Posts by Daniel DeSousa

Lots of research out there showed that post-COVID, priorities were work-life balance, non-monetary benefits, social responsibility, and more.  Although the issue of talent scarcity continues, concerns about the economy have once more made financial compensation the #1 priority.   In 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 47 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs. This…

In the dynamic landscape of the contemporary workforce, a significant shift is unfolding. According to the recent Ceridian 2023 Executive survey, an impressive 65% of companies worldwide are strategically planning to increase their reliance on contingent workers (i.e., non-employee workers on temporary assignment) over the next two years.   This trend isn’t entirely new; in fact,…

Artificially intelligence or AI has arguably one of the most trending topics of 2023, used in an almost infinite number of ways to make life easier. We can now use AI to help us format emails or write papers, give us workout plans and diet advice, offer recommendations on just about anything you can think…

In the ever-changing landscape of the modern workplace, each generation brings its unique set of skills, values, and expectations. As we witness the gradual shift from the dominance of Millennials to the emergence of Generation Z (Gen Z), it’s crucial to understand how these cohorts shape and redefine the professional realm. Whether you’re a Baby…

According to an unmudl.com article earlier this year, “the average person will switch careers 3-7 times over their working lives. 30% of the workforce will now change vocations or jobs every 12 months due to the ever-increasing variety of employment options.” This shows that the job market is ever-changing, providing new opportunities but also introducing…

When it comes to your interviews, how many should you genuinely need to go through before receiving an offer? This is a question that has multiple answers, but of course, time is money and initially, one might that filling a position as quickly as possible would be ideal. But that isn’t always the case.  Too…

The United States is the land of the free but for a free society to function effectively there must be guardrails that protect everyone’s rights.  Regulations are established by the Federal Government, state-by-state, and – in some cases – cover a particular metropolitan area. Laws that offer protections in one state might not do the…