Perhaps this is another compelling reason to provide management and communication training to all employees, as we’ll soon be managing our AI tools. Knowing how to communicate clearly would make a massive difference in creating that “relationship” at work.
I’m not sure many organizations are designing career paths that allow someone to advance without becoming a manager, yet still grow in their careers. We haven’t been creative enough to create those career paths, nor have we been curious enough to determine what younger employees want from their jobs.
I may have mentioned that my favorite career advice is taking responsibility for your upskilling. It’s excellent if your manager and the organization you work for support training and development, but even if they don’t, you do it independently.
It’s your career, not theirs.
The link below makes a similar point about celebrating your achievements.
Your boss might not recognize them, but that’s no reason not to celebrate them yourself.
I’m unsure how many tech jobs will be displaced by AI. Part of me doubts that GenAI tools are capable of doing all the work, but I also know that CEOs don’t necessarily care as long as it’s good enough and cheaper than hiring human beings. (Which it might be right now.)
The important thing, however, is that the skills Irina recommends are the same skills we need to develop to deal with change, and our industry is constantly changing.
This is a good reminder of how we can all help anyone dealing with layoffs, job stress, anxiety, etc. After I was laid off in 2023, one of the best things I had going for me was my network. There were people who connected me with people, offered to chat, texted me to check in,…
If your employees don’t feel safe, all the policies and resources in the world won’t matter. Having good mental health benefits is great, but making the environment safe for employees who take advantage of them is better.