Regular readers know that I have been reviewing Tamara Erickson’s book, Retire Retirement. Although aimed at Boomers (born 1946 – 1964), the book offers insights that are useful across the generational alphabet! Erickson’s research suggests that work culture will change in the next decade for several reasons: 1. To accommodate Boomers seeking flexible, new experiences. […]
Cross-Generational Offices: Is Gen Y Narcissistic?
As regular readers may know, I’ve been reading Tamara Erickson’s book, Retire Retirement: Career Strategies for the Boomer Generation, which is scheduled for release on March 10th. One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is Erickson’s description of how each generation’s influences (society and culture, formative teen years, etc.) impact who they are […]
Can Being Too Happy Hurt Your Career?
From BusinessWeek, February 11, 2008… Researchers from several large universities determined that people who rate themselves as an 8 on a happiness scale of 10 (ten being the most happy), actually achieve and earn more than those who top out at a 10.  So, why are the slightly less happy workers doing better than their […]
Don’t Waste Time and Talent – Give Your Career A Jump Start
I want to tell you a story about someone I know. She is a stay-at-home mom who decided that, after years of living on one salary, it was time to make some money. She knew she had a very marketable skill, but hesitated to try to start her own business because there were so many […]
Branding You for Career Success
In some circles, “branding” sounds more like something you do to an animal than a topic for a career column. Others nod silently, recognizing the concept…Self branding, actually thinking of yourself as a brand like Coke, Disney or Nike, is a career strategy. If you recognize that a resume is nothing more than a marketing […]