If you have kids, you probably have heard of the summer slump. Their motivation takes a dive during the easy breezy days of summer as they enjoy the weather and break from school. If you’re a hiring manager, you’ve probably …
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Employer-mandated vaccines: protection or discrimination
Molly Moseley
Vaccinations are a hot topic, and the recent decision to fine unvaccinated people $1,000 in a certain New York neighborhood experiencing a measles outbreak is controversial to many people. New York City has declared a measles outbreak in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, …
What companies can learn from the World Happiness Report
Molly Moseley
Last week the World Happiness Report was released. Per usual, the Scandinavian countries dominated the list, with Finland claiming the top spot for the second year in the row. As for the U.S., we dropped one spot to 19. Hey, we’re still …
Millennials navigate career based on location
Molly Moseley
Every generation seems to have different priorities when it comes to career and lifestyle choice. For many baby boomers, climbing the corporate ladder and maximizing income to prepare for retirement is top of mind. For Gen X, a nice house …
Women taking center stage in todays workforce
Molly Moseley
It’s a proud time to be a woman. In the past few weeks, women have dominated the news cycle, making headlines from Hollywood to politics. In the State of the Union, women democratic representatives clad in white attire stood tall as …
Ghosting is now a trend in the workplace
Molly Moseley
One minute they’re there, next minute they’re not. No explanation; just vanished. Is this the opening scene of a scary movie? No, it’s ghosting, a term that started in the dating world. It means to suddenly cut off all communication …
Shut it down! The office, that is
Molly Moseley
Across the country workers are preparing for the holidays. Are you wrapping up projects before taking the week off? Are you forced to use PTO before it expires? Are you out of PTO and will be coming into the office …
Hire a felon, make a difference
Molly Moseley
You’ve been waiting weeks for a qualified applicant to apply for a job opening at your company. Finally, one rolls in that looks hopeful. That is, until you learn they have a felony record. Your company has a strict policy …
Women who swear at work: Smart as f**k or big mistake?
Molly Moseley
Have you ever been painstakingly frustrated and swore at work? Or maybe you were elated over winning a proposal and celebrated with a, “F**k yeah!” If so, what was the response? In the buttoned-up culture that is corporate America, swearing …
Are you a humble-bragger?
Molly Moseley
Famous author and venture capitalist Guy Kawaski once said, “If you don’t toot your own horn, don’t complain that there’s no music.” He’s right, you should be proud of your accomplishments, and you can’t expect others to promote your successes. …