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In a tight labor market, upskilling your resume with certifications and skillset-enhancing continuing education can not only make you a more attractive candidate to employers; it gives you leverage to negotiate your salary and total compensation. Here are a few certifications to give you a leg up in your next career move.

Why investing in athlete career planning leads to a brighter future – both off and on the field of play

Although he knew the exact type and level of job he wanted, Ken Daly had not formally applied for or even talked to a colleague about his career aspirations. In his own research, he learned an astounding and somewhat daunting fact: the odds against him making the leap from the business world to higher learning were about 100 to 1.

The following article is the last of our four-part series about the ins and outs of layoffs and outplacement services.

As the job market shifts, temporary work is becoming more popular. Yet, many misconceptions and stereotypes remain about temporary assignments. Here are some of the most common myths debunked.

Artificial intelligence and its impending impact on the workforce are dominating news and social media currently. But what exactly are the implications for employers? Let’s break it down.

Galya Molinas shared her story as part of the Executive Conversation Series hosted by the International Center for Executive Options (ICEO)

Only eight percent of respondents identified “being part of a leadership team” as a net contributor to a successful working life.

In the second article of this series—The Complexities of a Layoff—we briefly addressed the onslaught of emotions that come with a layoff related to the company and, more importantly, related to the employees who were let go. We’re immediately consumed with thoughts about former employees—often, our colleagues—wondering about their financial well-being and their morale. Afterall, these individuals are left scrambling to find new work to support their families, sometimes without the time to even consider their career trajectory or the fulfillment they need from work.

The following article is part two of a four-part series about the ins and outs of layoffs and outplacement services.

Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which describes itself as “the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economic and statistics,” releases their “Employment Situation Summary,” or what many of us in the industry refer to as the “Jobs Report.” It’s a detailed report which analyzes job growth or losses and other labor force statistics across many industries.And each month, largely to spare you from having to sift through the lengthy report to glean everything you need, we provide you with a high-level overview consisting of leading and lagging professional industries, geographic highlights, and more. We also provide you with some timely and relevant economic and workforce management news not included in the Jobs Report.

Thousands of professionals are laid off every year–if you’re one of them, here are some strategies to help you rebound quickly and stay on top of your game.