More and more white-collar professionals are starting “side hustles” and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs aren’t limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Let’s look at the big picture when it comes to side gigs. Overall, the gig economy continues to be a significant force in the global workforce, and 2024 is shaping up to [...]
How is your job/career search going? Noticing things are a little tighter than they have been the last few years? Over the last few years job seekers have had to deal with the conundrum of multiple offers. Now, however, they are having to deal with different levels of rejection. The interview process takes time and it is a process. It’s important to keep [...]
Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, are now the largest portion of the workforce. Within five years, they will represent 75% of the global workforce according to some estimates. 😯 Yet, they're often painted with stereotypical brushes – entitled, tech-obsessed, disloyal. But are these labels truly representative? As for employers, recruiters and career coaches, understanding the real characteristics of millennials is [...]
One of the most common questions I get at the beginning of any professional’s job search process is – how long should my resume be? Does it need to be just one page? There are many schools of thought on this topic so let’s discuss from a high level. While the perfect length might seem to change depending upon who you ask, one [...]
Let's face it, the interview process isn't always sunshine and rainbows. While companies and candidates alike strive to present their best selves, a surprising number of hiring managers may not be entirely forthcoming. According to a recent CNBC survey, nearly 40% of hiring managers admitted to stretching the truth during interviews. This raises a crucial question: why do hiring managers lie, and how can [...]
Ever send your resume in to a job that looks perfect for you and never hear back? Not a peep? I’m not talking about a job that looks perfect TO you – meaning one where you don’t meet qualifications, but you’d love to have, or you think you can do. I’m talking about a job post where you check ALL the boxes. What [...]
A recent study by Accordion has sent shockwaves through the private equity world: 91% of CFOs in PE-backed companies report feeling less job security than before their firm received PE funding. This isn't just a case of nerves – it's a symptom of a deeper disconnect between PE sponsors and portfolio companies. Why the worry? 😟 Pressure Cooker Performance: PE firms prioritize aggressive growth [...]
The business planning platform software company Pigment recently conducted a survey of over 500 finance leaders regarding their data. The survey found that 89 percent of those CFOs are making critical decisions based on inaccurate or incomplete data. Wow. Maybe they just talked to the wrong people or caught them on a bad day? Not so fast. Another recent survey conducted by Blackline [...]
Remember the saying, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it"? (7/38/55) In the world of work, a similar principle applies: "It's not just about firing you, it's about making you want to quit." This insidious tactic is called quiet firing, and it's on the rise. It’s not a new tactic, “smoking people out” or making them want to quit has [...]
The questions continue from both sides of the desk. What is the most prevalent or trending work model? In the office, remote work and hybrid models seem locked in a tug-of-war for the future of many professional lives. All three have their ardent supporters and fierce critics, leaving employees and employers alike all scratching their heads. According to a recent survey by software [...]