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Four Surprising Aspects of Aging and Work

Four Surprising Aspects of Aging and Work

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Ageism may not yet be on its heels, but greater awareness of our ability to counter it will make a big difference in how we experience our careers. By Julie Norwell When Hugo Vereeken’s employer shut down the entire business unit where he had worked for 11 years as a global OEM segment manager, he...

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Right Person at the Right Time

How To Be the Right Person at the Right Time

By Julie Norwell One Saturday morning in early July Ray Cleary connected with the hiring manager of a position that he was very excited about. The position was for general manager of fleet management of a large airline. Although Ray had years of experience in the airline industry, it was all on the...

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Working Standards: U.S. vs. Europe

Working Standards: U.S. vs. Europe

By Julie Norwell “What do you do for a living?” This question is a common conversation starter in the United States. Americans, whether they meet in a professional or a social setting, first and foremost always seem to talk about work. The same question asked of someone in France, by contrast, is...

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Women Are Shaping Post-Pandemic Work Life for Everyone

Women Are Shaping Post-Pandemic Work Life for Everyone

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By Julie Norwell Major life events often trigger people to make big changes. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that a global pandemic catalyzed over 25 million people (and counting) to quit their jobs this year. The ‘Great Resignation,’ which began making headlines when 4 million Americans– a record...

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Building Confidence in Your Value Proposition Newsletter

Building Confidence in Your Value Proposition

Some executives begin a job search thinking they have a lot to offer employers… then doubt starts creeping in. By Julie Norwell Ashley Turner spent nearly her entire career working in hotels. She never wanted to do anything else. Her father had a hotel management and development company in Indiana....

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Overcoming Rejection Newsletter August 2021

Overcoming Rejection

Getting rejected is difficult and involves a lot of complicated feelings. But the basics of overcoming rejection is simpler than you might think. Consider the example of Leif. At the age of six, Leif was the youngest kid in his family. One summer Leif, was determined to keep up with the activities...

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Do You Have Purpose in Your Work?

Do You Have Purpose in Your Work?

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By Julie Norwell One of the more surprising developments to emerge out of the pandemic was a mass quitting of jobs this past spring. The “Great Resignation,” as it is being called, hit a historic peak in the U.S. in April and may just be at the beginning. The trend has taken hold in Europe, too, and...

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Why Are So Many People Quitting Their Jobs Now

Why Are So Many People Quitting Their Jobs Now?

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By Julie Norwell The number of job vacancies soared to 9.3 million in April. That’s 11% more job openings in April than the month before – and the highest number in 20 years. Although employment has yet to reach the pre-pandemic level in February 2020, it is clear that employer demand for workers...

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The Post-Pandemic Employment Landscape Is Shifting

The Post-Pandemic Employment Landscape Is Shifting

By Julie Norwell Spring is here, vaccinations are up, Covid-19 cases are dropping, and the economy, which has a $1.9 trillion government-funded, pandemic relief package filling its sails, is recovering. That’s good news for people looking for new work. The post-pandemic employment landscape is shifting....

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