After a recent trip to New York City, a story in the New York Times caught my eye titled “Businesses Turn to Airbnb.” Airbnb, which lets travelers rent space for short periods, has set up a portal to attract business travelers looking for alternatives to hotels. I have been using Uber as an alternative to taxis and car services for some […]
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The Retiree’s Conundrum
Most retirees have investment goals of protecting their nest egg, but many also have income needs from their portfolios. Everyone is aware that stock indexes are at record high levels and interest rates are near historical lows. The safest investments like bank CDs and short-term treasury securities have extremely low yields that are below the rate of inflation. The story […]
Read moreHow Do You Manage a Virtual Workforce?
I recently had the honor of speaking to an amazing group of female insurance executives in New York City. Prior to speaking, one of AIG’s C-suite leaders, the only male in the room, discussed recruiting and retention challenges for females in the insurance industry including the virtual workforce. One of the methods being tested to attract and retain more women […]
Read moreGet to the Point by Cutting Fluff Words
Efficiency is necessary in today’s busy lives. Like you, I have a lot to do and very little time to do it in, which means I have to be efficient and exact wherever I can. I apply this approach to language and communication too. I don’t have time for drawn-out email exchanges and confusing analogies, and I bet you and […]
Read moreOpting In After Opting Out
Not too long ago, I read a story in The New York Times Magazine titled “The Opt-Out Generation Wants Back In.” It was a follow-up story to an article that ran 10 years earlier called “The Opt-Out Revolution.” This article interviewed women that were highly educated and professional and were leaving their high-profile jobs to be home with their kids. […]
Read moreEverything is Awesome When You’re Part of a Team!
If you watched The LEGO Movie® with your kids this year, you probably hate me right now. And let’s face it, I probably deserve to be spurned; the song ranks up there with the Electric Slide and the Macarena in terms of annoyance factor. However, I think Lego sends us a deceptively deep message about teams that we should analyze […]
Read moreHow Possible U.S. Oil Exports Benefit Investors
In a ruling last week, the Obama administration opened the door a crack for U.S. producers to export oil after a nearly 40 year ban. This ruling apparently applies to condensate, which is a very light form of oil, and a type of oil that is more common in shale production. According to RBC, condensate production is about 15% of […]
Read moreSeven Things for Female Professionals to Contemplate
In 2013, females were 47% of the U.S. workforce. In management and professional occupations, we hold 51% of the positions. Yet, we hold only 14.6% of the executive positions in Fortune 500 companies. We control 80% of household spending. By 2018, wives will out-earn husbands in the U.S. We’re a pretty powerful bunch. Why is it we find it challenging […]
Read moreWe Are In The Same Boat
Over the past 90 days, our client partners and team have experienced a change in the current. The market has tightened. The pendulum is swinging to a new era. Strong candidates are being gobbled up faster than clients can make offers. Couple the 4.7% unemployment rate in DFW with the: Scarcity of top talent Pace of globalization Imbalance of demographics […]
Read moreGraduation, CHECK!
Congratulations! You earned your degree and are ready to enter the workforce. If you are gainfully employed or have accepted your first job opportunity, you are among the fortunate! Many recent college graduates are on the hunt for that first job and if you are one of them, don’t despair. The jobs are out there, you may just need some tips on finding one. 1. NETWORK, […]
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