We are in what is being called ‘The fourth Industrial Revolution; the era of digital disruption. The pace at which technology is developing makes it very hard to predict exactly what the future of work will look like, but we can prepare so that when changes do occur in our fields we can embrace them.
Read MoreALCHEMY Blog
THE LATEST INSIGHTS AND SHARED ARTICLES FORM THE ALCHEMY LAB
Recessions and redundancies – Are we there yet? →
A recent Forbes article echoes sentiment we are starting to hear, that we are heading for another global recession and that as with the GFC, mass redundancies are probable. In any redundancy situation we must proceed with caution, be planful and treat those affected with respect and dignity.
Read MoreWhat is different about career transition today?
While technology offers us so much and information is just a hyperlink away, the ‘human touch’ is even more important for good career transition support today. Click through to find out why.
Read MoreNegotiating a salary from a position of strength
Recently I have been coaching my eldest to secure a role in the highly competitive tech world. After a grueling assessment process, he found himself in the enviable position of deciding between three companies who all wanted to play coy about what they would pay for his skills. Of course, these offers did not come all at the same time exactly so careful negotiation was required. There are some good lessons from this experience that anyone negotiating a salary can apply.
Read More