It’s a stressful time for workers with looming layoffs and a lot of concern about a potential recession. If you are stressed about the potential for layoffs in your industry, you should practice “career cushioning” which works like insurance to help you keep your options open.

How can you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs? This article has a lot of great advice that mirrors what we tell job candidates we work with. Use practice questions, clarify your narrative around your journey, show self-awareness with your skills, and more.

Working mothers are finding themselves stuck in a difficult situation once again, with many workplaces cutting their budgets for maternity leave and reversing flexible work schedules amid economic concerns. The pandemic saw thousands of women drop out of the workforce due to the inflexible, unsupportive nature of their traditional workplaces and the rising costs of…

Conversations about the four-day workweek have been steadily gaining traction. Adam Grant recently made his case for its’ productivity but polls have found there is something employees value even mor – flexibility in their schedules aka the ability to choose which hours they work.

With the rise in applying for jobs online, job hiring fraud has become frustratingly common. Some common red flags of hiring scams include asking for payment or personal information and a rushed, very informal hiring process. Trust your instincts and do your research during your job search.

Freelance work has been picking up steam lately. In 2021, Americans opened a record number of new businesses and freelance sites like Upwork and Fiverr saw big leaps in engagement. Furthermore, the freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled, with 26% of freelancers having postgraduate degrees.

In a rapidly-evolving pandemic, many employees’ work environments changed overnight to digitally connected remote work. Many of these workers would like to see these conditions stay and increasingly value flexibility in their schedules. Inc. argues that this is the new baseline standard for work and leaders need to catch up.

Sometimes the best advice is straightforward and to the point. Legendary investor Warren Buffett recently gave words of wisdom on dealing with the current inflation and your overall career objectives. The gist of it? Invest in yourself and your talents.

Are you considering taking on a new role? Situations like a too-long interview process or unclear job expectations might point to future trouble. Look out for these red flags during the interview process as signs you shouldn’t take the job.