Category Archives: The Future of Work

Why Recruiters Are Shifting to Skills — and How to Win in a Skills-Based Job Market

The days of resumes stacked with degrees and impressive job titles doing all the heavy lifting are quickly coming to an end. Today’s recruiters are rewriting the playbook, shifting from where you’ve worked to what you can actually do. Continue reading Why Recruiters Are Shifting to Skills — and How to Win in a Skills-Based Job Market

5 Global Hiring Trends Shaping the Future of Work

The post-pandemic era has fundamentally redefined how, where, and why we work. A new report from Oyster highlights how organizations are embracing global hiring strategies to address talent shortages, especially in the technology sector. Here are five key global employment insights that every job seeker, hiring manager, and career professional should know as we move deeper into 2025. Continue reading 5 Global Hiring Trends Shaping the Future of Work

What Would It Take to Build a Truly Equitable AI Ecosystem in Connecticut?

Google’s backing of the Applied AI Center in Hartford is a turning point — but it’s only the beginning. As someone working at the intersection of AI and workforce development, I’ve seen firsthand how transformational this moment could be… if we get it right. Continue reading What Would It Take to Build a Truly Equitable AI Ecosystem in Connecticut?

New Workplace Trend: “Quiet Cracking” is a Wake-Up Call for Employers and Employees

As we move past “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing,” a new—and concerning—workplace trend has emerged: “quiet cracking.” Coined by business health experts like Beth Gifford at Cedarville University, “quiet cracking” describes that crack in the professional foundation—the mental and emotional wear that sets in when employees feel stuck, undervalued, or without opportunities to grow. Continue reading New Workplace Trend: “Quiet Cracking” is a Wake-Up Call for Employers and Employees