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Careers Changes and Remote Work in 2023
As we enter 2023, most American workers prefer remote work. About a quarter of all professional jobs became remote at the end of last year, and that figure is expected to continue to rise this year. The job service FlexJobs repor...
Climbing the Ladder: More Than Just a Performance Game
The road to a promotion is often paved with the misconception that high job performance alone will propel employees up the career ladder. As noted by the Harvard Business Review—an invaluable resource for...
Why Is Office Politics So Annoying? Here's How to Deal With It
Almost everyone who works in an office will face office politics at some point. It’s those invisible yet impactful dynamics that influence who gets ahead and whose ideas get noticed. According to ...
Workforce Development Career Paths for the Fourth Quarter of 2020
If you're unemployed and your benefits are about to decrease or you fear eviction and wonder what's next, try a new career path available from those working at home. The office is closed for the saf...
5 Key Barriers to a Promotion: How to Overcome Them and Advance Your Career
Picture this: you're the quintessential employee—early to the office, last one out, always willing to take on extra projects, and you consistently elevate your boss's stature. Neverthele...
How to Make Your Career More Secure Against Layoffs
In recent times, more people are looking for jobs due to concerns about the economy and increasing layoffs across many industries, as reported by a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Layoffs, whic...
The Job Market Remains Robust Despite Rising Uncertainty
The job market in the United States continues to show resilience, even as economic headwinds gather. Recent data indicates that applications for unemployment benefits remain near historic lows, suggesting employe...
Turning Job Rejections into Opportunities: A Guide to Resilience and Growth
You prepared well, performed strongly, and then awaited the result only to find out you didn't get the job. Losing out to someone you think was less qualified doesn't just feel like a profes...
5 Tips to Write A Compelling Resume for a Career Transition
In the aftermath of an unprecedented global shift, many professionals are contemplating career transitions. A recent survey by iHire revealed that two-thirds of workers have considered a new career path over the pa...