Are job cuts based on PERFORMANCE or TENURE?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Are job cuts based on PERFORMANCE or TENURE? 58% said Performance 42% said Tenure I went with Tenure. On balance I’m not sure you can say it’s a merit-based decision. I’ve found that when companies make cuts, it often swings to the extremes. Those that have just joined or those that […]
Who matters more for your job?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Who matters more for your job — your Manager or your CEO? 89% said Manager 11% said CEO This question came courtesy of Rebecca Fry, and it really got me thinking. I went with CEO. Not because your manager isn’t important. They absolutely shape your day-to-day and how supported you feel. […]
Is Friday the BEST DAY of the work week?
Friday’s Opinion Dominion was a dead heat: Is Friday the best day of the work week? 50/50. I was on the NO side. I like Tuesdays. I feel like I’m the most productive on Tuesday. Monday you’re getting going. Tuesday you’re in the groove. Wednesday can go either way. Thursday is also pretty good, but […]
Is working a SIDE HUSTLE a sign of AMBITION or DISTRACTION?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion was: Is working a side hustle a sign of ambition or distraction? And for the first time… Everyone said AMBITION! This really surprised me. While I definitely advocate for them, I was mindful of some people seeing them as a distraction. And look, a LinkedIn poll isn’t a full sample, but… Could […]
Is loyalty to a company OVERRATED?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Is loyalty to a company overrated? 75% said YES 25% said NO I said YES, because loyalty is often talked about but it’s not the factor that’s actually rewarded in your career. Many professionals have approached me for coaching because they stayed loyal, kept their heads down and assumed their value […]
Is it OK for companies to permit AI use without an AI policy?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Is it OK for companies to permit AI use without an AI policy? 86% said NO 14% said YES. I was with the majority here. Even though there’s still a lot we don’t know about how AI will evolve, most professionals just want some basic guidelines from their employers. It’s helpful […]
Are career breaks judged FAIRLY or UNFAIRLY?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion was clear: 88% said career breaks are judged unfairly. Only 13% said fairly. I went with FAIRLY, and here’s why from my experience as a career coach. The job seeker often assumes it’s a red flag. But the person doing the hiring usually sees it in context. I’ve worked with both sides, […]
Is being a manager a STEP UP or a STEP DOWN?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion results are in: 75% said STEP UP 25% said STEP DOWN It’s a strong lean towards management being a step up, and I agree. Becoming a manager isn’t a finish line. It’s a gateway. You move from executing the work to shaping what work gets done. You gain influence and unlock opportunities. […]
Is your work like FAMILY?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion question was: Is your work like FAMILY? 16% YES. 84% NO. Work can absolutely be supportive, caring and meaningful, but calling it “family” creates a false sense of permanence and loyalty that doesn’t match the reality. You don’t restructure your family. You don’t fire your brother-in-law for missing a KPI. That said, […]
Should you NEGOTIATE a job offer or just ACCEPT it?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion question was: Should you NEGOTIATE a job offer or just ACCEPT it? 85% said NEGOTIATE. 15% said ACCEPT. I was surprised by how one-sided the responses were. Which made me think… How much of this actually plays out in reality? Because in practice, this is where so many professionals can get stuck. […]