Turnover Tipping Point 4: The Empty Nest
I have come to the conclusion that certain truisms are universal, economic context notwithstanding. I know when turnover is likely to happen in our business, and here I continue to share my insights with you.
Let It Rain!
Ten years ago, I was often tasked with search assignments which required identifying a “rainkmaker.” Were these capable folk making rain or catching it skillfully?
The Rock Stars Among Us
Upon first recognizing the gravity of the STEM shortage and what it means to the civil engineering industry, I wondered why other countries produce so many students interested in studying engineering in the U.S. After an informal survey and some anecdotal discussions, I concluded that the supply issue has a lot to do with demand. Young people in the U.S. want to run after what we have taught them to value: the glamour of obscene internet riches, Wall Street largess, professional sports paychecks, and the superstardom of Hollywood and reality-TV.
Are You a Contractor, a Job Hopper or Savvy Career Planner?
Your value today, and your ability to contribute to any organization, is best defined by the parts in your greater body of work. If we’ve ever spoken, you know I call this your professional toolbox, and in it you hold a number of different -- often lateral -- experiences which are technical, organizational, and sales related. Your objective in this modern-day game of life is to collect the right tools which provide you the foundation for the job that you have set your sights upon.
A Little Effort is a Good Thing
Today, I really don’t have to worry about shotgun offers so much. (Those of you who know what a supreme understatement this is are chuckling at this moment.) I do, however, continue to counsel EMPLOYERS that nothing worth getting is had easily.
Unemployment Stats…Let’s Break it Down
Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks unemployment in a variety of ways. Let's look at unemployment by one particular demographic which covers the engineering and planning consultants among us.