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The Job Market is Weird Right Now – Here’s How New Grads Can Still Win

The Class of 2025 faces a challenging job market characterized by economic uncertainty and the widespread integration of AI, which is redefining or eliminating traditional entry-level roles. Many executives plan to replace these positions with AI, leading to higher expectations for even initial jobs. While […]


Onboarding (and Offboarding) Strengthens Employee Connection

Effective onboarding and offboarding processes are crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring employee success throughout their tenure. Companies often miss the mark, with many new hires feeling unprepared and unsupported, leading to disengagement and turnover. By prioritizing psychological safety, early inclusion, and […]


How to Respond to a Job Offer via Email

Imagine you’ve gone through a job application and interview process and finally receive a job offer! How should you respond, particularly when you’re communicating via email? When you receive a job offer, it’s crucial to respond professionally and within a reasonable timeframe, whether you plan […]


How to Develop a 5 Year Career Plan

Developing a five-year career plan can significantly reduce stress, boost perceived employability, and deepen your connection to your professional purpose. To create an intentional career plan, begin with self-reflection, gather feedback, map out your plan, and iterate on it quarterly to adapt to new developments. […]


What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?

Many people look forward to that moment when they can sit back, relax, and enjoy the spoils earned from a lifetime of work. And, the transition from working life to retirement can lead to cognitive decline and even depression, due to diminished activity, routine, and […]


Intentional Learning: The Key Skill for the AI Age

As an AI-enabled world disrupts work and life, it is incumbent upon the individual to learn new skills and remain adaptable to be successful. In fact, those who will thrive in the future will be those who know how to build effective relationships and embrace […]


5 Strategies for a Fulfilling Career and Life

It’s easy, when you’re just starting out in your professional career, to focus on transactional measures of success, like money and title. But at some point along the way, you’re likely to ask questions of meaning and purpose, and what makes for a fulfilling career […]


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