7 Good Reasons for Women to Choose a So-Called "Male-Dominated" Career
1. Contribute to sectors facing labor shortages—many male-dominated professional sectors are also experiencing labor shortages, such as construction, mechanical engineering, defense, security, manufacturing, and transportation. 2. Stand out through professional qualities often considered “feminine”—many professional qualities are more […]
Job Postings: Salary Disclosures Will Soon Be Mandatory
Right to Information: The European Directive of May 10, 2023, will give employees the right to learn more about the compensation practices at their company. Please note: this does not mean you can demand that the CEO immediately tell you the amount of his or her salary! First of all, this applies to your colleagues “performing the same […]
What are the taboo topics in the workplace?
Salary: 54% say they feel comfortable discussing their salary at work—a result of the increasing demand for transparency from companies. This slim majority contrasts with the results from 2019, when the figure stood at just 17%. A general trend on this political issue: 55% prefer not to discuss it—a figure that has slightly […]
the growth sectors that will hire the most in 2025
Cybersecurity: Cyber threats continue to multiply, and companies are quick to increase their budgets to put an end to these cyberattacks. In France, government agencies plan to double the number of cybersecurity jobs, from 37,000 in 2021 to 75,000 in 2025. Artificial intelligence and big data: These […]
6 Reasons to Say “Stop” to Meetings on the Street or on Public Transportation!
Reason #1: You reduce your efficiency. Working while moving around in a public place fragments your attention; these distractions cause you to stop your main activity and disrupt your concentration. As a result, you will naturally be less effective in that meeting. Reason #2: You reduce your life expectancy. Frequent interruptions increase your stress levels and your sense of […]
Netflix Culture: What HR Professionals Should Learn from Netflix
Discover the secrets behind Netflix's success! Netflix's philosophy offers unique insights and valuable ideas for human resources professionals. Netflix has succeeded in creating a stimulating work environment that fosters creativity and employee performance. The "Netflix Method" is based on a culture […]
Job Search: Does a recruiter have the right to contact your former bosses without telling you?
Must a recruiter notify a candidate that they will be contacting their references? Yes, it is a legal requirement. Article 1221-9 of the Labor Code is unambiguous: “No information concerning a job candidate personally may be collected through a means that has not been previously brought to the candidate’s attention.” The […]
Purity Test: Are You an Angelic or Diabolical Coworker?
1. Have you ever cleaned the office coffee machine? +1 2. Every Monday, when someone asks how you’re doing, you reply, “Like a Monday.” -3 points 3. When you run into a coworker on the street, you give them a polite smile +1 4. You’re always complaining about subway delays […]
Is rewarding yourself for a job well done really such a good idea?
Understanding the “little treat culture” at work. The “little treat culture” originated on social media, where users share their daily “small victories” along with their well-deserved rewards: a treat, a new purchase, or a wellness break. These aren’t major rewards, but rather […]
How to Deal with the Mountain of Emails When You Return from Vacation
Here’s how to tackle the mountain of emails when you return from vacation: 1. Set aside a specific time slot in your calendar for the day you return. You need to get started right away on the first day—the danger is procrastinating and putting off the inevitable… Why not try the famous Pomodoro Technique, which suggests setting a timer for […]