Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work
Hybrid Work Is A ‘Recipe For Disaster’
Not everyone is a fan of the hybrid work model. One of the lone vocal critics of this work style is GitLab head of remote Darren Murph. He contends that it’s a “recipe for disaster.” Murph is highly skeptical of the Big Tech companies and other businesses that claim hybrid is the “best of both worlds.” As an early leader of the remote-work revolution, Murph points out that business leaders are not cognizant of the chaos and dysfunction that comes with a two-tiered work environment.
Here’s What A Former Twitter Engineering Head Thinks About Elon Musk’s Plan
Barring a messy, last-minute divorce, Elon Musk is on track to own Twitter (and yes, mea culpa). The mercurial, brilliant entrepreneur offloaded around $8.5 billion of Tesla stock this week as he prepared to pay for his $44 billion side project. And soon, he’ll be free to change the service as he pleases.
California Governor Issues Executive Order On Crypto As State Embraces Blockchain Technology
Tech investors and businesses in California have been betting on crypto for well over a decade. Now, the governor of the U.S. state with the largest economy is joining the party. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Wednesday on cryptocurrencies, laying out a road map for regulatory and consumer protections and examining ways the state can take advantage of blockchain technologies and digital assets.
Job Openings And Number Of People Quitting Hit Record Highs—It’s ‘The Pit Of Despair For Employers’
There were a record 11.5 million job openings as hiring cooled and quitting soared in March, according to the Labor Department’s latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover report. Turnover remains historically high as 4.5 million people quit their jobs in March, up from 4.35 million people, or 2.9% of workers, who quit in February. Quits are at record highs in leisure and hospitality, construction and manufacturing.
The Great Resignation Is Becoming A “Great Midlife Crisis”
With prices soaring and analysts predicting a recession on the horizon, it might not seem like the best time to quit your job. But that’s not keeping American workers, especially older, more tenured ones, from doing so.
Private Payrolls Increased By 247,000 In April, Well Below The Estimate, ADP Says
Companies added far fewer jobs than expected in April as the struggle to find workers to fill open positions continued, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Private payrolls increased by just 247,000 for the month, well below the 390,000 Dow Jones estimate. That was a big decline from March, which saw an upwardly revised gain of 479,000.
The Seven Different Types of Jerks at Work (and How to Deal With Them)
We’ve all dealt with our share of jerks at work. It might be the colleague who sucks up to the boss, the person who manages to do none of the work while taking all of the credit, or the boss that wants to micromanage every aspect of your day. Whatever your work jerk looks like, one thing is for certain: They can make life a living hell.
About Jack Kelly
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 How To Get A Job In Tough Times, as well as the co-host of the Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work podcast.