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WFH the New Normal
Business unit case study of a successful virtual ecosystem success According to a survey by Towers Watson, 46% of American businesses...
Career & Job Seeker Gifts
Are you looking for gifts for someone who is looking for a new job, just started a job or out of work this holiday? Forget the scarf this ye
‘Tis the seasoned
By 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS projects the US labor force will be about 164 million people. This number includes about 41 mill
Oh Deer! Holiday Layoffs
According to executive coaching and outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, firms around the world are beginning to report large s
Career Confusion? Stop the Noise!
Many of us don’t really know what our career calling is. It can be very confusing to try to navigate jobs and careers in an increasingly com
It’s August and the job market is hot !
Unemployment is at 3.9% and that is good news for candidates. Employers have more job openings that are vacant and are looking to fill them.
OMG my #Job turn into a #Career?
Sue graduated from college and secured a job very quickly in today’s hot job market. Her first few weeks at work were eye opening. No longer
No Internship? Flip Burgers
Memorial Day is almost here and many students have lined up an internship for the summer. You might be wondering if it is too late to...
Women Have Options
Mom, your daughter has numerous ways to achieve her life goals. Let her know this Mother’s Day she has options; she can dream, and achieve h
10 Disruptive Leadership Trends for 2018
This new landscape requires contemporary styles of leadership and new techniques for managing organizations. Today, there are unique pressur
Women Love Money
April is financial literacy month, to embrace your relationship with money. Women (61%) are happier single, compared to men (49%), reports d
Women Lead and they will show you the way
Women Lead did not garner the major media press given to Sheryl Sandberg's book, but it is certainly reaching the hearts and minds of wo
Is It Time To Job Hop?
A Forbes magazine article reported that employees who stayed at a firm for a long time make less money, as much as 50% less than those who m
Boss Quitting?!
The US Department of Labor reported an increase of 313,000 jobs in February 2018. Unemployment is 4.1% for the fifth consecutive month. Some
Women Are Corporate America’s Killer Apps!
Women’s leadership is effective because we lead from the heart. Very different from men who think about sex every seven seconds, according t
Mothers & Daughters – Talk About Money
According to the popular book Women Lead, the most influential person in a woman’s life is her mother. The relationship is powerful and endu
Job hunt- Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Many job hunters stop looking at this point and put all their eggs in one basket assuming that the interview means that they have the job. M
March Madness; 5 moves to help you win the Title
Fast break. Most hiring is done between Feb and May. Many Companies have a fiscal calendar that coordinates with the calendar year, January
Spring your career into action
Spring is here and there is no better time to reassess where you are in your career and what you can do to transition into your next opportu
Don’t depend on luck to find you a job. “Get off your Duff” and network!
Recruiters suggest that over 65-75% of jobs are still found through networking. The reason is that people hire people. People will pay atten
Fall in Love with your Job again
According to employment firm Adecco happy workers are 12% more productive whereas unhappy workers are 10% more unproductive. Happier employe
Gifts for job seekers
A LinkedIn upgrade this is one of the best tools today for job search. Linked in is a free but there are various memberships that can enhan
Hiring predictions for 2017
Here are my hiring predictions for 2017. Five areas where the jobs are in 2017, five emerging areas for future jobs and what jobs might be i
It’s Thanksgiving - pass the job please
Many people assume that the holiday season is not a good time for job hunting. Conversely, it is an ideal time to network, establish new rel
Henkel Corporation Q&A: "The Future of Work, Skills, Leadership and Careers in a Digital Wo
Tracey: We are living longer and as a result our careers will be much longer (50-70 years) and we need to take ownership of our careers and
Q&A with Dr. Tracey Wilen at the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Conference in Montréal Canada
Tracey- So what you talking about is when we will have more 1099’s in the world than instead of W2’s. Actually it is a very relevant questio
Don’t lose your job over politics
The 2016 election is top of mind and in the news every day. Water cooler talk will inevitably become more vibrant over the next 6-7 months a
Dr. Wilen’s insights on Resumes that fail to make the grade
You completed high school or college with high honors and now it’s time to start your work career. Make sure that your resume does not fail
Spring your career into action
Spring is here and there is no better time to reassess where you are in your career and what you can do to transition into your next opportu
HR Studio Interview with Dr. Tracey Wilen
There is an old saying When Doors Close, Windows Open. I talk about this topic often for commencement speeches as summarizes my journey of t
Women's History Month: Dr. Wilen Media Q&A on The Value of All Girls Schools
“A recent study from UCLA indicates Female graduates of single-sex high schools demonstrate stronger academic orientations than their coeduc
Here come “Z” Women
Gen Z is loosely defined as the generation beginning in the mid to late 1990s. Sparks and Honey report that Gen Z birth years range from 19
Q&A With Dr. Tracey Wilen: Where ‘The Future of Work’ Is Heading And How You Can Prepare
There’s no doubt that the world of work has changed profoundly in a very short amount of time. And it’s even safe to say that it’s not yet d
"Society 3.0" Section IV—Higher Education and Implications Ch. 9. "Future of Higher E
While it is often difficult to predict with great certainty where higher edu- cation is headed, in May 2011 the Institute for the Future and
"Society 3.0": Section IV—Higher Education and Implications, Ch.8. Learning Environments:
This section ties together our focus on work, society, and technology in a discussion within the context of higher education requirements. W
"Society 3.0", Section III—Technology Trends Ch 7. "Immersion, Gaming, and Robotics&q
For many people, their introduction to immersive technologies may have been that first visit to the local IMAX theatre, where everyone wore
"Society 3.0" Section III—Technology Trends: Ch 6. "Collaborative Technologies"
The water cooler of the past has shifted to new virtual venues. We have dis- cussed how people have become less PC-oriented and more mobile-
"Society 3.0" Section III—Technology Trends: Ch 5."Mobile Technologies"
Technology, which is indispensable to modern life, is constantly changing, but it is in mobile technology—both the hardware and the uses we
Hiring trends and predictions 2016
Today, one in three Americans is now 50 or older. By 2030 one out of every five people in the U.S. will be 65-plus. One out of every 8 Ameri
"Society 3.0" Section II—Work Trends Ch. 4: "The Future of Work"
In this chapter, we discuss key work trends such as globalization, the rise of virtual organizations and telecommuting, the growth of small
Kick off the Holiday Season and pass the job please
According to researchers corporate parties are back and will be popular in 2015 in home holiday parties will average 47 guests .This means t
"Society 3.0", Section 2.3: "The Future of Women"
No longer a minority, women now comprise a major force in America. They are significant contributors to the U.S. economy—they influence more
Media Q&A: "Gray Matters, Retirement in the Digital Age."
One in three Americans are over the age of 50. By 2030 one in 5 Americans will be over the age of 65. The numbers of seniors are increasing
Don’t phub yourself out of a job!
A recent Research study by Baylor University’s Business School Results of the survey showed that 46.3 percent of the respondents reported be
"Society 3.0" Section 1.2 Excerpt - New Learners
Say the words “college student,” and most people will picture an 18- to 22-year- old who lives on campus, attends school full-time, and is s
Is there a dark side of the moon? An astronomer would know
Did you watch the lunar eclipse this past weekend? Does the eclipse or the northern lights excite you? Perhaps you have the calling to be an
"Society 3.0″ Excerpt: Section I - "How Technology is Reshaping Education, Work and Societ
This section discusses key societal changes occurring in the family unit and how a new set of learners is participating in education and the
"Women Lead", Conclusion: Leadership in the 21st Century
Changes in the workplace are bringing both challenge and promise. Forces such as technological connectivity, globalization, rapid economic f
"Women Lead" Ch.11 Excerpt: Women to Women Life Lessons from Mothers and Daughters
Very often, the most influential person in a woman’s life is her mother. The mother-daughter relationship is enduring and powerful. Daughter
“Be a Candidate”
If you think this is the time to be a candidate you might be right. Employment forecasts indicate that 2015 is a candidate’s market. Whether
"Women Lead: Technology Trends", Ch. 6 Excerpt
Every hour, Apple sells 16,000 iPhones and 5,400 iPads. Every month, a typical American spends 60 hours online, adding up to a solid month o
"Women Lead" Excerpt Ch.9: The Roadmap to Success (Has Many Twists and Turns)
Most of the more than 200 women interviewed for this book said the following about career planning: Have a plan, but stay flexible. It’s sag
"Women Lead" Excerpt Ch. 8: The Labyrinth of Life
After 21 years of marriage, attorney Mary Hart was blindsided by a divorce. She was raising three children, had no income, and had recently
"Women Lead" Excerpt Ch. 7 - Negotiation
Negotiation is no longer a matter of boardroom deals conducted by a few top executives; now, it’s performed by everyone at all levels of an
"Women Lead": Mentoring and Networking
The career cliché “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know” gains new significance in the social media age. Personal and professional conn
"Women Lead", Excerpt of Ch.5 Education and Skills
All over the world, millions of women are making one of the best decisions they can make to ensure their future earning potential and job sa
Beauty and wellness “Apps” save biz travelers time & expand business opportunities
According to the research site statistia Global wellness and beauty is more than 3.4 trillion dollars and growing. Some of the categories
Q&A The Maker Movement inspires new careers and technology skills
America revives “Do it yourself” in a digital world. It is part return to the Science Fair, the Show and Tell and Crafts but now in a digita
"Women Lead", Excerpt of Ch.4: “Forging Their Own Paths”
If you’ve ever posted a picture on Flickr, made a book on Blurb.com, used a tip from Lifehacker, or hired a babysitter from Sittercity, you’
Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders
How Women Are Making Companies More Profitable, Innovative, and Equitable Women leaders are coming into their own. In just the past several
The Future of Work
Following is an excerpt from "WOMEN LEAD - Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders", Edited by Tracey Wilen-Daugenti, Courtney
"Women Lead - Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders", Excerpt
Navigating a Changing Workforce in the Woman’s Century Will the 21st century be the century of the woman? Consider these statistics:
Women Lead - Opportunities for Women in the New Economy
Changes in technology, globalization, and demographics are causing a tectonic shift in the way America works. Over the past 60 years, the US
How to stay employed in a technology based world - Q&A
Is technology creating more jobs than it destroys? See Employed for Life, 21st Century Career Trends, a book that can help you plan your car
Did Technology just Control, Alt, and Delete your internship?
According to Wikipedia.com (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internship) an internship is on the job training for white collar and professional
Enabling Trust in a Virtual Business World
One of the key ingredients of success in the global business world is trust. Co-workers need to trust each other in order to create goods an
Career selfie? It might be time to upgrade.
We take 95 Million Selfies per day and view our smart device 1 Billion times per day.
Summer Job? Join the crowd
Looking for a summer job? Have you thought about joining the crowd? Technology continues to accelerate ways for people to find employment op
Women, negotiate salary like a winner
The popular book Women Lead notes that while 85% of women interviewed thought that women excelled at negotiation many were not comfortable n
Q&A: On the Future of work, women & emerging economies<< /h5>
Tracey: Everyone has a different strategy on how they manage their careers. Mine has been to use education (degrees, certifications) technol
Where The Future Of Work Is Heading And How You Can Prepare (Part 2)
As discussed in Part 1 of this series, leadership is under increasing pressure to change everything about their business to keep up. However
Where The Future Of Work Is Heading And How You Can Prepare, Part 1
There’s no doubt that the world of work has changed profoundly in a very short amount of time. And it’s even safe to say that it’s not yet d
Woman Up in 2015
A. 2015 will be an “Up” year for women who are pursuing job promotions, salary increases or executive leadership roles in their firms. If th
2015 Career Predictions
As science, technology, and the global economy continue to spur innovation, transform existing industries, and give birth to new business se
Career selfie? It might be time to upgrade. (excerpt)
We seem to be spending an inordinate amount of time navel gazing and perhaps not enough time contemplating the important issues in life such