Photo by Narcisa Aciko on Pexels.com I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed as part of Veilederforum-podden (the Norwegian guidance forum’s new podcast). In the podcast I discuss the issue of sustainability in career guidance with Mari Thorbjørnsrud from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. In the conversation we discuss both the definition of sustainability associated with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals set out a broad vision for a sustainable and fair society. But, … Continue reading “Podcast: Sustainability and career guidance”
The Power of Routines in Everyday Life
If you spend any time at all on social media, you’ve probably been suggested and have watched numerous videos about people’s daily routines. Have they inspired you enough to start forming your own yet? If not, read on to learn more about the power of routines and how they can improve your everyday life. The Power of Routines Establishing a routine, whether it be something you do every day or on certain days of the week, can be very beneficial … Continue reading “The Power of Routines in Everyday Life”
Discussing career and agency on Hoda Kilani’s Career Info show
I was recently very privileged to be interviewed by Hoda Kilani’s Career Info show on YouTube. Hoda is a career development expert and practitioner based in Alberta, Canada. Hoda’s Career Info consists of career discussions with leading global experts in career development. Through these discussions she seeks to increase awareness about the importance of career literacy and offering tips designed to give people confidence as they pursue their career. In this interview I talk about careers and the future and … Continue reading “Discussing career and agency on Hoda Kilani’s Career Info show”
Work It DAILY's Top 6 Free Career Resources
Work It Daily has an amazing library of free resources for professionals at any age or job level. No matter if you’re looking for help with your job search, career change, or professional development efforts, Work It Daily has the career resources you need. Here are Work It Daily’s top six free career resources, plus a few additional resources you might find helpful: 1. Resume & LinkedIn Bootcamp Today, if you want recruiters to call you, your resume and LinkedIn … Continue reading “Work It DAILY's Top 6 Free Career Resources”
How to Beat Common Productivity Killers
Everyone wants to be more productive. Whether you’re a C-Suite manager or are serving up burgers at a local fast-food chain, being productive at work can improve your self-efficacy and lead to promotions and recognition. However, in today’s digital world, you’ll encounter dozens of productivity killers every day. Notifications on your phone can pull you out of the “flow state” and uncomfortable work environments can undermine your physical health and productivity. Fortunately, you can overcome most productivity killers. A little … Continue reading “How to Beat Common Productivity Killers”
Why Do You #WorkItDaily? Share Your Story With Us Today!
For many of us, our careers are not only about what we do but WHY we do it. At Work It Daily, we know this is true. That’s why we want to hear YOUR career story! Why Do You #WorkItDaily? @workitdaily Why do YOU #WORKITDAILY ??? Share your story on @tiktok, tag @workitdaily & add the hashtag #workitdaily too. You could get featured on our feed & website where millions will see you.♥️♥️♥️ #jobtok #edutok #careertiktok #careergoals #work #lifehack #life … Continue reading “Why Do You #WorkItDaily? Share Your Story With Us Today!”
Taking Back Your Time: Outsourcing
Hi, my name is Jen. I’m a real estate team leader, coach, author and agent in production. I haven’t worked a Sunday in five years. Most people get into real estate or entrepreneurship for the “freedom”. Once you get into the business though, you know that this is a 24/7 kind of job unless you structure your business to accommodate having a life. I realized my first year in real estate when I was getting calls on Thanksgiving about inspection reports that I … Continue reading “Taking Back Your Time: Outsourcing”
Why Companies Need a “Return on Energy”
As Beyonce recently pointed out, so many workplaces are breaking the soul of employees and pushing them to explore other options. What these companies don’t understand is that there is a way that they can keep employees (and as a result clientele) happy. Many organizations create wellness initiatives to mask the real problem. The workforce at large is overworked, underequipped and rarely compensated fairly. These are all massive stressors. You can have all the mental health support in the world and it … Continue reading “Why Companies Need a “Return on Energy””
Video Meeting Fatigue and How To Combat It
A Global Survey of Executives and Knowledge Professionals by Webex by Cisco Introduction This paper reviews key findings from a global research survey across 1403 participants to understand employee and employer key objectives and challenges for 2022. The research focuses on hybrid worker video meeting patterns and associated ramifications. This report documents increasing stress and physical ailments that result from increased time spend in video meetings and investigates possible remedies and solutions. Specifically, the research investigates the use of devices … Continue reading “Video Meeting Fatigue and How To Combat It”
Do we need to overhaul careers education in schools and colleges? Inside Your Ed podcast
It was a great privilege to be asked by Tom Richmond to talk about career education on the EDSK podcast, Inside your ED. It was really great to be able to go into a bit of depth about the history of recent careers policy and to consider what we could learn from it. In the podcast you will hear me and Rebecca Montacute from The Sutton Trust in riotous agreement about how career education and guidance needs to be improved. … Continue reading “Do we need to overhaul careers education in schools and colleges? Inside Your Ed podcast”