […]
When you love your job, you can live your best life. So why not make this the month that you find the perfect job for you? Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced environment or a traditional corporation, whether you like to work from home or are looking for a pet-friendly office, there’s something for everything. Many of […]
As such, it is imperative that this community is competitive when facing off against younger workers. The first step in landing an in-demand job is crafting an eye-catching resume. “The resume continues to be a crucial tool every savvy job seeker needs,” says resume writer and career advice expert for TopResume. “Older workers are often confronted with many stereotypes in the […]
Nearly one-third of professionals admit they’d rather work an extra six hours a week than seek help in the workplace, according to a recent report from LinkedIn. This stands in sharp contrast to the number of professionals who said they’ve needed help at some point in their career. An overwhelming majority (84%) of respondents confessed this, […]