Years ago, I met a Chief HR Officer at a conference in Savannah, GA, who told a story about what it was like to start a new job and get to the bottom of strategic organizational challenges. When this woman accepted her role, one of the first trends she noticed was that the company routinely…
You keep saying, “I hate working. Work sucks. How can I make it better?” Psychologists, philosophers and poets believe life is more meaningful and enjoyable when you lean into passion, purpose and prosperity. If you feel something in your bones and commit to pursuing it, you will be rewarded. I think that’s mostly garbage. I’ve…
No matter what job you have, there will be some tasks or elements that you don’t like. But what about when it feels like every day you’re unhappy? If the economy was great and the war for talent was still raging, I would say sure, start looking for a new job. But it’s 2020, and…
We all need a resume. No, LinkedIn doesn’t count. One in four Americans is now looking for work. You do not want to be left behind because you didn’t have a resume ready. Seven years ago, I learned this hard lesson while working as a small business owner and consultant. You see, I always acquired…
Unemployment has reached an unprecedented high of 14.7% in the US and is expected to skyrocket to 25% or more. With a quarter of our workforce unemployed, you or someone you know is likely looking for a job. Looking for a job isn’t how it used to be ten years ago. Here are four tips…
The coronavirus has triggered unprecedented layoffs around the globe. On the week of April 4th, 2020, unemployment claims in the US reached 6.6 million. And as the economic ramifications of the global shutdown echo for the rest of the year, organizations will continue to pare down their employees to fit their budgetary needs. You might…
COVID-19 is ushering in a new form of privilege. There are four adults in my home. We have five vehicles. Late Wednesday night, I was driving home, sitting at a stoplight, and a bus came through the intersection. The header on the front of the bus said: “Essential Travel Only.” On the bus, there…
Covid-19 has taught me to be more conscious of how I spend my time, money, and energy. “The Curve is Flattening,” “What Our New Normal May Look Like,” “Get People Back to Work!” I have been seeing headlines like these all week and it freaks me out. I’m lucky, I live in a state that…
By Devon McGrath This week our (home) office got two new coworkers. They’re easily distracted and prone to bickering. I often catch them sleeping on the job and when they’re awake, they think it’s fun to interrupt my video calls. I can’t hold it against them though. They’re young, siblings, and growing up is hard…
18.2 million students are going through something we’ve never experienced. Let’s cut them some slack. At this time, two years ago, my ass was firmly planted at the New Bar on campus at University College Cork. Seated with two close friends, we had our 4 pm happy hour before going to one of our most…