In this solo update episode, host Beverly Williams reconnects with her audience to share important updates about the show, insights into current employment challenges, and a powerful message of resilience and collaboration.  As she prepares to relaunch Your Employment Matters across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and her website, Beverly emphasizes her ongoing commitment to providing meaningful guidance to job seekers, workers navigating change, and anyone invested in professional growth. Key Points The podcast is transitioning to YouTube, and over 100 existing episodes are being prepared for the platform. New content will return after the first of the year, and the show will continue to be available on Apple Podcasts and youremploymentmatters.com Employment remains a critical, ever-evolving issue, and Beverly is committed to offering personal perspective along with insights from guests who have valuable employment journeys and lessons to share. A new collaborative project is underway, involving people of different ages, backgrounds, and work experiences—all contributing to create meaningful employment-related resources. Collaboration is essential, and Beverly highlights the “three Cs” that make it effective: Communication, Coordination, and Cooperation. She encourages listeners to be intentional about who they work with and to cultivate a personal brand rooted in reliability, punctuality, and integrity. Everyone has value, and listeners are reminded to acknowledge those who help them, stay curious, and build relationships that expand their knowledge and opportunities. Practical encouragement for job seekers: While job loss is painful, your skills, talent, education, and knowledge remain yours. Beverly urges listeners to consider marketable skills, skilled trades, and fields less likely to be displaced by AI as viable, rewarding career paths. Beverly closes with a heartfelt reminder that while the job market may shift, your inherent value and ability to grow never changes. As Your Employment Matters enters its next chapter, she encourages listeners to stay connected, stay hopeful, and stay proactive. Her message is clear: with the right mindset, collaboration, and personal accountability, new doors will always open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices