Posts by Rob Main
Navigating the New Normal
Challenges and Opportunities for Recent College Graduates in Today’s Job Market This year, the job landscape for recent college graduates has transformed significantly. Unlike previous generations who graduated into a world with predictable career paths and ample entry-level opportunities, today’s young professionals are entering a market characterized by an unusual set of challenges. A notable…
Read MoreFive Key Questions to Guide Your Next Career Move
Navigating the next steps in your career can be daunting, but asking the right questions can make all the difference. Fast Company outlines five powerful questions to help direct your next career move. The first question, “What energizes me?” encourages introspection about what tasks and activities truly motivate and excite you. Understanding this can help…
Read MoreWhy ‘Nontraditional’ HR Benefits are On The Rise
With increased uncertainty and anxiety in the workplace, engagement has taken a dip. Employers have come up with new and interesting ways to entice employees – known as ‘nontraditional’ HR benefits. From flexible scheduling to mental health benefits, companies are trying out a myriad of different perks and seeing what sticks.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Ditch the Dreaded Annual Performance Review
Let’s face it, nobody really likes those old-school annual performance reviews. They’re stiff, they’re outdated, and they’re built on some pretty wrong assumptions about what motivates us at work. There’s a better way to do things, and it’s already in play at companies like Deloitte and Cisco. It’s called “check-ins.” This straightforward method swaps out…
Read MoreA Job Market So Quiet You Could Hear a Pin Drop
The job market’s gotten very quiet lately. The Quit Rate has dipped to 2.1% as of March, which is the lowest we’ve seen since 2020. There are fewer job openings and companies aren’t hiring as quickly as before. What does this mean if you’re looking for a job? It’s tougher out there. You’ll need to…
Read MoreManaging the Vulnerability Zone… from Candidate Offer Acceptance to Start Date
So, you have found a great candidate, made them an offer, negotiated compensation, and they’ve accepted the offer. Phew! You’re feeling good. Now is the most vulnerable time. How you manage the period from a candidate’s offer acceptance to their start date is crucial, as it is a time when candidates are most susceptible to…
Read MoreHow to Figure Out What Motivates You at Work
Many of us are familiar with working jobs that, although we’re grateful for, we don’t feel enthusiastic about – even if all the other variables like pay and leadership are satisfactory. Finding your intrinsic motivation at work can help you hone in on the work, perform your best, and excel in your career.
Read More6 Questions to Ask Yourself at the Midpoint of Your Career
At the start of your career, you usually have to make a lot of sacrifices in order to gain valuable work experience. Once you reach the midway point of your career, it’s a great time to reflect and ask what you would like to achieve and reevaluate your priorities.
Read MoreEmpowering IT and Government IT Workforces: Continuous Learning and Development
Tech Target defines the need for continuous learning in the IT space, stating, “Continuous learning is the ongoing expansion of knowledge and skill sets. In the context of professional development in the workplace, it’s about developing new skills and knowledge, while also reinforcing what has been previously learned.” In the fast-paced world of IT in…
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