by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The United States economy is currently exhibiting a “K-shaped” dynamic, which means that the wealthy are benefiting from asset appreciation, while middle and lower income groups are confronting higher costs and financial strains. The upper swoosh of the...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Boston Consulting Group global chair Rich Lesser is known as the “CEO Whisperer” for his comprehensive insights that have serviced clients over the last number of decades. Lesser currently engages with chief executives, boards of directors and political leaders around...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
There continues to be dribs and drabs of high-profile tech layoffs making headlines; however, the overall job market’s strength is driven by hiring in many non-tech, service sectors catering to consumer spending on experiences and services. The tech hiring...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The accounting profession is hemorrhaging talent and failing to see growth as young college graduates are not gravitating toward this once-buoyant sector. The shift in attitudes regarding the occupation presents an existential threat. How can accounting firms survive...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
As society tends to push young adults to pursue a four-year college degree, it creates a vacuum for filling vacancies in the skilled trades. Due to skills gaps, there is an expected shortage of 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs in the United States by 2030....
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and creates the opportunity for organizations to bring mental, emotional and physical wellbeing to the forefront. It facilitates in helping to reduce any stigmas surrounding behavioral health issues and highlight how...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
White-collar workers who are facing career burnout or job dissatisfaction should consider embracing the concept of a gap year to navigate their next move. Mini sabbaticals are short-term leaves of absence taken by employees, which resemble the traditional gap year...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Over the last couple of years, there was a cost-cutting movement led by companies to reign in expenses. With high levels of inflation and costs rising, businesses needed ways to streamline operations. Historically, the go-to solution to pare down expenses is to...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has surged to the highest level in more than eight months. Initial claims for unemployment benefits increased by 22,000 to 231,000 the week ending May 4, up from 209,000, the United States Department of Labor...
by Christine Moukazis | Jun 21, 2024 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Going to a job interview is a stressful event. It’s even tougher when the job market is tight and you’re in between roles. You’re entering the hiring process at a disadvantage. The hiring manager will still have a job after the meeting, but you might be passed over...