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CEOs Predict End of Remote Work

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 27, 2023

Staying Relevant In Your Industry: How Continuous Learning Can Boost Career Agility

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 27, 2023

The Future Of Work: Key Emerging Workplace Trends To Watch For 2024

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 24, 2023

Skills-Based Hiring Requires Commitment to Change

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 29, 2023

ARTICLE FROM SHRM - By Roy Maurer Agrowing number of employers are showing interest in skills-based hiring—moving beyond education and experience requirements to focus on the skills match between candidates and roles. More employers are becoming aware that assessing candidates on their abilities and potential, rather than degrees and job histories, can provide instant economic opportunities […]

5 Common Career Change Fears And How To Handle Them

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 28, 2023

More than a quarter of Americans might make a career change in 2023, according to Globalization Partners’ 2022 Global Employee Survey. The survey revealed that while 33% of workers are likely to switch jobs within the same sector, 26% want to change careers entirely. In terms of why they want to make a switch, workers ranked […]

Companies Outside Of Big Tech Are Winning Top Talent. Here’s How They Do It

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 24, 2023

For the thousands of employers who have struggled for years to attract top tech talent, turbulence in the tech sector represents a massive opportunity right now. After years of hiring at a break-neck pace, U.S. tech companies big and small responded to macroeconomic headwinds by laying off nearly 160,000 employees in 2022 and more than 100,000 so far this […]

Work from Anywhere Jobs and Careers

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 23, 2023

Remote work is here to stay and now more than ever, you can a have a successful career while also pursuing your dreams of traveling the world. Long gone are the days of being constricted to the four corners of a cubicle. Whether you aspire to take in the scenic French Quarter of New Orleans […]

Why Hiring the Best Available Candidate May Be Better than Hiring for a Specific Job

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 22, 2023

When talent is in short supply, hiring only to fill specific job openings might be an outdated concept. Instead, employers that find a candidate with the rare blend of soft skills and technical knowledge are snapping them up, even if there isn't a job opening that requires the person's specific skill set and experience. This […]

3 Keys To Succeeding After Being Laid Off

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 20, 2023

As I read the news about the massive layoffs in the tech industry, as well as reactions from impacted employees, I remember my personal experience with layoffs. It happened on my first day back to work after maternity leave with my first child. Within minutes of getting to my desk, my manager called me to […]

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