Ageism in Hiring: The Untold Story of Younger Workers
When we talk about ageism, the image often comes to mind is of seasoned professionals being pushed aside, and their experience dismissed. While this is a critical issue that deserves attention, today I want to shed light on another often-overlooked facet of ageism: the bias against younger workers, i.e. workers younger than 30 years old. Despite their energy, fresh ideas, and eagerness to contribute, younger professionals frequently face assumptions about their abilities. It’s an unspoken...
Gray Areas: Navigating Age Discrimination in the Workplace and Beyond
For most of my life, I’ve always been fortunate to look younger than I actually am. This was only an annoyance at age 22 or 23 when getting carded for a beer. But by and large, I’m grateful to have won a scratch-off in the genetic lottery of life. That is, untill I reached my late 40’s. I still looked young, relative to my age, but I started noticing the responses to my resume were slower, the call-backs fewer, despite having reached what I considered to be a very desirable level of...
Finding My Career Sweet Spot: How Locum Integration Reimagined Work for Me
At nearly 50, with over two decades of project management experience, I thought I knew everything about navigating the job market. That is, until my latest contract ended and I found myself facing a landscape that seemed increasingly indifferent to mid-career professionals like myself. I'm also someone living with a disability, which adds another layer of complexity to job hunting. Traditional employment models often feel like they're designed to filter out candidates rather than welcome...
The Value of Experience
Crunch Culture: The Pressure to Hit Launch Dates The video game industry has a well-documented culture of "crunch." Development teams are pushed to work long hours, often including nights and weekends to meet highly anticipated launch dates. Deadlines are crucial as they trigger a chain reaction: marketing campaigns launch, financial forecasts are tested, and organizations prepare for a lot of attention. However, software development is an inherently unpredictable process. While setting a firm...
Things Hiring Managers Don’t Want to Hear but Need to Hear About Their Hiring Practices
As the founder and co-founder of an executive search and a professional consulting firm, I’ve had the opportunity to listen to plenty of honest feedback from candidates regarding their experience with so many hiring processes. As hiring managers endeavor to find a good fit for their teams, it’s vital to realize that candidates are just as much assessing you. What they are thinking — whether they say it or not — could be a boon or bust for your chances of attracting the right talent. Here’s...
A Star is Born: Transforming the Traditional PMO Model
Locum Integration was founded to challenge outdated practices in the IT-PMO and staffing industry. By addressing inefficiencies and introducing groundbreaking solutions like On-Demand PMO, we’ve created a model that saves companies money while empowering contractors with flexibility and higher earnings. Discover how we’re redefining technology talent solutions with innovation, integrity, and a focus on real results.
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