Job hunting, even in a strong economy, can be a daunting and arduous task. Long gone are the days of filling out an application in person and handing it directly over to the manager with a friendly introduction. These days, most jobs are obtained through websites and online postings, which can require some additional digital […]
On August 20, 2024, over 100 attendees, speakers, and sponsors gathered at the Davidson Center of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for the second annual DisruptHR Huntsville event. The local chapter of this event is organized by Ben Eubanks, founder of HR Summer School. For those unfamiliar, DisruptHR is an international series of events […]
Cover image: Provided by Calhoun Community College In the 1990’s and early 2000’s, there was a major push for more post-secondary education, particularly college and university degree programs. With the creation of government direct loans and the expansion of federal student financial aid, graduate and undergraduate programs became accessible to more Americans than ever before. […]
All of the standard metrics, including job numbers, unemployment, GDP, the stock market, and cooling inflation, indicate that our economy is moving in the right direction and at a much faster clip than any experts had previously predicted. In fact, a few short years ago, economists were almost unanimously predicting a severe economic crash as […]
While gig work is certainly not new, the expansion of gig platforms, such as DoorDash and Uber, has been staggering in the past five years. It’s no longer just rideshares or food delivery, though, as gig work now also includes assembling furniture, pet sitting, helping with residential moving, grocery shopping, and so much more. In […]
The economy of the United States made tremendous gains in November and December of 2023, and then scored exceptional gains in January of 2024. The data tells the story of a powerful economic comeback, something this resilient nation is somewhat known for historically. However, the complete picture is a little more complicated and nuanced. If […]
Writing resumes and cover letters, searching through job postings, and completing applications can be time-consuming and exhausting. Landing an interview, especially at a position you are very excited about, can inject a sorely needed boost of enthusiasm and hope. However, the interview phase is merely the start of the hiring process and a competitive step […]
It is interesting to note that most of us have a particular process for solving the problems we encounter throughout our daily lives. That tendency, however, also changes depending on the context or situation in which we find ourselves at any moment. For example, most people will behave very differently in front of their parents […]
We all know that happiness and satisfaction have a lot to do with perspective. If a person chooses to only see the mistakes, the failures, and the negative aspects of the world around them, they will be unsurprisingly full of gloom and bitterness. Those who strive to focus on the positive aspects of their life […]
The ability to express ourselves and to be able to understand others affects every aspect of our lives from childhood to death. How we communicate and how well we communicate has a significant impact on our social life, our love life, and our professional life. However, with a few notable exceptions – like public speakers […]
