Over the past 18 months, we’ve all read or at least seen the news about the 'Great Resignation'. Although job-hopping began many years in advance of the pandemic – the trend was predominantly found in younger employees. Recently, what has been particularly disruptive for organizations, is the rising resignation rate (over 20 percent since the pandemic began) of mid-level employees (ages 30-45). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a whopping 4.4 million people voluntarily quit their jobs this past September and they are predicting the numbers will continue to increase. In fact, a recent PWC study found that 65 percent of employees were looking for a new job in 2021.

Every day I see articles and career coaches encouraging people to “follow their passion” and if you do this or do that, “you will never have to work a day in your life”.  In my opinion, these people although probably coming from a good place, are offering unrealistic advice and are setting up today’s younger and more impressionable workers for failure. By propagating the myth that following your passions will make you happy and successful, we are cultivating a whole generation of individuals who are seeking something that is, for the most part, unattainable. Furthermore, by continuing to plant the seeds of unrealistic expectations, we are creating a frustrated and discontented workforce whose misplaced attitudes toward work will ultimately reflect poorly on their performance.

Okay, I know what you are going to say, “Have fun at work?  This must be a joke?” but no, this isn’t a tag line just to get some quick click views.  You really can have fun at work and enjoy what you do if you follow these easy steps.

As the summer is now in full swing and the temperatures outside are high, there has been a lot of attention placed on social media recently surrounding one of the oldest, fiercest battles that is currently being waged within offices around the country…the thermostat setting. Although office temperature seems like a minor issue, it does have a significant negative impact on employee’s productivity and morale.

Do you feel like you aren’t advancing at work? Could it be that you aren’t putting forth enough effort? In today’s competitive job market, just doing your job isn’t going to cut it. We are sharing with you five simple ways you can advance and thrive in your profession. These approaches can make all the difference between getting ahead and staying behind. 

First off, I want to confess that although I have been working in a sales driven professional environment for over 20 years, I have never once referred to myself as a "sales person." In fact, I have to admit that I am not at all a sales person. So how have I been able to survive and thrive in a notoriously high stress sales environment for all of these years? Maybe it is because I love people...all people. Or maybe it is because I went to school for teaching and I truly enjoy helping others which has aided me in finding my stride in recruiting as a profession.

You may be familiar with the book “All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum. Even if some cynics call it trite and saccharine, many still appreciate the simplicity of its passages and its overall message.

The holiday season is upon us and it is something to look forward to every year.  In fact, I love every holiday!  This is the time of year to enjoy the decorations, the music, the hustle and bustle of Boston, and take time and rejoice in the good will and good cheer of humanity while preparing for celebrations with friends and family.