Tag: Work Ethic

The Work Ethic Stigma Surrounding Gen Z

The perception among older members of society that younger members don’t work as hard is probably as old as time. But when such perceptions pervade the labor market, it can mean real—and often undeserved—impacts for younger workers. Specifically, there is a perception among many hiring managers that members of Generation Z simply don’t work as […]

‘Human’ Skills Top Employer Demands Even Amid AI Revolution

There is understandably a great deal of apprehension among workers over the rapid pace of advancement in AI technology. Increasingly sophisticated AI tools are able to perform myriad tasks once exclusively the realm of humans, from data entry and note taking all the way up to tasks once reserved for highly paid professionals, like contract […]

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Empathy, Compassion, and EI Wanted

Soft skills and emotional intelligence are required to succeed in many of today’s most in-demand positions, yet the focus when recruiting for these jobs is often elsewhere.