It seems the economy is finally on the rebound and it’s not just pundit hawking opinions on cable TV. While new workplace statistics are providing a positive economic outlook, there are also some indications in a big shift within the job market. CareerBuilder reports that more than one-third of employers expect [...]
Whenever I discuss career goals with young adults, I emphasize that life is a journey, not a race. They frequently respond that things change and are done differently than I did when I was beginning my career. While this isn’t the point I was trying to make, I agree with them… [...]
Recently I gave a presentation in Kansas City about elevating your organization’s brand in an effort to recruit and retain the best talent. The feedback and enthusiasm for the topic from the audience mirrored that of many of my clients. Many of our clients are struggling to recruit talent and retain [...]
Last month one of our team members, Mary Lake, wrote a blog about unlimited vacation and employees taking extended holidays. Interestingly, after its posting, a colleague of mine called to share an issue around his extended vacation. My colleague had planned a two-and-a-half-week vacation at the end of the year. This allowed him [...]