Category: employment

Stay Relevant: Conquer Workplace Change at Every Phase of Your Career

by candacemoody

Our book launches March 3, 2026! Find it on Amazon here: https://qrco.de/Relevantbook Why “Potential Trumps Experience” in Today’s Workplace—And What That Means for Your Career You’ve spent years building expertise. You’ve earned your credentials, climbed the ladder, and proven yourself time and again. So why are you being passed over for promotions? Why aren’t callbacks … Continue reading Stay Relevant: Conquer Workplace Change at Every Phase of Your Career

The Flexitariat

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A new term for the rising numbers of flexible and gig workers was coined at the end of 2023: The Flexitariat. Julia Hobsbawm, a workplace author and Bloomberg Work Shift columnist, predicts that the number of workers who choose flexibility over stability will continue to grow, despite the call back to the office many employers … Continue reading The Flexitariat

Reasons Your Company Should Consider Gig Workers

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The economy is giving companies mixed signals these days. Costs are rising, supply chains are unpredictable, and we’re still dealing with the effects of over hiring during the pandemic. That means skilled labor is still hard to find and comes at premium prices. One possible solution has been around for a (very long) while but … Continue reading Reasons Your Company Should Consider Gig Workers

Blending Talent: Strategies for Effectively Integrating Freelancers and Gig Workers into Your Business

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(A guest post by Jenny Morehead, CEO of FlexHR.) Today’s workforce is always evolving, and the gig economy is becoming a reality that’s changing how businesses operate. Gig workers bring with them new skills, flexibility and agility to your team. From freelance designers to contract developers or temporary marketing experts, knowing how to integrate them … Continue reading Blending Talent: Strategies for Effectively Integrating Freelancers and Gig Workers into Your Business

Why The Hidden Job Market is Hidden

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One mistake many jobseekers make is assuming that every open job is posted somewhere. It’s easy to assume that if a company has advertised eight open jobs, they have eight open jobs, right? In fact, some of the best, highest level jobs never hit any job board. Here’s why. First, a definition. The “hidden job … Continue reading Why The Hidden Job Market is Hidden

2025 Checkup for your Career

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The New Year brings on all kinds of resolutions for change, and the changes often include career moves. Is this the year you should make a move?  Economists are predicting a growing economy, you’re feeling ready to go – how do you decide when it’s time? Here are some questions to ask about your job … Continue reading 2025 Checkup for your Career

The Big Yawn

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It’s been a busy few years. We’ve lived through the Great Resignation (workers quitting in droves after the Pandemic), the Big Stay (workers hunkering down in their jobs after things normalized), and Quiet Quitting (staying, but doing the absolute minimum to keep from being fired. Now we have the Big Yawn (my words, not theirs.) … Continue reading The Big Yawn

Your Job Search and Your Dating Life Have a Lot in Common

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For years, I’ve compared job hunting and dating. It may sound weird at first, but consider all they have in common. Both you and the hiring manager are looking for a long-term relationship. (Or not. Sometimes, it can be pretty one-sided.) You’re both on your best behavior during the first date, trying to read the … Continue reading Your Job Search and Your Dating Life Have a Lot in Common

Easy Fridays

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Fridays have always had a different flavor from the rest of the week. It’s the day you start thinking ahead to your weekend, finish up projects, and take time to get organized so you can start next week with confidence. “Casual Fridays” were a nod to this in-house focus. More relaxed attire reflected a more … Continue reading Easy Fridays

Should You Boomerang? Things to Consider Before You Return.

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You made a mistake. The grass is not greener; it’s not even grass – it’s some sort of weird weed that you’re beginning to hate. The job isn’t what they promised. Your new “hybrid” schedule is mandatory cubicle time four days a week. You miss your teammates. You’re thinking of asking for your old job … Continue reading Should You Boomerang? Things to Consider Before You Return.