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New industries and roles are constantly emerging. For those willing to pivot, they offer exciting avenues for career development. By Julie Norwell There is a curious disconnect in the U.S. labor market. Monthly job gains have been healthy and steady for the past 12 months. Layoff rates are lower than...

Why is it that so many of us become dissatisfied in mid-career and begin to question why we are doing the job that we are doing? Sure, maybe it’s because you have been on the wrong career path all along. It’s more likely, however, that the original reasons you had for choosing your career are simply...

Professionals of a certain age may remember how jobs were sourced once upon a time. Way back in the Dark Ages, before the internet existed, everyone got hired through newspaper ads, personal referrals, or third-party recruiters. The job market was a shadow of what it is today because once employed,...

No longer are traditional capabilities, like financial and operational skills sufficient. More than ever before, executives must have the ability to connect, inspire, and lead diverse teams through constant change. By Julie Norwell Think your executive skills make you marketable? An eye-opening study...

Many are tired of work but not ready to slow down. They just want to do what they love.

“We started with the phone calls, which scared me to death,” said Eric Smith, a senior technology specialist of flow assurance for an engineering consultancy in the Oil & Gas industry. Eric’s employer had just been bought out by another company whose culture was a poor fit. He needed an exit strategy....

Many women struggle to effectively promote themselves and convey their value in the workplace. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious, long-term, career consequences. Despite their hard work and consistent performance, women who are not adept at vocalizing their achievements face a lack of professional...

Without a sense of belonging, even the most talented and dedicated individuals will feel compelled to head for the door.

The dawn of a new year is a potent symbol of new beginnings. If you’ve resolved to make a career transition, this period is a perfect backdrop to reflect on your motivations. Are you dissatisfied with your job? Unchallenged? Uninspired? Unappreciated? Laid off? Such difficulties are vital components...

Marc Benioff, multi-billionaire founder of Salesforce, ruffled feathers when he admitted his preference for working remotely at the 21st annual Dreamforce summit in September. He sounded hypocritical because he’d been pressing employees for months to work more days in-person. When asked to elaborate...