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Closing the Skills Gap: Why Young People Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over Traditional Careers
A 2024 report from home services app Thumbtack found that 55% of Gen Z are considering a career in a skilled trade “Over the past few years, heavy industries and skilled trades have grappled with rising labor shortages. However, recent trends suggest the tides may finally be turning. Many young people are pursuing trade schools and physical…
Read MoreWorld’s Most Admired Companies 2025
“This year’s World’s Most Admired Companies use bold innovation practices to drive growth” Mark Royal They are not afraid to cause disruption and instead make bold decisions. They do not protect the status quo for the sake of protecting “what we know”. They seek the unknown and brave imperfect decisions. As you navigate your career,…
Read MoreThe Great CEO Exodus… Continues
“A record number of bosses left in January, on the heels of an all-time high set in 2024. Why experts say the trend likely will continue. Rank-and-file workers and many top executives have looked at the current job market and decided to stay. But one group isn’t sticking around—and it happens to be the people…
Read MoreEverything Employers Should Know About Hiring STEM OPT Employees
“Hiring an international student can be a great way to bring top talent and cultural diversity to your business, but the recruitment process of STEM OPT employees can be intimidating. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facilitates practical training programs that allow certain international students to extend their stay. We’ll go over the STEM OPT…
Read MoreRail Transportation and the U.S. Economy: Fueling Growth, Trade, and Opportunity
“In 2023, railroads contributed $233.4 billion in total economic output, supporting business activity and nearly 750,000 jobs across the economy. Rail is not just a means of moving goods and people — it is a force multiplier for the U.S. economy. It sustains jobs, reduces business costs, fuels supply chains, facilities trade, and delivers critical…
Read MoreHow to Hire for Emotional Intelligence
“One of the reasons we see far too little emotional intelligence in the workplace is that we don’t hire for it. We hire for pedigree. We look for where someone went to school, high grades and test scores, technical skills, and certifications, not whether they build great teams or get along with others. And how smart we…
Read MoreEmployees See Middle Managers as an Organization’s Moral Compass
“Middle managers get a bad rap. Blamed for being bottlenecks, pilloried as bureaucratic and ineffective, and painted as the “bad bosses” who send good talent running, they often bear the brunt of harsh criticism and false beliefs.” READ MORE HERE
Read MoreRelationships with Discomforting People
Something to think about …. “Include discomforting people into your relationship circle. Brutal honesty is better than ruinous empathy.” Not human nature, but it certainly makes sense for growth minded people. There are things we “NEED” to hear, but we don’t always want to hear. Agree? READ MORE HERE
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