Workers Want Nearly $80K To Switch Jobs, America’s Best Employers And How To ‘Manage Up’

Aug 17, 2023

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Forbes published its fifth annual list of America's Best Employers.

U.S. workers: Labor Day Weekend is almost here. Who doesn’t love a four-day work week? It feels like August really slipped away into a moment in time (Taylor Swift-fan readers will understand).

But for those looking for a new job or who want to switch careers, the end of summer could bring promising news: the September Surge is upon us. That’s the phrase for the period after Labor Day when hiring efforts tend to ramp up. Be sure to get your résumé ready—with hard skills listed and all. Plus, take a look at Forbes’ fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers By State for some inspiration.

Read on for more career advice—whether you’re looking to change careers or for leadership opportunities—and workplace news.

Practical insights and advice from Forbes contributors to help you succeed in your job, accelerate your career and lead smarter

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What exactly is “managing up"?

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Once valued at $7.7 billion, Vishal Garg’s SoftBank-backed company, Better.com, faced a cratering stock price and no plans for profitability as it went public last week via a SPAC merger. Forbes senior writer David Jeans’ story takes a look at a company that’s facing shrinking revenue and hemorrhaging cash following an SEC inquiry and the dismissal of 7,000 employees over the past two years.

News from the world of work

America’s best employers by state: If you’re less than satisfied with your employer or are considering a switch, look no further than Forbes’ fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers By State.

UAW union approves potential strike at Ford, GM and Stellantis: An overwhelming 97% of the UAW union’s roughly 150,000 workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis voted in favor of the strike authorization.

Student loans: As the pause on student loans ends this week, borrowers are facing a number of critical deadlines.

IRS postpones rule that hits older, high-paid 401(k) savers and their employers: Under the SECURE Act 2.0, high-paid workers would have to make their catch-up contributions to an after-tax Roth account beginning in 2024. The IRS postponed that to 2026.

Hiring managers frequently lie to candidates: In a new Resume Builder survey, 36% of hiring managers said they've lied to candidates about the role or company during the hiring process. Senior contributor Mark Murphy has advice on how you can spot those lies.

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The Department of Justice is suing which space company for allegedly refusing to hire refugees and those who have been granted asylum?

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