It has been estimated that half of all manufacturing jobs in the United States will be gone by 2035. The cause? Industrial automation. As the sector enters uncharted territory, the big challenge will be training workers for this transition, according to forecasters at the McKinsey Global Institute. However, not all is doom and gloom and … Read More
When was the last time you invested time to update your LinkedIn profile? Do you open LinkedIn regularly to connect with colleagues and leaders in your field? If you aren’t staying current and active on LinkedIn, you are missing out on leveraging a highly effective career tool. “Today, about 95 percent of recruiters utilize LinkedIn as a … Read More
You’ve heard, no doubt, that we are living in a “gig economy.” Increasingly, employers are weighing whether to hire a contractor vs. employee – and deciding on independent contractors (ICs) more often than ever. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2017 that fully 40 percent of the private sector labor force were “contingent” rather … Read More
By now we’ve all experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly of virtual meetings. Zoom has reported 300 million daily participants using their video-conferencing platform during the second quarter of 2020, according to Betsy Morris in this article for The Wall Street Journal. As using digital tools – Zoom, Facetime, Skype, GoToMeeting, and other … Read More
If you’re looking for a new job and you get an offer that pays less than you’re used to earning, should you accept it? As with so much in life, the answer is not a straight yes or no. You’ll need to weigh your own immediate needs, your long-range career goals, and the current employment … Read More
