Did you know that over 4 million people resigned from work every month since September 2021? More than 38 million people resigned from work in 2021, a record rate. What does that mean? Greater demand for qualified and skilled professionals. New job opportunities as companies seek to fill job openings...
How to Avoid a Stressful Work Environment
Not every job you take will be ideal. A job or work environment may bring some form of stress. And there may be differing levels of stress. Some causes of a stressful work environment are: Uncooperative or difficult coworkers or management. Difficult customers. Insufficient pay for your skill level or...
9 HR Strategies to Improve Employee Productivity
Unfortunately, low levels of productivity in the workplace can lead to a wastage of time and resources. Poor time management and lack of sufficient training of employees could be potential reasons that impact productivity. They can create various drawbacks for an organization and may impact employee morale as well as...
New Year Career Planning Cheat Sheet
Plan your career progress with the following cheat sheet: 1. What career goal do you want to achieve in 2022? Get a promotion or new job Upgrade skill level by learning new skills Get professional certification or degree Get a raise / increase income level 2. What steps do you...
Are you a retiree being pulled back into the workforce?
Many workers above age 55 were pushed into early retirement during the pandemic, even to their dismay at the time. Then during the great resignation, something unexpected happened. People started resigning and leaving the workforce in great numbers. This created a gap in the labor supply as employers found it...
Trends and Changes Affecting Work Post Pandemic
The 2020 - 2021 pandemic introduced a new type of work lifestyle. It lead to the great resignation or big shift in the employment world. Many people are resigning from work and starting something new, either freelance or self-employed. People are preferring the remote work / work from anywhere lifestyle...
Here is what to do to increase job opportunities despite being unemployed
Having a gap on your resume is scary. Being out of work for a long time can negatively affect job search. Not using skills can make you forget them, and employers might wonder if you still have what it takes to do the job. Since jobs are constantly evolving and...
Why it’s necessary to have a well thought out career plan
Most people graduate from college not ready for work. They don’t know what jobs are right for them or what their most important skills are. They might take the first job that comes their way and continue this every time they need a new job, allowing random job search results...
Why you need a content strategy for your business
Nearly 4 billion people use social media globally. Most people use the internet to get information and to look for products and services they need. Your ideal customer is likely online. Your competitor is likely trying to reach them. Effective customer-centric content enables you to inform your target audience about...