The global disruptions caused by COVID-19 pushed the freelancing trend even further, as more employers look for a flexible workforce, writes career coach Sunshine Farzan. Each generation has their own reasons to freelance including zoomers looking to be their own bosses, Gen-Xers looking to have control over their careers, millennials picking up side hustles and boomers wanting to develop new skills.
Resumes are still the most popular way to catch an employer's interest so avoid being generic and include a personal quote, suggests H.V. MacArthur. Also, it's OK if your achievements spill onto a second page because despite common belief, recruiters are more likely to hire a candidate with a two-page resume.
With states starting to reopen their economies, some people who have been working from home are not eager to return to the office. They have become accustomed to advantages of remote work, including less time on the road and, in some cases, increased productivity.
The Workstream platform allows employers to speed hiring, even during the shutdown, by stockpiling potential employees for quick turnaround once work opens up. At that time, a manager just sends a text message to all the applicants to find workers who are still available.
The new apps under development to track the coronavirus come with privacy issues. Both Bluetooth and GPS technologies used in the apps have security vulnerabilities, and questions about where the data is stored, for how long and who has access to it raises questions about civil liberties.
More than half of employers have stopped hiring, while smaller percentages have conducted layoffs or cut hours, according to Society for Human Resource Management data. This article discusses the differences between furloughs, layoffs and reductions in force, as well as how employers can communicate these changes to staff.
How do you overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed that might accompany the new normal? The paradox mindset centers on a 3-step framework, including the step that cuts across all manner of life experiences: "Accept the tension and develop comfort with the discomfort."
