From speaking to other HR Professionals and in my own experience, it appears employees may feel that the rules of giving notice have changed. The result is more employees giving less than a full notice when leaving an organization. This is an unfortunate new trend,...
Employed But Looking Articles
Do Your Own “Stay Interview”
In the summer of 2021, job seekers have found themselves in an unprecedented situation. A perfect storm of a shrinking worker base, post-COVID consumer demand, and many of the unemployed taking time off from work due to the enhanced jobless benefits has made this a...
Give Your Resume a “Touch Up”
If you are like most, you probably have not thought much about your resume since it was written. I am sure you spent considerable time creating the best document that represents your career. You may have even had others read your resume, incorporating their feedback...
Finding That Critical 2nd Job In Your Career
So much is made of finding your first “real” job after graduating from high school or college. Of course, it is an important moment in your life as you transition from being a “kid” to adulthood. Probably more important, for your career, however, is your second job....
Feeling Stressed Out?
It is hard to define work/life balance or stress. This feeling is really based on the individual and how the person handles it. Different situations result in varying levels of stress depending on the person. Jobs at every level have some form of stress, but if you...
Evaluating a Counter Offer From Your Current Employer
Giving notice can often be both exciting and very nerve wrecking. You are excited about your new opportunity, but nervous about delivering the bad news. What happens, however, if the transaction of you giving notice and departing the company has an additional step to...
Don’t Tip Them Off That You Are Looking
One of the biggest hurdles the currently employed have to overcome in order to begin his or her job search is the fear that they will be found out about. There are some companies that will either do nothing with the information, or actually attempt to understand why...
Dissatisfied with Pay…Go See How Much You Are Worth
In America, I think our national pastime is not baseball, but rather complaining about our pay. We all do it. It seems that no matter how much we make, it is not enough to satisfy us. For some, however, the complaint is not just an emotional reaction to our bank...
Can You Stay Too Long At a Company?
Spoiler alert….Yes, you can! For so many years, loyalty and work tenure were both rewarded (more vacation, pension, etc.) and expected. You also have always had the general concern regarding “job hopping” (in other words, changing companies too often). So, for many,...
Can Accepting Less Mean More For Both Your Career and Self?
We generally think of obtaining a new job for something more, whether it is additional money or better benefits. While it is certainly nice to get something extra when changing jobs, this is not always the case. I understand that for some who are unemployed, finding...
