Who knew that the names Zoom, WebEx, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting would become part of our vocabulary – and our lives. (Does anyone use Skype anymore?)
Each year (or two), I update a list of terms that are somewhat trendy – and definitely...
2020 . . . . . it has been a year to remember – and forget – all at the same time. (Who would have thought that one of the more normal parts of 2020 would be Tiger King?) I don’t know too many people that would want to repeat 2020, but...
Yesterday, I ‘attended’ a Webinar on the Labor Market (and its Short Term Outlook). It was presented by The Conference Board (see https://conference-board.org/us/). While there were three presenters, the main...
This year has been ‘different’ – no matter who you are or what you do, the rules have changed. We go into buildings wearing a mask (who ever thought that going into a bank wearing a mask would be acceptable behavior). We silently judge people when they...
There is an old proverb - 'We plan; God laughs.' This is a truth we can all relate to for 2020. Vacation? Summer getaway? Reunion? School?
Things Turned Out Differently
We make careful...
It’s hard to believe – August 1996 was the beginning of Abeln, Magy & Associates (now Abeln, Magy, Underberg & Associates). Each day I feel lucky to be part of such a great team and in such a dynamic industry.
Many search firms count recessions...
It’s novel (at least it was) – working from home. When you joined your employer, you asked about flexibility – hoping that work from home was an option at least some of the time. Sick child? Work from home. Winter storm? Work from...
I was reading an article posted on ere.net - Has COVID-19 Made Recruiting Less Important?
(by Steve Flook – April 27, 2020). Spoiler alert – NO!
The Economy Will Recover...
I remember when having a computer was still new (no age comments please). In addition, there were actually ‘machines’ what were really just word processors. The first ‘Word Processor’ I worked on was the size of a desk – an entire desk. The...
No one would wish our current COVID-19 environment on anyone. It is a tough time for our country, our families, our friends and our businesses. We are in this together – and will get through it. We hope and pray it will be as quick and painless as...