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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

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

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

Beyoncé’s new hit is a Great Resignation anthem. Where does that leave HR professionals?

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 28, 2022

With assistance from Big Freedia, Beyoncé distills 25 months of workplace dissatisfaction, pandemic restlessness, and unionization groundswell into 4 minutes and 38 seconds of danceable protest. Ice cold drinks on a rooftop, highlighted cheekbones, chairs pushed aside for a makeshift dance floor: This is the kind of feeling that Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” evokes — and how […]

Surprise: The Hiring Manager Is More Anxious Than The Job Seeker

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 28, 2022

Here is a hack that will make you feel more confident in your job search: the interviewer and hiring managers are more nervous than you are. It’s hard to wrap your mind around this concept, as people are indoctrinated to think that job seekers should be the ones who are nervous and anxious going into […]

Wondering Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews? Here’s Why.

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 28, 2022

Of course, you’re feeling confused and frustrated. With the Great Resignation still underway and job openings at a record high, you might have started your job search thinking it would be a piece of cake. Now, you’re stuck wondering why you’re not getting more job interviews, even though you’re pretty qualified for the roles you’re […]

Salary Negotiations: Tools For Boosting Confidence and Earning More

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 27, 2022

Salary negotiations are naturally intimidating. That said, when we get down to it most of our fears are either unfounded or can be easily managed with smart preparation. Self-confidence and worth are also major factors in this process. Career and Interview Coach Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES joined Negotiate Anything to discuss tools for boosting confidence as well […]

Hiring Is Broken—Here’s How We Can Fix It

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 23, 2022

On the heels of 47.8 million Americans leaving their jobs in 2021 as part of the ongoing Great Resignation, we are now in a moment where companies are trying to hire at rates higher than ever and are encountering a very tight job market. Recruiters are spending anywhere from a few days to a few weeks vetting candidates, and […]

Everyone wants to hire for these 10 jobs — but not enough people are applying

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 21, 2022

There are a myriad of ways to decide which jobs to apply for. Not a terrible one is to ask: Who’s hiring? Employers will be particularly eager to fill certain positions this year, according to CareerCast.com’s 10 toughest jobs to fill for 2018. There are more job openings for some positions — including personal care aides, […]

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