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Labor Shortages Forecast to Persist for Years

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on January 23, 2023

How An Internal Talent Marketplace Can Help Alleviate Retention Challenges

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on January 19, 2023

Remote Work Is Great For Equity, Diversity

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on January 17, 2023

Rebecca Allen Left A Career In Banking To Make The Perfect Nude Heel For Every Woman

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 22, 2021

There are many factors that lead to a person becoming an entrepreneur. During the Great Recession, there was a steep increase in the number of people starting businesses. Entrepreneurship levels increased from 2007 to a peak in 2009 at 17% higher than pre-Recession levels. Business creation was higher in areas where unemployment was higher, indicating that job […]

4 Must-Know Recruitment And Hiring Trends For The Rest Of 2021

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 16, 2021

According to Visier, resignation rates hit a spike from July to September. Trend data for the remainder of 2021 shows that “the great resignation” is more pronounced this year than previous years. “It’s safe to say the ‘great resignation’ is already upon us, and businesses (particularly those in high tech and healthcare) will need to address voluntary turnover […]

Six Ways To Upskill And Adapt In Your Career

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 15, 2021

No matter how far up the career ladder you’ve climbed, it’s never wise to get too comfortable. Shocks like the recent Covid-19 pandemic and the Delta variant demonstrate that we never know what’s around the corner. Trends toward digitalization have now been accelerated, leaving those who lack technical skills behind. Who knows what could change […]

Jobs And Economic Recovery After The Pandemic: Who’s Responsible?

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 14, 2021

For the past one and a half years, the global economy, like every other facet of human experience, has been largely governed by Covid-19. As we are navigating our lives and trying to rebuild, we are asking ourselves, How will we recover, and who is responsible for the recovery? The latest ILO report states that “relative to […]

4 Strategies For Diverse Professionals To Fast-Track Their Career Wins

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 8, 2021

In recent years, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have vaulted to become a top-of-mind issue for companies everywhere. And while things are trending in a positive direction, many workplaces still have a long way to go before everyone sees different as good. What’s encouraging, says CareerHigher founder and director Andy Agouridis, is that even while companies […]

Interview Questions You Should Ask In The Covid Era

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 8, 2021

Lately, several of my career counseling clients have mentioned that they have many workplace questions surrounding Covid-19. Yet, they wonder what questions they should ask an employer in an interview. Brenda and I were doing a Zoom interview coaching session, and she wanted my help to know precisely how to let the employer know she […]

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