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Serena Williams’ story and business interests are proof that all athletes need to plan for life after sports. This proves true for those who have and those who do not have access to the financial resources that Serena has amassed. And that’s what makes Serena’s story so poignant for other athletes: she was not only a role model while competing, but is also a symbol for how important planning life is after competition.

Speaking on this crucial moment of her career, Williams said that she was not retiring, but “evolving” into a new stage in her life. And that while she will “miss that version of the girl who played tennis,” she is ready for a different life.

Earning a professional certification is a great way to continue your learning and boost your skills, grow in your career, and stand out from the competition when seeking a new role, either within your current organization or in a new position elsewhere.

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.

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.

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.

Recognizing the value of career progression conversations is one thing; making it a pillar of your talent management strategy is certainly another. It can be done with a patient strategy to equip frontline managers with the tools and mindsets to start the conversation, and a focused process to translate the outcomes of those conversations into talent management.

As hard as it is to imagine, business news outlets are rushing to at least ask the question about whether Musk – the billionaire who bought Twitter this fall, laid off half of its employees and pressed remaining staff to go “hardcore” or just go – had somehow become a role model for the modern CEO.

As skilled employees continue to look at whether the grass is greener in a new organization, they are leaving huge voids in their former organizations.

There is an increased need for highly skilled marketing and creative talent that can help companies reach their intended audiences and drive future growth - making it a great time to be a marketing professional. Whether you’re new to the workforce or working towards a promotion, there are plenty of opportunities for candidates like you!

It’s a great time to be an HR professional. The pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions across almost every industry, especially what it means to be in human resources - but it has also increased the demand for top HR professionals like you.

In our latest Compensation & Workforce Trends Survey, we found that a significant gap exists between the talent that accounting & finance departments need and the ease of finding that talent.

Why an investment in Executive Transition Support is just as important as your Executive Search strategy