Great leadership is something that is highly sought after but also often misunderstood. Leadership isn’t simply sitting behind a desk, telling other people what to do. Sure, that might be a small part of it, but good leadership involves much more. Successful business leaders have to know when they are working too hard. That may …
The future of work is upon us. That means changes in the way we spend our time, the technologies we use, and what roles we occupy in the workplace. Automation, AI, and smart technologies mean tomorrow’s workers will be more productive than ever, but those same technologies pose growing pains for industries of all kinds. …
Joining professional communities is vital to career growth. While in-person communities and networking events are beneficial (and worthwhile), make sure you’re not overlooking the many online platforms available to you for professional engagement. These platforms come in all shapes and sizes — from the big, recognizable ones (like LinkedIn) to small-business-focused sites (like Alignable). We’ll …
This blog is the third in the Future of Work series, focused on discussing how work will be changing over the next decade, exploring how jobs are designed and how individuals adapt through future-facing career education. Automation, AI, and robotics are altering and disrupting the workforce. Economists predict that, by 2022, workplace productivity will increase 40 …
Have you been considering a career change? If you’re unfulfilled at your job, burnt out by your industry, or interested in exploring a new field, you’re not alone — Americans change careers an average of five to seven times over the course of their working life (and that number may be low, according to many …