To reignite passion for their careers, women should align their work with their company's mission, writes Christine Michel Carter. By advocating for projects that support broader organizational goals, women can carve out a niche and strengthen their professional brand. This alignment not only boosts motivation but also provides a competitive career advantage.
Raises have significantly decreased, with the average increase dropping from 6.2% in 2022 to 3.6% in 2024, according to BambooHR. Two in five salaried employees did not receive raises last year, highlighting the trend of shrinking raises and its impact on employee satisfaction.
To overcome career setbacks from 2024, career climbers can follow a proactive six-step approach for 2025. This includes reflecting on past successes and failures, setting new goals, acquiring necessary skills and building a network through LinkedIn, according to a career coach. There's value in tracking progress and leveraging existing relationships for accountability and support.
Christine Cruzvergara of Handshake asks five questions to her team members to foster better communication and understanding. These questions include asking about expectations from a supervisor, how they prefer to receive feedback, how they prefer to receive recognition and their professional goals.
US job openings reached 8.1 million in November, the highest in 6 months, driven by increases in the professional and business services and finance sectors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The rise breaks a nearly 3-year downtrend, suggesting a more robust job market. Job postings in manufacturing, food services and accommodation declined from the prior month.
Generation Z is increasingly pursuing careers in skilled trades, earning the nickname the "Toolbelt Generation," according to a Dewalt study. The study notes that while 52% of Gen Z students face waitlists for technical programs, over 80% believe they will be hired immediately after graduation. Gen Z values job security, positive work-life balance and a supportive work environment.
Thinking about time differently affects how you will use it, writes Mark Sanborn, president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., who recommends using down time, such as waiting on something, for reflection or planning and not dwelling on "lost time" but focusing on what can be done to make the most of the present. "Moments are the building blocks of time, and when we treat each one with care, we're not just making better use of our hours -- we're creating a life of purpose and fulfillment," Sanborn writes.
While the "death" of pinball has been proclaimed many times over, the dedication of one man and his company has managed to ensure the continued operation of vintage machines. By sourcing and manufacturing rare components, Steve Young and The Pinball Resource support collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, offering expertise and hard-to-find parts essential for restoring classic games.
