The great resignation started in 2021 when most American employers refused to provide benefits to their employees during the COVID-19 period. More have been resigning since then, as workers have been reexamining their work and personal lives, leading to a drop in productivity in most organizations. Unless curtailed timely, an increase in resignation can be […]
Double Dipping During Remote Work: Catch Those Early Signs
What is double dipping? Double dipping, also known as moonlighting, refers to doing two remote jobs simultaneously without informing your employer. Since COVID-19, many employees have switched to home-based work. As remote work started to become a permanent thing, many workers started seeking other jobs or did both jobs at the same time. In many […]
Practices That Affect Mental Health and Induce Workplace Stress
Mental health struggles are often overlooked despite the importance they hold in all our lives. The hustle culture and unreasonable expectations to be productive only create more workplace stress, among other factors. Leaving mental health issues unaddressed can result in physical ailments, as well as burnout. One brave athlete is breaking the stigma by opening […]
5 Tips to Help You Make a Smooth Career Transition
The thought of making a career change may seem overwhelming, especially if you’ve been in the same profession for a long time. You may have gotten comfortable in your current job position and be wondering why you need to make that change. However, making a career switch can be life-changing and totally worth it. You have to reflect on whether […]
Building Workplace Culture While WFH
Beginning a new job is always pretty daunting, but more so when you have to do it remotely. As much as the pandemic has affected the job market, leaving millions unemployed, some people have been lucky enough to beat the odds and secure new employment. But starting work at a new firm during lockdown comes […]
Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace
It’s not surprising that women and minority groups may not be heard at the workplace. This is something that has been going on for years and is deeply embedded in the system. However, it’s something we must not accept and constantly work towards changing. Everyone has a voice and deserves to be heard, so we […]
What Your Resume and Cover Letter Should Look Like in 2021
Yes, cover letters matter. If you want your job application to stand out in the challenging job market of 2021, you must cover all ends and create a stellar cover letter and resume. The current global pandemic and the resultant economic recession have drastically changed the current job market. Several employees were either let go, […]
Killer Tips on How You Can Improve Your Virtual Presentations
Virtual presentations have become a norm today – especially with the onset of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Professionals from every line of work are expected to rely on their virtual presentation skills to help them communicate through team sessions and give business reviews. Regardless of whether you are engaging customers, performing quarterly business reviews, or […]
Getting Your Resume Past An ATS
If getting a job during the global pandemic wasn’t hard enough, recruiters around you have added another complication to the mix. Even though it might feel like you’re throwing resumes into a black hole on the daily – it might probably be a new recruiter shtick you aren’t aware of yet. Before the holy hands […]
How to Improve Work Life Balance Working From Home
Coronavirus trends appear to be declining around the world. However, it remains a big threat to many people. Experts advise caution to prevent a return of the virus. Many businesses have asked their employees to work from home to keep them safe and free from infections. This has become normal for some, but many employees […]