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A Huge Downside To Relying Solely On Gig Work For Income
I've done some form of gig work for over 20 years, and I can tell you there have been many highs and some lows. Mostly, my time as a freelance writer has been a great experience, and I've been fortunate to write for some fantastic big companies over the years and...
The Future Of Work Needs More Apprentices
It’s been an unprecedented time for workforce investments and the future of work. Bills like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHiPs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act all provide much-needed funding to develop the nation’s manufacturing capabilities, boost our...
Mentioning Your Weaknesses In Job Interview ‘Sets Everyone Up For Success’
When it comes to job interviews, there are several points to keep in mind: Get there early — or, at least, be on time. Research the people interviewing you and come prepared to ask questions about their backgrounds. Dress appropriately. And, though it may sound...
Study: More Than 80% Of CFO’s View Hybrid Work As Cost Saver
According to new findings from the IWG CFO & Hybrid Work Survey, hybrid work has rapidly increased in popularity over the last three years, and in today's economic landscape, the cost-related benefits will continue to accelerate its growth. The report...
Walmart Most Impersonated Brand for Phishing Scams
A recent article from security firm Checkpoint reveals that email scams impersonating well-known brands represent an ongoing threat – a situation that all SMBs should be aware of. According to the report, in the last quarter, Walmart was imitated in 39% of all...
CEOs Say Talent Is Their Most Valuable Asset, Yet HR Leaders Hold Just 8% Of Fortune 500 Board Seats
CEOs are fond of saying that people are their company's most important asset. But most corporate boards of public companies—while rich with finance wizards and strategy masters—have declined to bring on people experts, like chief human resources officers. That’s...
Keeping Employees Engaged During Stressful Times
As the UAW and Detroit auto companies make progress and eventually bring workers back to their jobs, I think about the challenges that we as leaders are faced with in keeping employees engaged. Beyond the current strike, there will always be challenges to leadership...
5 Key Leadership Skills An Executive Coach Can Help You Master
Making the leap from IT expert to business leader requires CIOs to communicate differently, foster new relationships, and develop greater confidence and executive presence. Here, coaching can help. When a civil engineering company went through layoffs during tough...
