The best way to navigate diverse holiday celebrations at work is to practice cultural intelligence. This includes avoiding assumptions about shared traditions, choosing inclusive event themes, offering diverse food options, making participation optional, communicating with awareness, and recognizing that not everyone experiences the season the same way. These steps create a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees.

We’re living in a workplace era where AI can feel like both a partner and a threat. Skill Displacement Anxiety is rising among leaders and employees who wonder whether their skills still matter. In this article, I break down why this happens, how to recognize it, and what you can do to reclaim clarity, confidence, and purpose in an AI-driven world.

If rejection letters can be automated, why can’t feedback? Candidates spend hours applying, yet receive silence in return. It’s more than discouraging—it’s a missed opportunity for growth, branding, and retention. Here’s why automated feedback should be the next big shift in hiring.

Succession planning is shifting from “who’s next in line” to “what skills will we need next.” From AI-powered talent mapping to flexible career pathways, new models are emerging that help organizations stay ready for both the unexpected and the future of work. These strategies ensure leadership pipelines remain agile, inclusive, and future-proof.

AI tools are changing how job seekers view their worth, but not always for the better. Many candidates are entering negotiations with inflated salary expectations, creating gaps between what they want and what employers can offer. While AI skills do command premiums, not every role sees the same boost. The key? Balance AI-driven insights with real-world data, transparency, and honest conversations around pay.

Your career is like a block of stone—full of potential, waiting to be shaped. Growth isn’t about adding more, but about carving away what no longer fits: outdated habits, limiting beliefs, or roles that hold you back. Imperfections and detours don’t ruin the masterpiece; they make it unique. You are both the stone and the sculptor, and every choice you make reveals more of the career you were meant to build.

Image Licensed via Adobe Stock For decades, climbing the corporate ladder was seen as the ultimate career win. Bigger title, bigger...