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The Problem With Scrolling Through Social Media During The Workday

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 12, 2023

AI Will Change Your Work Significantly. Here’s How To Respond

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 11, 2023

How To Become An HR Consultant: Salary, Education Requirements And Job Growth

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 9, 2023

How Employers Are Responding To Challenges Created By Labor Shortage

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on August 3, 2022

The current shortage of workers in North America has forced employers to look for the most effective ways to recruit and retain workers. News yesterday that the number of job openings in the U.S. fell to 10.7 million — down from an estimated 11 million in June—while encouraging, does not mean that the labor crisis will end […]

How To Overcome Fears In A High-Level Job Search

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on August 3, 2022

Few people enjoy taking interviews, negotiating salaries or waiting to find out if they landed a role. When you were a young professional entering the corporate world, you might have assumed that the imposter syndrome and the nerves would naturally fade away as you found your footing, but sometimes the pressure of going for that […]

Moving A Mentoring Relationship To The Next Level

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on August 1, 2022

I'm proud to be recognized with the Platinum Club 2022, Microsoft's highest award. The award honors 1% of employees based on their achievements, contributions and impact on the business. Beyond the delivered results, our senior leadership team highlighted my proactive dedication and passion for mentoring as a way to help other people grow at Microsoft. […]

Five Lessons In Building A Hybrid Workplace For The Future Of Work

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 28, 2022

The pandemic continues to reshape how we work, where we work, and the technologies we use to stay connected to each other. McKinsey predicts nine out of ten organizations will be combining remote and on-site working in the coming years. As hybrid working becomes the permanent way of working, we must ask whether companies are ready […]

The Great Resignation narrative ignores the Black experience in America

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 28, 2022

Michael Collins is a VP at Jobs for the Future, a national nonprofit focused on education and workforce development. Views are the author’s own. As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, perceptions of the labor market have bordered on rapturous. With far more open jobs than there are unemployed — and the national unemployment […]

Workforce Credentials Are Going Digital. Here’s Why This Helps Everyone

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on July 26, 2022

How ready are college graduates for the real world of work? It depends on who you ask. According to one report, 96% of university leaders believe they’re doing a good job preparing young people for the workforce—but nearly 80% of employers beg to differ. The good news is, there may be a way to bring these numbers closer together: […]

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