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"She's Everything...": Here's A List Of Every Single Job Barbie Has Ever Had

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 26, 2023

Why Companies Need To Defend Their Diversity Policies

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 25, 2023

Some US Employers Start to Move to 4-Day Workweek

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

Why Misrepresenting Yourself On Your Résumé Can Damage Your Career In The Long Run

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 1, 2022

Picture this scenario: You are applying for your dream job. The only issue is that the job posting calls for a candidate who has a “minimum of three years of teaching experience.” You have two. However, you want to make yourself appear like the most qualified candidate because there are likely dozens of other applicants vying […]

How to Attract Top Tech Talent

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 29, 2022

Companies are having a tough time finding, hiring and keeping the top technical talent they need to keep their businesses running and growing. Employers used to think that appropriate pay was enough, but that's changed: To attract and keep talented people, companies need to understand how their priorities have shifted — and be able to […]

Could second-chance hiring be the answer to the labor shortage?

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 28, 2022

In the middle of a labor market shortage, could second-chance hiring, or the practice of hiring formerly incarcerated people, be the answer to your hiring woes? According to the Chamber of Commerce, one in three adults – and 77 million Americans – have a criminal record. From a recruiting perspective, that’s a lot of applications […]

How To Leave Your Job On Good Terms: Nine Tips For Leaders

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 28, 2022

“It’s time for me to move on.” For some, reading this phrase will lodge a pit in the stomach. As a career and wellness coach for a boutique financial planning firm, I sit with a lot of leaders who are navigating how to have the difficult “I’m leaving” conversation as they retire or move to […]

5 Tips For A Successful Mid-Career Change

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 27, 2022

Career exploration isn’t just for twenty-somethings. According to an Indeed survey, the average age of career changers is 39. Often, professionals want to make a mid-career change but don't know how to go about it. As a result, the job search process can seem daunting—especially if you've been at the same company for 10 years or […]

Why Women Are Leaving The Workplace

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 25, 2022

Newsflash: The elephant is still in the room. Women are still not rising up to leadership roles on par with men, and it’s going to have far-reaching consequences for the world of work. McKinsey / LeanIn’s new study Women in the Workplace 2022 shows that when it comes to promotions, women lose out — and the gap […]

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