Developing a change-ready mindset during the pandemic and beyond
Engaging with client emotion and understanding the context of a change response can help build a strong foundation...
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Your guide to navigating a career transition in 2021
Seven questions jobseekers should ask themselves before making the leap to something new....
Your boss secretly wants to quit [For subscribers]
The crushing pace and volume of white collar work during the pandemic, coupled with the intricacies of working from home, are pushing business leaders to the brink – and half...
Is quitting contagious? Depends on who else leaves and who’s in charge
A multi-phased study of 201 car salespeople working for 93 different car dealerships suggests that quitting behaviour depends on two factors: who else leaves and the employee’s relationship with their...
Gen Z, millennials playing a significant part in the Great Resignation trend
According to a recent survey in Canada from global staffing firm Robert Half, 33 per cent of employed generation Z and millennial professionals polled reported plans to pursue a new...
How to chart a successful career change
Relying on the image of a compass can help clients gain a clearer vision of the career shift process....
As the pandemic recedes, millions of workers are saying ‘I quit’
In normal times, people quitting jobs in large numbers signals a healthy economy with plentiful jobs. But these are not normal times. The pandemic led to the worst U.S. recession in...
What quitters understand about the job market
In labour economics, quitting indicates an optimism among workers about the future; an eagerness to do something new; and a confidence that if they jump ship, they won’t drown but...
How to write a CV for a career change
Before sitting down to write their new CV, it is vital that jobseekers do thorough research to ensure they know as much as possible about their new career path....
Are you really ready to quit?
If you’re generally happy except for one particular issue, it’s worth talking to your boss about it before you quit. The author offers recommendations for how to handle conversations around...