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Steps To Plan A Phased Retirement
Then again, not everyone has a requirement to follow the main model of working until a particular date and then stop cold. Phased retirement offers a middle path: gradually reducing work hours or responsibilities while transitioning into full retirement. This approach...
Upskilling Won’t Fix The Gender Gap—But Mentorship Might
The headlines are clear: AI is disrupting entry-level jobs across industries, including consulting and professional services. There’s just one problem. Eliminating these roles overlooks a critical business need—your pipeline of next generation leaders. The rush from...
Why the Best Leaders Think Like Veterans
I recently recorded my most special episode yet of The Big Idea from Yahoo Finance. The guest was the biggest VIP in my life—my dad. From the flight line to the boardroom, my dad, Michael McKee, shows how adaptability, teamwork, and integrity shape great leaders and...
Veterans Day: How Veterans Power America’s Most Essential Jobs
When most Americans think about Veterans Day, they picture parades, folded flags, and the recognition of past service. What often gets overlooked is something far more powerful. Millions of veterans are still serving this country every day, long after they stop...
Blue Collar Is In; 10 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require A Degree
Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder. Vocational and trade programs are booming, federal data shows. One reason is a perception...
Google, Microsoft, Meta Have Stopped Publishing Workforce Diversity Data
Some US tech giants are abandoning their decade-long practice of publishing statistics about the gender and racial makeup of their workforce. Google, which helped pioneer the release of annual diversity, equity, and inclusion reports, has no plans to disclose the...
12 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay At Least $50,000
Finding an entry-level job that pays enough to help you get ahead financially can be challenging. Finding a role that lets you work from home or out of an office is even more difficult. But such jobs do exist. The following entry-level jobs have median...
Eight Leadership Skills Shaping The Future Of Work
From emotional intelligence in hybrid teams to fluency in emerging tech, leadership today looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. Today’s most effective leaders blend human insight with digital agility to guide their teams through the constant...
