Massive layoffs are sweeping the nation right now, specifically in the tech industry. In a recent survey by ResumeBuilder, 61% of business leaders in the software industry say their organizations will likely have layoffs this year. Most recently, layoffs are seeping into other industries and it is predicted they will continue throughout the year as organizations restructure and cut costs during economic downtown.

Some people find self-introductions a nightmare and others consider it second nature. Talking about yourself can feel strange and somewhat awkward. What do you say? How much should you say? Where do you even start?

The latest work trend of quiet quitting is gaining popularity and spreading like wildfire in the wake of The Great Resignation. But, as the trend continues to grow, the question remains: what is quiet quitting?

As we’re inching toward the end of 2021 and reflect on all that has changed in the last 17 months, for better or for worse, working from home is the new normal. While many may be slowly returning to office life, some are not. Hybrid work models and remote work seem as if they’re here to stay, pandemic or not. Being at home for some people can prove challenging if you tend to thrive in a more structured, social environment, and for others, they’re perfectly happy and productive in a work-from-home scenario.

Starting a new job is very exciting but can also be nerve-wracking. In the world we live in today, the first day of a new job can look different for many people as different organizations are operating either fully remote, hybrid, or in-office. Here are tips on how you should approach these different working environments on your first day, so you make a great first impression.

During these uncertain times, it is common for people to feel a sense of helplessness given all that is happening around us and throughout the globe. On a smaller scale, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to help my community?” and not know exactly where to start. There are many ways you can help out that will make an impact in your community.

2020 has presented the entire world with uncertainty and challenges. I think we can all agree that we need some positivity and hope right now. To help me get through stressful times, I try to think of the glass half full and remind myself that things will get better, “If there is no struggle there is no progress.” Below are inspirational quotes that I believe are relevant to today’s current climate and have motivated me to keep pushing through the day. I hope you find these quotes just as inspiring as you navigate this new norm.

Parents are facing an unprecedented situation with having to juggle working from home while children are also home. It's a challenge trying to stay productive when you have to care for your kids at the same time. When navigating this new reality, here are tips to help you balance your career and children while working remotely. 

Given the unprecedented situation that the world is in right now and out of an abundance of caution, millions of organizations globally are working remotely. As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, we will continue to see organizations of all different sectors and sizes encourage or mandate their employees to work from home if their job permits them. For many companies, this will be a first time experience.

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.