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Thriving Amid Uncertainty: Proactive Strategies for Career Management

by Marta McManus Diving into the job market feels like exploring uncharted territory – unpredictable, dynamic, and full of twists and turns. Today, the once-solid concept of job security seems like a fleeting dream, overshadowed by rapid technological advancements, economic rollercoasters, and global disruptions. But fear not, job seekers, for…

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From Lab Bench to Leadership: Navigating the Transition to Biotech Leadership Through Executive Coaching

by Leslie Kaufman Long days turn into long nights studying biology, chemistry, physics, and the myriad of other subjects that result in the depth of knowledge required for a successful career in the sciences. Years are spent tending to experiments in labs or toiling over patients in an effort to…

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Four Strategies to Maintain Engagement and Trust After a Staffing Reduction

By Kathleen Teehan Navigating through a reduction in staffing is undoubtedly a challenging time for the organization, the individuals in transition, and those who remain. The emotional toll on the individuals impacted is significant and obvious, however an event can also leave those who remain in the organization feeling untethered,…

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Connecting for Success: How Networking Paves the Way to Your Dream Job

by Pauline Fournier Why is networking a critical component of job-seeking? For the same reason that hiring managers and recruiters know they need to rely on it to fill open roles: On average, about 75% of jobs are filled through networking. Even when presented with that impressive statistic, many people…

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The Power of Executive Coaching in the Financial Services Industry

by Skip Bates In the fast-paced and highly competitive world of financial services, leaders need to stay ahead of the curve. To excel, executives need more than just technical expertise; they need emotional intelligence. Serving customers, supporting employees, complying with regulators, and driving profitability: these competing concerns require resiliency, adaptability,…

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Using AI for Recruiting and Job Searching

by Pauline Fournier I’ve read a lot about AI and generative AI recently and wondered how it can help the employer and the candidate seeking a new role. I tested two of the more popular AI tools (Bard and ChatGPT) to see how they work and how they could be…

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Pay Transparency and ‘The Dreaded Salary Question’

by Pauline Fournier In each edition of our Insights newsletter, Senior Career Consultant, Pauline Fournier responds to career questions that have recently come her way from people with whom she is working. In our Winter 2023 edition, Pauline shared some insights for both job candidates and employers on tackling ‘the dreaded…

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Does Anyone Hire During The Holidays?

by Pauline Fournier In each edition of our Insights newsletter, Senior Career Consultant, Pauline Fournier responds to career questions that have recently come her way from people with whom she is working. In a recent edition, Pauline shared some important tips on job searching during the holiday season. QUESTION: Does anyone…

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6 Strategies to Minimize the Negative Impact of Employee Separations

By Laura Poisson There are few things leaders must do that are more difficult than terminating someone’s employment. The key to minimizing the negative impact on the affected employee and protecting morale in the workplace is to ensure that separated employees at every level are treated with dignity and respect…

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Just lost your job? Say “yes”​ to outplacement support…a bridge to your next opportunity.

by Laura Poisson Getting laid off can feel like a punch in the gut. Even if the reason wasn’t personal, the impact is; it’s also considered one of the top 5 most stressful life events. Having worked with thousands of individuals during this difficult time, we would like to share…

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Quitting Without Burning Bridges

by Laura Poisson As career transition consultants, we often provide guidance to employers regarding how to notify employees of a job loss in a way that minimizes the negative impact, honors the values of the organization, and treats every person with dignity and respect. Given that relationships are a two-way…

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Evaluating Short-Term Gigs vs Full-Time Roles

by Pauline Fournier In each edition of our Insights newsletter, Senior Career Consultant, Pauline Fournier responds to career questions that have recently come her way from people with whom she is working. In our Summer 2022 edition, Pauline shared some thoughts for those evaluating the pros and cons of a short-term…

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Favorite Interview Tips from a Career Consultant

by Pauline Fournier In each edition of our Insights newsletter, Senior Career Consultant, Pauline Fournier responds to career questions that have recently come her way from people with whom she is working. In our Spring 2022 edition, Pauline shared some of her favorite interview tips – for both interviewers and candidates….

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How Can Job Candidates AND Employers Avoid Being Ghosted?

by Pauline Fournier In each edition of our Insights newsletter, Senior Career Consultant, Pauline Fournier responds to career questions that have recently come her way from people with whom she is working. In our Winter 2022 edition, Pauline tackled the issue of “ghosting” during the employment process – both on…

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The What, Why, & How of Emotional Intelligence

By Ellie Eckhoff Emotional Intelligence – What Is It? Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a “set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way.”1 There are many…

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