Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work: Weekly Roundup
Jack Kelly
Forbes, Board of Directors Blind, Founder and CEO of The Compliance Search Group and Wecruitr.com, Co-host of the Blind Ambition Podcast
Rags to riches is a uniquely United States story. It’s the American Dream of starting from humble beginnings, working hard, fighting against adversity and making something of yourself. Brian Garish embodies this ethos. Though, his version is a little different. Garish went from stocking shelves at Walgreens to becoming the president of Banfield Pet Hospital, the largest pet hospital chain in the U.S. READ FULL STORY
In our society, there is intense pressure to get a college degree. Parents, with the best of intentions, tell their kids that they must go to a university or risk facing a go-nowhere future. Considerably more doors are open with a degree. However, the costs are exorbitant. Many graduates are saddled with overwhelming tuition debt. It hangs heavy and impacts all aspects of their life. The amount of interest, along with the payments, doesn’t leave much discretionary income. This is especially prevalent with graduates who can’t find jobs that pay well. READ FULL STORY
The world has been through troubling times over the last two years. If the stress and strain of the pandemic weren’t enough, we are now contending with runaway inflation and the real possibility of a third World War. It feels that everything has accelerated and changed, making people feel uneasy and disoriented. Overnight, the world finds itself in a bold, new digital age. Tech skills are in high demand and other sectors have fallen out of favor. READ FULL STORY
The Black and Brilliant Advocacy Network is a dynamic group focused on coaching, mentoring and empowering underserved people to gain the skills and access to get top tech jobs in the fast-growing and well-paying space. The organization was founded by the husband-and-wife team, Tony Effik, managing director at Google and adjunct professor at Columbia University, and Perky Noah-Effik, an entrepreneur and current head of operations at the group. READ FULL STORY
First, it was gradual. Now, it’s all of a sudden. The need for tech talent was always in demand, but now the business needs are insatiable. The pandemic compressed 10 years of digital growth into two. Now it looks like every company is a tech business. If you check out any job board or online company job site, listings for software engineers and tech talent dominate. READ FULL STORY
Microsoft conducted a survey of 31,000 people in 31 countries to get a vibe check of the workforce. In its company blog, entitled “Great Expectations: A Road Map For Making Hybrid Work Work,” Microsoft 365 corporate vice-president Jared Spataro wrote, “As organizations around the world make the definitive shift from remote to hybrid work, one thing is clear: the people who went home to work in 2020 are not the same people returning to the office in 2022.” READ FULL STORY
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Data is sexy. It helps you make better decisions at work and in your personal life. The challenge is that it sounds stodgy. This stereotype is harmful, as the need for smart data analysts is hot and fast-growing. READ FULL STORY
Reuters reported Friday that a lawsuit was filed accusing Google of “systemic racial bias against Black employees” and alleging the company “steers them to lower-level jobs, pays them less and denies them opportunities to advance because of their race.” READ FULL STORY
We’ve smashed the traditional ways of working. The pandemic made us rethink everything, including what we want out of a job or career. Many people elected to seek out opportunities that allow them to earn decent wages, while also having the ability to lead a fulfilling life. READ FULL STORY
The pandemic, social unrest, ugly partisan politics, cable news spewing fear and hate, soul-crushing social media and Russia’s war against Ukraine has contributed to record levels of mental health issues. Nearly 20% of adults are experiencing a mental illness, which is about 50 million Americans. Nearly 5% are experiencing a severe mental illness. The Global Health Data Exchange estimates that 251 million to 310 million people worldwide suffer from depression. READ FULL STORY
It’s not easy for recent college graduates. They’ve spent two years in less-than-ideal circumstances, sent home from school, forced to take classes online and come back to the campus wearing masks and socially distancing themselves. READ FULL STORY
About Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is the CEO, founder, and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise. He has personally placed thousands of professionals with top-tier companies over the last 20-plus years. Jack is passionate about advocating for job seekers. In doing so, he founded a start-up company, WeCruitr, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mission of WeCruitr is to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. As a proponent of career growth, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes. He also covers timely topics related to corporations, high-profile people, Wall Street, politics and other important matters. The pieces offer insight into the news and how it may impact your career. Jack is the author of How To Get A Job In Tough Times, as well as the co-host of the Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work podcast.
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