Tech startup layoffs have reached alarming levels, echoing the impact of the pandemic and affecting thousands of workers in the U.S. Unfortunately, layoffs affect new employee hiring as much as job security. A recent study by B2B Reviews looked at …
General Professional Development
Sure, you should typically take others’ thoughts with a grain of salt – but some abiding adages and advice have withstood the test of time, being passed down from one leader to the next for a reason.
We caught up …
While you may dream of landing the perfect job at an organization filled with passionate and intelligent colleagues, many of us forget that excitement about the bigger picture—mission, colleagues, job title—doesn’t always result in satisfaction with the day-to-day.
If you …
A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …
Bill Gates is widely cited as one of the best corporate leaders of all time.
As head of Microsoft, he encouraged team members with a practice called “intellectual stimulation” that asked them to solve problems creatively.
In addition to empowering …
If you’re only applying to online job postings, you’re missing perhaps the most helpful method for job hunting: the hidden job market.
According to Stacey Perkins of recruiting firm Korn Ferry, around 60% of jobs are never posted on public …
After PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi landed the organization’s top job, she wrote thank-you notes to the parents of every executive team member.
After realizing her own parents had been instrumental in her success, she was inspired to write the letters.
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We often have a shallow conception of what networking means.
We imagine exchanging names and basic information with someone at an event, meeting up with that person for coffee, and then asking them for a favor.
“The way many people …
Mentorship plays a vital role in the workplace – both for mentors and mentees.
Building rapport with colleagues and leaders can help people realize their career goals while helping mentors exercise their leadership skills. Everyone can benefit from a supportive …
AI’s fast growth has been causing a lot of excitement and a lot of anxiety. Some people are encouraged by AI’s advances, while others are worried. Questions like “Will robots take our jobs?” and “How should we prepare for the …
