Protect Your Relocation Investment

The best way to fill a funnel with future talent and maintain a positive employer brand is to network rather than post jobs that don’t exist.

If you have not done so already, start preparing so that when opportunity knocks, you’ll be ready to answer the door.

That last impression from a departing employee or group of employees can influence the employer’s brand and reputation, as well as create a lasting impression for both former and remaining employees.

None of us has control over whether the industry, organization or profession we have chosen will offer job security for life. Instead, it is up to each of us to recognize the life experience we have to offer, to continually invest in our skills and to trust our ability to solve problems.

Even though many of our usual holiday events and parties are not happening this year that doesn’t mean that you can’t continue networking and applying for jobs.

With so many individuals and communities experiencing hardship from the pandemic and the Aug. 10 derecho, it is critical that employers keep an eye on morale and employee engagement.

Once the strongest emotions have waned, the job seeker is able to see that there are many aspects of the job hunt they can directly control. Taking control of these aspects will get the job search moving in a productive direction.

In the career transition business, we look at retirement in a different way. Instead of turning off the lights, closing the door and walking away, why not think about retirement as something you are moving toward?