Monthly Archives: November 2022

Poll Results: Is Your Current Job Aligned with Your Career Goals?

As we advance in our careers, we set goals for ourselves.

In October, we asked if your current job is aligned with your career goals. Here’s what they had to say:

With 51%, the top answer to the monthly poll was “No, my current job does not align with my career goals,” followed by “Yes, I’m right on track to achieve my goals,” with 39%. With another 33% of the votes, readers said, “Not exactly, but it’s a step in the right direction.” (more…)

Are Star Employees Quiet Quitting?

Recently, companies have experienced a paradigm shift in the relationship they have with their employees and expectations concerning loyalty and retention. This new employment phenomenon, known as “quiet quitting,” has left employers with lower productivity rates, unknown realized turnover issues, and a step behind in the battle for talent during the Great Resignation.

To combat this trend, it’s important to understand what is causing employees to “quietly quit,” how to read the telltale signs, and what to do to ensure star employees don’t secretly head for the door. (more…)