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Considering A Tech Career? 14 Future-Forward Specialties To Explore

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

What Generation Z Is Looking for in a Job

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 14, 2023

What Job Seekers Should Expect Now That We’re In Summer Mode

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 13, 2023

HR Professionals Weigh In on Automated Recruiting Software

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 23, 2022

Hiring a new employee is both a costly and time-consuming endeavor. Recruiters say the amount it costs to bring in a new employee is at an all-time high in the midst of a very tight job market. And completing that search can take an average of 32 to 68 days, depending on the job level. A new […]

‘Acting Your Wage’ Is Detrimental To Long-Term Career Success

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 21, 2022

Acting your wage is the next viral trend emanating from TikTok after quiet quitting. According to the TikTokers, if your boss is only paying you minimum wage, that means you should just do the bare minimum amount of work. It’s about setting boundaries. The ethos is that if the company and managers fail to offer empathy, […]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Back Under Prepandemic Average

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 20, 2022

States reported that 214,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 15. The total is a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised level and less than the prepandemic average of 218,000 in 2019. The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment benefits—1.3 million—is still well below the pre-pandemic average of 1.7 million. The consistently […]

Here's How To Hunt For A Job Before (And After) The Recession Hits

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 19, 2022

With a recession looming, it’s normal to feel anxious about keeping your job or landing a new one. Rather than worry too much, take these concrete steps to put yourself in the best position possible to weather any tough times ahead. If you’re paying attention to the economic news these days, you know that things […]

Tips For Supporting Employee Emotional Well-Being, Part 1

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 18, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed much in our lives, not the least of which is the landscape of work. Stress is extremely high in this scenario, and employee mental health is suffering even more today than before the pandemic. It is increasingly important for companies to pay proactive attention to mental health among employees, managers […]

Career Advice Has Changed Post-Covid. What Young Professionals Need To Know Now

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 16, 2022

Young professionals have perhaps taken the brunt of Covid-19’s impact on work. Before the pandemic, navigating an early career path was straightforward for most: go to college, earn a degree, get hired, arrive at the office in clothes or custom sorority jackets you bought the day before, meet your colleagues, attend some orientation and training […]

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