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More Proof That DE&I Programs Matter

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 6, 2022

Work in the Metaverse: Just Imagine the Possibilities

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 4, 2022

Jobs Report: Hiring Stays Strong But Unemployment Rate Rises

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 4, 2022

Getting People Back To The Office: 5 Critical Factors For Hybrid Work

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 8, 2021

It seems almost every leader and almost every organization are planning for the great return—getting people back to the office on a more regular basis. We know the future of work will be hybrid, with the vast majority of people working from both the office and from their homes. But beyond that, there is a […]

US labor market recovery picks up steam, adding 559,000 jobs in May

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 4, 2021

America's job market recovery picked up some steam in May, with 559,000 positions added back to the economy.It was a second sizable miss of analyst expectations after a big disappointment in April. Economists had predicted 650,000 jobs added in May.The unemployment rate fell to 5.8%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. This is the lowest rate […]

Landmines To Watch Out For When Interviewing For A New Job

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 3, 2021

We are at the beginning of the great reopening. The job market, suffering through a long lull, is finally gaining momentum. The mood of the country, after millions of people were vaccinated and states dispensed of restrictions, has dramatically improved. Now’s the time to start searching for a new job. Be forewarned; it's not perfect. […]

Study Shows People Working From Home Are Having Sex, Dating, Taking Naps And Doing Side Hustles On Company Time

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 2, 2021

Americans are excessively eating, drinking, smoking pot, playing video games and watching porn while quarantined, I wrote back in April 2020. At the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak, there was a heated debate about what people should be doing. Some said that this was a time for self-care and just focusing on making it through one day […]

How To Get Ahead In Your Career

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 28, 2021

Many years ago, when I was an executive at Bay Networks, we were trying to do bold things. Intranets were coming about, and we didn’t have one. I called a meeting and told the department about the idea. I asked if anyone wanted to work with me on it. I explained that it would be […]

How To Start Your Career Off Right, In The Most Promotable Way

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 27, 2021

When I was just beginning my corporate career in publishing many years ago, I assumed I understood a decent amount about how to behave and perform to be considered a strong employee. But I soon recognized that the nuances—such as how to really get noticed, or how to demonstrate promotability, or how to show eagerness for more […]

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