What Did the People & Purpose Community Talk About This Week?

What did the People & Purpose Community Talk About This Week?

A weekly roundup of insights, discussions, and stories from the People & Purpose community—keeping you connected and inspired.

A quick note from our team. We're currently working on a number of excellent opportunities across a range of industries and seniority levels. All of them are exclusive to us. None of them are publicly listed. And all of them are with businesses we're proud to be partnering with. If you've been q...

May 19, 2026

Why Most Outplacement Programs Fail the People They're Meant to Support

For a long time, outplacement has been treated as an HR safety net. A line item in a restructure budget. A program offered to soften the impact of a redundancy. The intention has always been good. The outcomes, less so. Most HR leaders we talk to will admit, quietly, that the outplacement progra...

May 15, 2026

The Job Search Has Changed. Here's What You Need to Know.

If submitting online applications is still your main job search strategy, it is time to rethink. AI tools now let candidates mass apply to hundreds of roles a day with auto-generated resumes. Employers who once received hundreds of applications per role are now receiving thousands. According t...

by People & Purpose Team — Mar 13, 2026

Is your LinkedIn profile holding you back

Most professionals assume recruiters read LinkedIn profiles. In reality, recruiters search them. When a recruiter is hiring, they are not scrolling through thousands of profiles hoping to find the right person. They are using LinkedIn’s search tools to filter candidates by specific keywords, j...

by People & Purpose Team — Mar 05, 2026

Are you a ghost profile in your job search?

You’re highly qualified. So why is your LinkedIn inbox still quiet? Here’s what most professionals do not realise. It is not about being good at what you do.It is about being searchable. Recruiters do not sit there reading profiles one by one, hoping to discover talent. They search. They open ...

by People & Purpose Team — Feb 26, 2026

How to explain a career gap with confidence

A career gap can feel bigger in your head than it actually is. Many capable professionals worry that a few months, or even a year, away from work will automatically count against them. The truth is, most hiring managers are not looking for a “perfect timeline.” They are looking for clarity, ho...

by People & Purpose Team — Feb 20, 2026

Why mindset shapes your career more than strategy

When people think about improving their career, the first instinct is often to update a CV, apply for more roles, or learn a new skill. Those actions matter, but they usually sit on top of something deeper that quietly influences every decision you make: your mindset. Mindset isn’t about “positi...

by People & Purpose Team — Feb 12, 2026

Networking doesn’t mean being awkward or transactional

If the word networking makes you cringe, you’re not alone. Most of the people we work with associate networking with awkward coffee chats, forced LinkedIn messages, or feeling like they need to “sell themselves” to strangers. No wonder it feels uncomfortable. That version of networking was never...

by People & Purpose Team — Feb 06, 2026

Why posting more on LinkedIn isn’t the answer

Before we talk about LinkedIn posting, let’s take a step back. Because most of the frustration people feel on LinkedIn has very little to do with how often they post, and a lot to do with something else entirely. It’s not about posting more A lot of people come to us feeling pressure to show up ...

by People & Purpose Team — Jan 23, 2026

Going live tomorrow: Think like a recruiter, not a candidate

This is your last chance to join us live. If your career has been sitting in a holding pattern and you’ve been waiting for clarity, momentum, or the “right moment” to reset your approach, this is it. We’re going live tomorrow, and once the session begins, registration will close. Many people h...

by People & Purpose Team — Jan 13, 2026

Save the date: A fresh way to approach your career in the new year

As we step into a new year, many people find themselves rethinking their career direction. What worked before might not feel right anymore, and the pressure to “get it right” can feel heavy. That’s why we wanted to invite you to save the date. On Wednesday, January 14, we’re hosting a live webin...

by People & Purpose Team — Jan 06, 2026

Sending you warm holiday wishes

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reach out and say thank you. The People & Purpose community has been filled with thoughtful conversations, honest questions, and moments of growth, and it’s been a privilege to witness and be part of that alongside you. Whether you’ve...

by People & Purpose Team — Dec 22, 2025

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