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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
What’s great about the Great Resignation
You’ve undoubtedly heard the term “Great Resignation” concerning the current job market. It is undeniable that the Covid-19 pandemic has completely rewritten the rules of engagement regarding employment and job-seeking. While the Great Resignation exposes some long-held bad practices among management, it also provides all of us with a new perspective on work, life, and the integration of the two….
Work anywhere, but at what cost?
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge long-held assumptions and redefine the very idea of what work is. Ultimately, this pandemic has revealed that much of which we regarded as “business as usual” was, in actuality, little more than micromanagement….
Optimize remote working and make it work for everyone
I have written previously about how employees can make remote working arrangements work to their advantage and do so effectively. Now that remote working is the norm, it’s time to revisit the topic and offer advice for both employees and managers….
Getting Rid of Archaic, Outmoded Practices and Attitudes
The last 18 months have surely been disruptive to our lives, but this has also been a time of reinvention. The very idea of the workplace has been upended; we have all learned to adapt on the fly. The concept of work is constantly evolving. In this candidate market, it is critical to make your company a desirable place to work and position it as an employer of choice. To achieve this level of reputation and recruit and retain top talent, you need to excise some of your company’s outdated, irrelevant policies and attitudes….
Recruiting in a candidate-controlled market
Last week, I wrote about the impending “great resignation,” in which upwards of 40% of American workers are projected to leave their current positions. This will pose a daunting challenge to recruiters at companies of all sizes and in all industries. A year ago, it was an employer’s market. The power dynamic has done a complete 180; we are now in a situation in which there are more open roles than candidates. Employers should consider this a preview of what is to come….
The Great Resignation is Upon Us
According to the World Economic Forum, a wave of mass resignations is coming as the restrictions imposed by the pandemic begin to lift. With up to 40% of workers considering leaving their jobs, economists are warning that this “Great Resignation” could have far-reaching consequences for the labor market. But what is driving this impending trend? Simply put, this last year has prompted a cultural shift, and few workers want to return to the way things were….
An impending wave of retirement—what does that mean for you?
One of the surprising side effects of the pandemic has been an increase in retirement rates among Americans aged 55 to 65. The pandemic has accelerated many pre-existing trends, such as flexible working arrangements, a preference for online shopping, and the sunsetting of careers….
Talent – where have all the good people gone?
The most pressing challenge for any organization that wishes to remain competitive is access to the right talent with skills and experiences critical to achieving aggressive goals. The cost of a poor hiring decision can be significant—sometimes even exceeding the compensation for the role. This is part of why companies have become increasingly cautious (and bureaucratic and byzantine) in their hiring decisions. I speak with hundreds of people who sit on both sides of the hiring desk in my work. What I can say without hesitation is that there is an enormous disconnect between candidate and hiring company expectations. One of the most frequent complaints from candidates is that the hiring process is broken. Simultaneously, the most frequent complaint of hiring managers is the “skills gap”—a fundamental mismatch between the skills that employers rely upon in their employees and the skills that job seekers possess….
Taking a “workation”? Here are some things to consider.
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about corporate jobs and is even challenging the very idea of what “work” is. Even the most resistant managers now admit that remote work has no negative impact on productivity. Most corporate jobs can be successfully performed from locations other than a cubicle. As location-agnostic work arrangements become more of a norm, work and personal life will be even more inextricable. Yes, you can work anywhere. But should you? ….
Translating jargon into plain English
As linguists know, language is, by its nature, constantly evolving. Language is also supposed to be communicative and cohesive. However, we all know that corporate lingo is an entity unto itself and that quite often, this particular lexicon does little to provide clarity, direction, or, quite frankly, sense. That is why I am providing my readers with this condensed translation guide, organized by corporate context….