Inflation > Wage Growth

 Yesterday's April Inflation Report unveiled the obvious - Inflation has risen to 3.8% YOY, according to the latest data from the Labor Department, outpacing wage growth of 3.6%. Consumers are struggling to keep up with higher prices on gas and groceries due to the ongoing Iran war, and those in lower income brackets are particularly feeling the strain. Economists expect the situation to persist, with inflation projected to peak during the summer and remain elevated through 2026.

Abridged: LinkedIn News

Inflation:

 Inflation:

It should serve as no surprise that today's announcement of 3.8% inflation for April 2026, caused by the spike in gas prices, has affected consumer and business spending, esp. hiring. Inflation is the key indicator of economic uncertainty and when companies and people are unsure of the short-term direction, spending tightens, esp. in recruiting and hiring, the largest cost of doing business. Expect this weakness to occur until gas prices subsidy, which is going to be a while, given the Iranian conflict and supply / demand as we hit the summer vacation period.

One Reason to Job Hop - Career Advancement

  One Reason to Job Hop - Career Advancement

Another advantage of job hopping is the opportunity for career advancement. At times, as you climb the company pyramid, you get "dead-ended" and you cannot advance. This happens because those of higher ranking are not ready for retirement, are firmly entrenched and not moving anywhere (up, down or lateral) or lack the flexibility to fulfill their own ambitions. (I will elaborate on this issue in future posts).

Changing jobs can allow you to pursue a higher-level job with more pay, prestigious, responsibility as well as improved career opportunities. It can also grant you opportunities to learn new skills, gain practical experience and expand your responsibilities. Changing jobs can help you advance your career more quickly, especially if there's limited potential for growth in your current role or if you had a late start to your career and are playing "catch-up".

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More JOb Burnout

 JOB BURNOUT is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.

"Burnout" isn't a medical diagnosis. Some experts think that other conditions, such as depression, are behind burnout. Researchers point out that individual factors, such as personality traits and family life, influence who experiences job burnout.

Whatever the cause, job burnout can affect your physical and mental health. More on this topic later today.

Partially sourced - Mayo Clinic

Job Burnout -

  Job Burnout -

This may seem counterintuitive because it seems like an extra work-related task but, in the long run, it will actually help you work more productively and with less stress. 

Job Burnout and stress are interrelated. When I look at my desk and I see clutter, I feel inhibited and inefficient, leading to stress. Therefore, allocate time to organizing your desk; this exercise will increase productivity and lower your stress levels.

Research has also found a correlation between clutter and increased cortisol a stress hormone. More organized, less stress, reduced feelings that lead to burnout.

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Signs of Job Burnout

BACK FROM VACATION

Signs of Job Burnout

“Workplace burnout involves a prolonged and heightened response to work stress in which a person becomes drained from work demand,”

Cleveland Clinic: Clinical Psychologist - Scott Bea, PsyD.

He says to be on guard if you notice these signs:

Your performance at work is declining.

Your efficiency at work is dropping.

You’re losing confidence that you can achieve your goals.

You avoid work-related tasks.

You feel exhausted.

You’ve lost interest in your work.

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Job Burnout: Hustle Culture:

On vacation but had time to post in transit.  Back in the office Saturday. 

 

Job Burnout: Hustle Culture:

The “hustle culture” of working long hours for success is no longer resonating with young adults. Burnout is becoming a common complaint, with many younger workers feeling exhausted by the constant pressure to overachieve.

Mental health concerns have prompted them to reevaluate the worth of working themselves to the point of exhaustion. Younger generations report higher rates of burnout than their older counterparts, with many stepping back entirely from roles that demand all their time and energy.

The desire to prioritize well-being over relentless hustle is a major reason why many are opting out of traditional jobs.

Source: MSN.com

Perspective for Both Employers / Employees.

 Perspective for Both Employers / Employees.

If the company wants everyone in the office xx number of days, then should the manager be allowed to call the employee at home, after hours during the days he / she are in the office?

Example, should the employee be obligated to answer the phone / emails at 8pm on a day that was defined as an office day?

Thoughts? COVID and WFH / Remote / Hybrid has certainly changed everything...

LinkedIn Networking Tip: Follow 20 Target Companies and Show Up Consistently

 LinkedIn Networking Tip: Follow 20 Target Companies and Show Up Consistently

Start by identifying 20 companies you genuinely want to work for that hire people with your skill set. Follow each of their LinkedIn company pages.

Then, make it a habit to check in on those pages weekly. When a company posts content that connects to your professional expertise, leave a thoughtful comment. Not a generic "great post!" but something that actually adds value to the conversation. Share a relevant insight, ask a smart question, or offer a perspective based on your experience.

Why does this matter? Because LinkedIn's algorithm is paying attention. Every time you engage with a company's content, you are sending a signal that you are interested in and informed about that organization. Over time, this positions you as someone already in that company's orbit, before you ever apply for a single job.

Source: J.T. O'Donnell

TikTok - Interviewing (What not to say)

 TikTok - Interviewing (What not to say)

https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5432141826587329596/6127972974521723427

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Salary Transparency

  Salary Transparency

State of California Employment Law (SB 1162) requires the disclosure of pay scales in job openings for all positions, internal and external, with “pay scale” defined as the salary or hourly wage the employer reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay scale does not need to include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits.

This new pay transparency requirement for businesses with 15 or more employees extends not just to job postings on a company website but to third-party platforms such as LinkedIn or Indeed as well.

There are other states across the USA that have similar statutes.  If the job postings does not meet this criteria, you need to wonder why the company is hiding the "wage range".

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