A recent ADP analysis reveals that 75% of workers leave their jobs before receiving a promotion, highlighting a trend where job-hopping becomes essential for career advancement. The study also shows that less than 1% of employees are promoted by their third year at a company and only 3.8% learn new skills within two years of hiring.

New job search tools are emerging to aid older workers, including platforms like OpenWater and LongevityWorkers. OpenWater offers a community for older professionals, though its membership fees may be prohibitive. LongevityWorkers plans to provide resources and training for older job seekers.

When choosing a successor, leaders must weigh not just the skill and experience of a candidate but their temperament as well, writes Alaina Love, CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting, who presents some warning signs of bad temperament, including an obsessive need to be seen by the boss, focusing more on themselves than their team and hijacking conversations and meetings. "Leaders can devote years to developing a team before the degree of each person's balance between talent and temperament is understood -- an essential trait in one seeking to reach a leadership level," Love writes.

The "broken rung" is a concept highlighted by McKinsey senior partners that refers to the initial step on the career ladder that women often miss, preventing them from achieving their first promotion. This issue is significant because it sets the stage for future career advancement, and without addressing it, women face compounded challenges as they progress in their careers.

Making talent a priority for everyone involved in the hiring process can significantly improve recruitment outcomes, from recruiters to HR team members. Additionally, offering and communicating valuable benefits can help new hires feel valued and engaged, fostering a talent-focused organizational culture.

The pathway to career advancement often involves moving into management, but individuals considering such a move should ask themselves some specific questions, writes Art Markman, author and professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Evaluating what tasks bring them joy, the skills they are eager to learn and how they manage stress can help determine if the transition to a management role aligns with personal motivations and strengths, Markman says.

Toxic productivity, the compulsion to be productive at the expense of health, can lead to burnout and decreased efficiency, says Jennifer Moss, author of "Why Are We Here?: Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants." Signs include working well beyond hours, neglecting health and being stuck in a constant cycle of task completion. Moss advises incorporating "productive rest" and other techniques to restore balance and enhance performance.

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