Is the economy headed for a recession? If so, why are jobs so strong? The data is in, and even economists are confused. US job growth beat expectations in July, hitting a recovery point for the 22 million jobs lost during the pandemic, despite bleak economic forecasts that a recession may be looming. For their … Read more
The job market is still hot, despite recession fears, and job seekers continue to express confidence in their ability to take better jobs. “I often get this question from my students… how do they choose from the many offers they get?” said Olivier Sibony, Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris. But if the candidates are … Read more
Big wage increases and record inflation have skewed the value of your work. Workers who quit for a new job tend to reap larger pay increases than those who stay in place, and the gap has widened even more over the past year. In the second quarter of 2022, job-changers saw wages rise 9.5% year … Read more
Young professionals used to tapping an app to rate Uber drivers and food delivery people are doing the same to rate their internships. New websites and surveys, some run by universities, are giving aspiring young professionals a place to go wild with raw, detailed accounts of their experiences — from their boss’s style to the … Read more
Young professionals used to tapping an app to rate Uber drivers and food delivery people are doing the same to rate their internships. New websites and surveys, some run by universities, give aspiring young professionals a place to go wild with raw, detailed accounts of their experiences — from their manager’s style to the hours … Read more
Young professionals used to tapping an app to rate Uber drivers and food delivery people are doing the same to rate their internships. New websites and surveys, some run by universities, are giving aspiring young professionals a place to go wild with raw, detailed accounts of their experiences — from their boss’s style to the … Read more
Economic headwinds have hit the marketing industry in recent weeks as brands like trading platform Crypto.com cut budgets, ad agencies laid off staff and stock prices for digital ad sellers like Meta Platforms inc and Taboola.com GmbH. falling faster than the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite. However, according to analysts and investors, mergers and acquisitions in the … Read more
Employers these days are desperate for employees and are more willing to overlook a short stint or even a gap in your career. This is good news for young workers who feel their new jobs have been over-hyped during the Great Retirement. A recent survey by The Muse found that 80% of Millennial and Gen … Read more
Businesses are on a hiring frenzy during the Great Retirement of 2021, with many handing out sign-on bonuses, lowering their default skills, boomeranging employees and scrutinizing their “enthusiastic stayers.” As customer retention efforts increase, you’ll likely hear more about the “stay talk.” Think of it as the opposite of an exit interview: instead of asking … Read more