Policies and plans have been stretched to the limit, both in terms of health-related and non-health related employee benefits. Those benefits are a big factor when it comes to where people want to work; prioritizing employee well-being by providing employee benefits that count is a must-do, and that's not going to change post-pandemic.
Read MoreJob searching while you don't currently have a job always comes with worries about how potential employers will look at this gap.
Read MoreJob hunting during a recession always provokes anxiety, and this recession - kicked off by a global pandemic - can seem especially complex and daunting.
Read MoreThe global pandemic is a time for student affairs and services to shape and offer solutions to challenges, and give direction and support to imagine the post-COVID-19 world as one world, where risks and resources are shared to combat hazards and advance social justice so that we are all equitably equipped to face the next crisis.
Read MoreMany job interviews are still happening over laptop screens, and companies' hiring needs are changing as fast as the economic outlook. To explore the new rules of landing a job, The Wall Street Journal spoke with executives, career coaches and the newly re-employed for their best advice.
Read MoreWhat is THE most effective way to job hunt now? Networking has been and still is the best way to land a new job. 70% of all jobs are never advertised. What is different with resume writing?
Read MoreIf your internship was among those unexpectedly nixed due to COVID-19, here's how to reclaim your professional mojo and boost your resume.
Read MoreDuring the process we connected on a variety of expected topics, with a heavy emphasis on leadership style, management philosophy, and experience scaling organizations.
Read MoreResearch has found that symptoms of depression, for example, can negatively impact work performance and cognitive ability.
Read MoreProfessional development initiatives that support employees are essential, particularly as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and consider how best to reopen campuses.
Read MoreThe situation for job seekers is daunting - the country is experiencing record unemployment during a global pandemic and widespread social unrest.
Read MoreThe information may allay your fears about returning to work or even mention an option to continue working from home.
Read MoreEven if you know what career direction you want to pursue, spend time examining your field with fresh eyes. Some, such as grocery stores, fast food, telecommunications and healthcare, may not match your original career vision but can provide valuable opportunities. Customer service, analytics and project management skills span all industries. If you need to reconsider your career goals, explore your options.
Read MoreAlthough the first US COVID19 case was noted in January 2020, the initial impact was simply a tiny ripple in the economy. It wasn't until the beginning of March that it began to feel like a tsunami was overtaking our country. Of course, we are all familiar with the narrative…jobs have been lost, the DOW has plunged, and people have suffered so many personal losses.
Read MoreHow does one manage their career and professional development during a pandemic? Cast offered advice during a recent webinar from Kellogg Executive Education, based on research for his book, The Right-and Wrong-Stuff: How Brilliant Careers Are Made and Unmade.
Read MoreWhen it comes to job searching in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrea Barringer has seen it all. She interviewed via Zoom for an opening at one company, and in person for another, where the prospective employers weren’t wearing masks. She got rejection letters from the retailer Target — three of them, to be exact — despite it being “one of the busiest places” in her area at the moment.
Read MoreAgainst this troubling backdrop, LinkedIn reports a surge in a key category of nearly 30%. Positions Now Available: Remote Work Requests.
Read MoreThroughout COVID-19, many employment laws have been affected and changed to help both employers and employees safely weather the pandemic.
Read MoreMake sure first and foremost you understand what you need and want, and your value as a candidate, then ask. As companies are creating infrastructure around working from home right now, there are way more opportunities for candidates to negotiate flexible schedules and the ability to work from home.
Read MoreAccording to the Economic Policy Institute, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic could result in employers cutting nearly 20 million employees by July 2020. Some, like Uber and Boeing, have either terminated workers outright or offered buyout packages. Others, like Walt Disney World and Marriott, have placed employees on furlough, with the intention of bringing them back when market conditions stabilize.
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