Unemployment For Executive Women Worse Post Pandemic
Women who have broken through the glass ceiling and achieved executive management success find that employment over 50 presents a far more formidable barrier than any glass ceiling. Capable women with vast executive-level experience can find it almost impossible to get a role in today's environment. Employing the concept of whakapakari (to develop, strengthen and refine), we at M2M specialise in recruitment as well as the coaching of candidates—particularly those from diverse backgrounds—to be more capable, more prepared and employment ready to meet the needs of employers in a time when so much talent goes unrecognised. It is common for us to encounter women candidates with impressive credentials—former directors and department heads, including a former PWC director, a marketing director and a vice president of a tech company—who cannot get work. It is an incredibly demoralising experience for these executive women who have achieved extraordinary success in their careers only to find themselves locked out. Repeated rejection leads to fear, uncertainty, and a loss of confidence, which only worsens the situation. One stereotype I'm constantly aware of is that men are perceived as more technologically adept, which gives them an edge in the job marketplace. There are apparent reasons women struggle to get back into executive
Is Ageism Real, or Just a Miscommunication?
Discrimination based on a person's age (ageism) is a problem in New Zealand—there’s no doubt older workers struggle to find employment—but the cause is more likely due to a generational disconnect. Workers over 50 could be more successful if they learn to bridge the generational divide. There will be more opportunities for those over 50 moving forward because the workforce is getting older and good-quality employees are in short supply. But to get the jobs, you need to demonstrate that you are still relevant. According to the Retirement Commission, New Zealand's workforce is ageing rapidly. In 1986, the employment rate among people aged 55-64 was 49%. By 2017 that rate had jumped to 82%. The Commission showed that by 2035 about 400,000 people aged 65+ would represent about 33% of the workforce. As in every field, mixing young workers with little experience and older workers with plenty of knowledge can be an amazing business strategy. The two cohorts will trade skills for energy and get the job done. However, generational gaps could also be an obstacle if there are no clear official guidelines for both old and young workers to understand each other. What some people decry as ageism is more often a disconnect between
13 Things to Remember When You Need More Motivation
I am naturally an optimistic person and I like to think of myself as a motivated person – but not all of the time. There have been many times in my life where I have struggled with motivation. It takes a lot of energy to be motivated and some days, I just can’t be bothered. I just want to hide away and do nothing. Having these feelings where you just want to do nothing is actually an okay thing to do because there are times when you need to rest and recover. The danger is when you let this occasional feeling of laziness and procrastination take over your life. When this happens and trust me, it can happen very quickly, you will find yourself making excuses as to why you can’t get off the couch and start exercising, or start the new project, or finish off the old project. This is a dangerous place to be and one to avoid at all costs. So, when you are at the point of low energy and need motivation, consider using these 13 motivation tips to help you get your mojo and your life back on track. 1. Take Time to Quieten Down Your Mind Having no
8 Powerful Mood Boosters to Lift Your Mood And Energy
COVID-19 has bought significant disruption in our lives. For many of us, it has been a traumatic time as the feelings of fear and uncertainty seem to be dominating our lives. As a result, our mood and energy levels change so much that we feel like we are on a roller coaster ride every day. Our anxiety and stress levels are what fuels our mood swings and low energy levels, and if we don’t take action to deal with this, we will find ourselves in a place where our well-being is under threat. Here are 8 powerful mood booster strategies that you can apply right now to lift your mood and energy levels. Following these 8 strategies consistently will help build your resilience and boost your mood and energy. Your ability to navigate your way through the disruption and uncertainty of life will come from a place of strength rather than confusion. 1. Exercise and Eat Healthy Food Getting the blues can happen to anyone and a little diversion can help you feel more like yourself again. Going for a brisk walk, having a game of tennis, or doing 30 mins gym class is a quick easy way to distract yourself from feeling a bit
The 5 Key Differences With Coaching And Mentoring
If you are thinking about getting a coach or mentor, then knowing the differences between the two relationships will help you decide which one is the best option for you. The 5 Key Differences with Coaching and Mentoring “A coach has some great questions for your answers and a mentor has some great answers for your questions” Unknown 1. Coaching is about focusing on building your capability to improve your performance v Mentoring focuses on support, advice and long term personal development 2. The relationship with a coach is short term - 6-12 months v Mentoring is a much longer lasting relationship -can last for years 3. Coaching is more structured in its approach and often has set tasks for you to complete v Mentoring which tends to be more informal and on an as needs basis as required by the mentee 4. With coaching the coach will ask more thought provoking/challenging questions v mentoring where the mentee will ask more inquiry based questions to access the mentors knowledge and expertise 5. Coaching has specific measurable outcomes to achieve v mentoring where there is more interest in overall long term development of a mentee - rather than specific results Now that you know the difference between coaching and
7 Stress Management Techniques to Get You Back on Track
There is no one in this world that can say they have never been stressed. Stress affects us all. Some of us are better at managing the negative impact that stress can have on our lives. The one person who can control stress in your life is you. It is also up to you to be accountable for how you want to live your life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with what is happening in your life and you want to get back on track, then these 7 stress management techniques will help to minimise the negative impact that stress has on your life. Watch this video for 7 stress management tips What You Didn’t Know About Stress Stress is a state of tension and it is a normal part of life. The most common external sources that can cause stress in our lives are finances, the demands of work and relationships. The internal sources of stress come from within us and the pressure we put on ourselves because of our high personal standards, beliefs, values, attitude, goals, needs and wants. Some examples of internal sources of stress can be striving for perfection in all we do or refusing to speak to an audience because of our