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Switching Jobs? Here’s When To Hold ‘Em—And When To Fold ‘Em

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on August 21, 2023

Female-Directed ‘Barbie’ Soars at Box Office, Offers Lessons for Employees and Employers

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on August 20, 2023

8 Ways Meditation Can Move You Up The Career Ladder Faster And Farther

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on August 15, 2023

How To Turn The Great Resignation Into The Great Rebound

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 6, 2022

The past few years of rapid change have forced people to adapt in new and interesting ways—especially at work. For some, it means getting used to working on video calls, trying to professionalize their home offices, or wondering how to keep their families happy. For others, the stress of today's cost of living is wreaking […]

Five Top Industries For Job Seekers In 2023

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 5, 2022

If you’ve looked at the news recently, you’d be forgiven for assuming the world is on the brink of collapse. Inflation is up, and the markets are down—it’s a daunting time to be a job seeker. Yet despite the overall direction of the economy, plenty of businesses and sectors are thriving. If you’re set to […]

Promote Your Career, Not Your Employer – 7 Ways To Shape Your Personal Brand

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 2, 2022

Q: How do I increase brand awareness for myself as a professional? I've become my own brand and have to get used to promoting myself rather than for the companies that I've worked for – Alice Unsure what Alice means by “becoming” her own brand, as if her brand is just now being created. You, […]

5 Strategies To Prepare For Potential Layoffs

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 1, 2022

While layoffs are nothing new, they have been making headlines recently in a big way. It's not surprising, given that organizations are experiencing slowing growth along with the looming threat of a recession. According to a recent PwC Pulse Survey, 50% of business leaders plan to reduce their overall headcount, while 46% are dropping or reducing […]

Out With The Great Resignation, In With The Great Retention: How To Keep Valuable Employees In 2023

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 30, 2022

It’s been a year and a half since Texas A&M professor Anthony Klotz coined the term “Great Resignation,” and the revolving door of employee turnover continues to spin. A look back at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover news release archive suggests that 38.6 million resignations occurred between January and September 2022 alone, and “quits” […]

4 Myths Keeping You Stuck In An Unhappy Career

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 29, 2022

With recession-watching currently front and center in the media (see U.S. News & World Report, MSN, even HousingWire, among others), you might also be wondering how long you can keep going. In fact, once Lauren asked her question, multiple attendees joined in with tales of barely hanging on and musings about whether they should stay or go. Helpful […]

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