Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work
After Surgeon General Warns Of Toxic Workplaces, Here’s How Employers Can Protect Workers’ Health
America has a mental health problem. So what should employers do about it? In the workplace, on social media platforms and in the real world, there are constant acts of rudeness, hate, anger and aggression. And now mental health issues have gained the attention of the United States surgeon general Vivek Murthy, who pointed out that toxic workplaces can damage employees’ health.
Is It Hypocritical For CEOs To Hold Multiple Roles While White-Collar Workers Cannot?
It’s commonplace for CEOs and C-suite executives to hold many titles, in addition to their primary roles. They may be the chief executive of multiple companies, like Elon Musk, sit on the boards of directors of a number of corporations or head up other organizations and entrepreneurial pursuits, such as owning a wine vineyard or startup company.
Workers In Their Late 30s And Older Face Ageism In A Recession—Here’s How To Fight Back
Ageism is a challenge for workers in their mid to late 30s. This issue should be of heightened concern, as everyone grows older and could be impacted by biases and prejudices in the workplace. Companies are currently laying off workers and enacting hiring freezes in response to difficult economic conditions. There is a fear amongst experienced workers that they’ll be selected for downsizing due to their age. According to LinkedIn career experts, downsizing employees based on their age and preconceived notions about their abilities is a big mistake for organizations—not to mention illegal.
Rapidly Switching Jobs For More Money, Businesses Hoarding Talent And Cutting The Quiet Quitters May Be The Future Of Work
Over the next few years, new workplace trends will likely emerge, such as rapid employee turnover, companies attempting to hoard talent, quiet quitters getting cut and a divide between remote and in-office companies.
The job market and economy move in phases. It vacillates from booms to busts, as exemplified by the great financial crisis, the pandemic and the swift change from euphoria in 2021 to now. Record-high inflation, higher interest rates, a reasonable chance of an upcoming recession and geopolitical issues will force both companies and candidates to change how they operate.
Elon Musk Plans To Cut 75% Of Twitter Workforce
Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter’s workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company, according to a report Thursday by the Washington Post. Musk has told prospective investors in his Twitter purchase that he plans to cut nearly 75% of Twitter’s employee base of 7,500 workers, leaving the company with a skeleton crew, according to the report. The newspaper cited documents and unnamed sources familiar with the deliberations.
Employees Say These Are The Best Companies For Work-Life Balance
It is the increasingly valuable — and often elusive — asset that people look for in a job: flexibility. As the pandemic has altered our attitudes toward the workplace, polls show many employees are seeking a healthier balance between work and life. And when it comes to creating that environment, some companies are decidedly better than others.
Avoiding The 10-Year Stock Option Trap (And Other Stock-Option Considerations)
Say you joined a startup in September 2009 as an early employee and immediately received a stock-option grant of 400,000 shares with a strike price of $0.10 when you joined. The company, while having experienced some ups and downs over the years, has done very well. At its last 409a valuation, the common stock was valued at $10/share. You feel great; after all, you’re a paper millionaire, with an option worth about $4M. What could possibly be the problem in this seemingly great situation? Well, sometime in the next 45 days that stock-option is going to vaporize and become worthless.
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Jack Kelly is the CEO, founder, and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise. He has personally placed thousands of professionals with top-tier companies over the last 20-plus years. Jack is passionate about advocating for job seekers. In doing so, he founded a start-up company, WeCruitr, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mission of WeCruitr is to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. As a proponent of career growth, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes. He also covers timely topics related to corporations, high-profile people, Wall Street, politics and other important matters. The pieces offer insight into the news and how it may impact your career. Jack is the author of Happy and Succeeding in Your Job Search, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.