Should I stay or should I go now? Is it better for your career to stay at one company or to have a series of different employers? This is one of the most hotly debated career issues. In years gone by the answer was much easier. If you stuck around with one employer for 30 […]
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Costumes, candy, pumpkins, and parties – Halloween is here! While you are getting into the spirit, career planning may be the farthest thing from your mind. After all, what can Halloween and your career plan have in common? Could be more than you think. Here are five things Halloween can teach you about planning your […]
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Are you searching for a job, or perhaps thinking about a career change? The process of looking for a job can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many online resources to help you navigate this. Here are six tools I recommend to my clients. Hoovers.com D&B Hoovers collects and analyzes enormous amounts of data on businesses, […]
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Every businessperson is acutely aware of the tight labor market. As unemployment hits 50-year lows, the cost of recruiting is skyrocketing. This puts pressure on HR and operations alike to improve retention. Many are turning to employee recognition programs to keep key talent satisfied with their jobs. Employees who feel appreciated tend to perform better […]
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Summer vacation time is in full swing. Have you prepared to fill the gaps left by so many staff members on holiday? Temporary staffing may be just what you need in order to keep up productivity during the summer months. Most hiring managers employ temporary staff during peak seasons, and you should think of high […]
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Dealing with the loss of a job can be a bit of an ego buster and a humbling ordeal. One minute you’re on top of the world and the next it seems as if the rug was pulled out from under you. Here are five tips to help you navigate this transition more smoothly and […]
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The September 2018 Jobs Report has been released. The US jobless rate currently sits at 3.7%, which is the lowest level of unemployment since 1969. Across all industries, employers added 134,000 new jobs in September. The largest growth was in the Business and Services sector, which includes IT staffing. With 54,000 jobs added, Business and […]
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A 2017 AARP survey found nearly two-thirds of workers ages 55 to 64 say their age is a barrier to getting a job. While the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is designed to protect older workers from bias, it may not protect everyone looking for a job. Patrick Button, an assistant professor of economics at […]
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September 29 is National Coffee Day, which means you can find cool deals on hot drinks at many coffeehouses around the country. The holiday falls on Saturday this year, so you may not be gathering in the break room with your coworkers, but any day is a reason to grab of java. Why’s that? That […]
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Explicit programming is what most people imagine when they think about what programmers do – identify a problem then create a programming algorithm to solve that problem. Deep learning, however, is changing all of this. Deep learning is a process of programming modeled on how the human mind works. Even though interacting with your favorite […]
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