The Great Resignation has been a wake-up call for many employers. What are you doing to retain your best employees? A recent article in Harvard Business Review suggests that most employers are making several mistakes when they design their Employee Value Proposition. Hint – we need to offer more than good compensation and flexibility. The key is to consider your value … [Read more...] about Your Employee Value Proposition
Career
Your Passion and Your Paycheck
“If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.” Nice sentiment, but easier said than done. In my ideal world, each of us would have jobs we are passionate about in which we are able to regularly use our natural talents while working for an organization with a mission that inspires us, and we are paid well doing it. Please pursue this dream! I hope … [Read more...] about Your Passion and Your Paycheck
Starting Your New Job
Its awkward and a little bit uncomfortable. But that’s okay. You will ease into it. Starting a new job is filled with predictable challenges and changes. Here are some suggestions from a recent HBR article about what may happen with you and what to do about it. *Your Prediction Engine Fails. You aren’t sure what to expect. How could you? Ask people to introduce … [Read more...] about Starting Your New Job
Your Legacy
In the last days of your life – when you look back – what difference do you hope to have made in the world? What memories will give you joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment? What do you want those who are close to you to remember? When we answer these questions, we are beginning to identify what we want the core purpose of our life to be. There are few things more … [Read more...] about Your Legacy
Do You Need a Career Coach?
Last week’s blog topic was Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job. If enough of those signs are showing up for you and you are beginning the process – you may want to check out this blog on how you can be your own career coach. But – if you thinking about hiring a Career Coach, here are some reasons that might be a good idea; based on a recent article in Harvard Business … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Career Coach?