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How To Attract And Retain Talent In A Full Employment Economy

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 1, 2023

Employing Independent Contractors and Other Gig Workers

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 28, 2023

CEOs Predict End of Remote Work

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

5 Ways To Bounce Back After Getting Laid Off

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 3, 2023

These days you can’t scroll through LinkedIn without reading about another layoff. But what do you do when it happens to you? While layoffs are more common than ever before, trying to figure out how to bounce back after a layoff can feel like an uphill battle. Here’s some practical and maybe unconventional advice on […]

Stagnant Career? Three Tips For Growth

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on March 2, 2023

We’re wired to grow, explore, and expand. Feeling bored and stuck is miserable, and stagnation is a common reason employees leave — they want to chase newness, even if the risks are unknown. How do we change the equation? By understanding the science (and trap) of attention, we can fight back against personal and professional […]

Why Non-Linear Career Paths Are The Future

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on February 28, 2023

It used to be that people would map out their careers in a very linear fashion. For example, let's say you wanted to be a lawyer. You would plan to go to good schools, land a job with a top firm, and in several years, work your way up to partner. But things don’t always […]

4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on February 23, 2023

A trial of a four-day workweek in Britain, billed as the world’s largest, has found that an overwhelming majority of the 61 companies that participated from June to December will keep going with the shorter hours and that most employees were less stressed and had better work-life balance. That was all while companies reported revenue largely […]

Try This When Your New Year’s Career Goals Go Down The Drain

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on February 22, 2023

If you’re like many people this time of year, your New Year’s resolutions might have become a distant memory in a little over a month. How many times have you resolved to improve your work habits and set career goals? Or how often have you promised to eat healthier, lose weight or exercise more? Then […]

Don’t Let Remote Work Derail Your Career: 3 Ways To Enhance Visibility

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on February 20, 2023

Working from home can be pretty great, but it also comes with drawbacks. In particular, your time away from the office may be a barrier to advancing your career, building relationships or landing your next promotion. Many companies are striving for presence equity—seeking to value employees and provide opportunities regardless of where they work or […]

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