The world of work has never been more complex, unpredictable, or demanding. The rapid pace of change, driven by technological advancements, global events, and evolving societal norms, has created an environment where uncertainty is the norm. For business professionals, the path ahead may seem daunting, even impossible. But as history has shown, the impossible is … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, the landscape of work is evolving at an unprecedented rate. From the introduction of early desktop computers to the current AI revolution, we’ve witnessed remarkable technological advancements that have reshaped how we live and work. As we stand at the cusp of another transformative era, it’s crucial to understand the shifts … Read more
The leadership landscape is shifting beneath our feet, transforming faster than a chameleon on a disco floor. As the bedrock of traditional management crumbles, leaders find themselves at a crossroads of innovation and obsolescence. Artificial intelligence, automation, and shifting employee expectations are reshaping the business landscape. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by these changes, you’re not … Read more
“Human Capital is the most important form of business capital.” Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). I was one of the speakers for the SHRM 2023 Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas with 25,000 HR Professionals strong in attendance (more on that later.) The theme of this … Read more
By its very definition – a crisis is a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. Does that sound familiar? Covid has certainly been difficult, troubling and dangerous – and not just for health reasons. Organizations, teams and individuals have been in a constant state for flux for over 18 months, with false starts to … Read more
Do you ever feel stuck in your career? You’d be surprised by just how many people are simply surviving in their jobs; going through the motions every day in order to pay their rent or mortgage. Let me tell you a story about “Orlando.” He knew that after a major restructuring due to a merger, … Read more
A crisis throws you many curve balls. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. It’s changed practically everything. You’ve had to adapt on a dime, including in your career. Here are three significant trends women still need to watch out for… A Tight Job Market The impact of layoffs and furloughs is still being felt by … Read more
Count the number of times you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to be more intentional about working on your career. By the end of January, work and life have gotten so busy, you haven’t done anything. ‘My career’ gets pushed farther down on your to-do list. Contributing to the problem is the fact that you … Read more
By: Vonya Hodrick & Vivian Blade Published by: National Career Development Association (NCDA) The article, Women of Color Navigating the Career Environment: Using Male Dominated Strategies to “FuelForward”, by Vonya Hodrick & Vivian Blade, originally appeared in NCDA’s web magazine, Career Convergence, at www.ncda.org. Copyright © June 2019. Reprinted with permission. The career environment is complex, with formal … Read more
You see it around you. And, you’ve experienced it yourself. When you look at the leadership ranks of many companies, women are largely underrepresented. In fact, the latest study by LinkedIn.org and McKinsey on Women in the Workplace found that women continue to miss opportunities to be promoted into their first leadership roles early in … Read more
Copyright 2023 Vivian Blade
