Bosses and employees have wildly different expectations about how much time they can save with AI
Have you ever felt a mismatch between your own expectations and those of your boss? With the proliferation of Generative AI, that mismatch could get much worse. A survey of workers and leaders across the U.K. suggests bosses think AI could help them save 50% more time than their employees. Managing expectations The poll of […]
Salesforce trims workforce by about 300 positions as tech layoffs continue: report
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), a customer relationship management company, reduced its workforce by about 300 positions over the past month, according to a report by Bloomberg. The software firm is reducing roles as it spends more on product innovation, according to people familiar with the situation, read the report. Salesforce shares dipped marginally following the news. It […]
How to Attract Top Talent to Your Company: 3 Proven Strategies
According to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, there are 33 million small businesses in the United States, and 61 million people are employed by small businesses. Yet, we continue to hear how small businesses are struggling to attract top talent, and keep employees once they’ve hired them. 1. Attract top talent by creating a […]
How to negotiate your salary, according to an ex-Google recruiter: ‘If you don’t ask, the answer is always no’
When interviewing for a job, the majority of Americans miss one critical step: negotiating their possible future salary. More than half, 58% of men and 61% of women, say they didn’t ask for higher pay the last time they were hired, according to the Pew Research Center. But that could mean leaving a lot of money on the […]
The 6 Skills Employers Are Looking for in 2024 and Beyond
The economy has seen some bumps in the road to recovery this year, but there are bright sides to consider. For one thing, there’s a recent report from the U.S. Labor Department. It found that not only were more jobs created in May of 2024, but wages were also on the rise. Of course, growth isn’t […]
What I got wrong about loyalty at work
In January, I published a story on how loyalty died in the American workplace. The response to the story was huge: I received more emails and LinkedIn messages about it than I had for any other piece I’ve written in my 14 years as a journalist. And what struck me most were the readers who […]
I’ve been a career strategist for 15 years. Here are 3 common reasons why your best employees leave
As a career strategist, I‘ve worked with ambitious and responsible performers for the past 15 years. I meet them when they’re starting to ponder what’s next. They’re typically contemplating whether to stay or leave their current employment. And while everyone’s circumstances are unique, I’ve noticed that there are some commonalities that make the most talented employees […]
6 big mistakes people make during job interviews and how to avoid them, from a hiring manager
In the current job market, job seekers may find themselves armed with optimized résumés and LinkedIn profiles but still struggling to land the elusive corporate dream job. Even if you get a response from a job posting and have years of experience, the interview process can be full of uncertainty. I’m the head of marketing for a Series […]
New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees
U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court. The Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday 3-2 to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to or starting […]
How I got a high-paying job without a college degree. I tested out 28 jobs and now make $200K a year.
Ethan Clatterbaugh, 32, has changed jobs frequently ever since his first babysitting gig at 15. Without a college degree, he’s built a career path from wide-ranging experiences and certifications. Receiving treatment for ADHD and narcolepsy has also helped him accelerate his career. In my current role, I’m a technical product manager at a Mid-Atlantic bank, making […]