Over the past few weeks, I've had the chance to explore career decisions through a few different lenses. In the first post of this series, Molly Kosowski and I unpacked the three main lenses people use when deciding whether to change jobs. Then Bracey Halbrook...
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I’m excited to welcome Bracey Halbrook as a co-author for this next blog post in the series on Making Better Career Decisions[1] . I first met Bracey when we were working together at a large healthcare company. Bracey operated on the finance and operations side of...
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People often assume our job as talent acquisition leaders is simply helping professionals find new jobs. They picture us matching résumés to open positions, scheduling interviews, and negotiating offer letters. In reality, we spend a massive chunk of our time helping people answer a much harder...
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Let’s start with a simple question:When was the last time you took a real vacation? Not the kind where you are “working remotely” from the beach while refreshing your inbox every 10 minutes. A real vacation. The kind where your phone dies on day two —...
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Every year, there is a predictable pattern in the labor market that many organizations underestimate: a wave of resignations shortly after bonuses are paid out. For many employees, annual bonuses represent a financial milestone — and once that check clears, the psychological barrier to leaving their...
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Our culture loves a comeback story. We crave the narratives where someone gets knocked down, gets back up, and finds redemption. Whether it’s in movies, business, or sports, there’s something about seeing a person’s resilience and grit lead to something extraordinary that makes us cheer. As...
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Most high-achievers want to “hit the ground running” in a new role. We get it—there’s a desire to prove yourself, make a splash, and show you were the right hire. But here’s the thing: running too fast, too soon can make you look more like...
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As a recruiting leader and business owner, I have hundreds of conversations with professionals who are wrestling with the same question: "What's next?" They're discontent in their current jobs or careers, but the path forward feels shrouded in fog. They're contemplating a career switch, dreaming...
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Every year, on the day after the NFL regular season ends, a notorious event occurs: Black Monday. This day is infamous for the mass turnover of coaches across the league, many of whom are let go due to not meeting expectations. While it's undoubtedly a...
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