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Job mapping. What is it and why do we need that?

5/12/2025

As remuneration cycles in the Baltics turn over, it’s a great time to revisit why we rely on job mapping for benchmarking—and how it works. While market data helps guide compensation decisions, direct role comparisons are often tricky. Job titles rarely align perfectly across companies. Compensation surveys address this by grouping roles into comparable categories, using methods that balance accuracy with consistency.

Project Management and Strategic Planning – What Skills Are Needed for the Profession of “Mom”?

5/9/2025

At the beginning of May, the Baltic countries celebrate Mother’s Day – and with it, the role of mothers in the labour market comes into sharper focus. A recurring question is how time spent at home with children is perceived in job interviews, and whether parental leave should be mentioned in a CV. On the one hand, parental leave naturally means an absence from direct job duties, and if the leave was recent, employers may carry the bias that the parent will frequently be away due to childcare responsibilities. On the other hand, parental leave is still a form of experience – one that helps to develop a wide range of valuable skills applicable in the modern labour market.

Age Doesn’t Guarantee a Higher Salary, Experts Say

4/10/2025

While the Lithuanian labor market is currently dominated by Generation Y (born between 1981-1996), older generations – Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964) and Generation X (born between 1965-1980) – still hold a significant position, making up nearly a third of the workforce. According to data from the market research and consulting firm Figure Baltic Advisory, nearly every second employee from these generations works in the retail or manufacturing sectors. However, their salaries and job specifics differ.

Flexibility, Empathy, Risk-taking, Conflict Resolution – Do Modern Leaders Need to Be Superheroes?

2/14/2025

Today’s organizational leaders operate in an era of continuous change and challenges, where they must adapt to uncertainty, lead diverse teams, and stay focused on strategic goals. Leaders are expected to demonstrate high emotional and social intelligence, effective communication skills, the ability to resolve conflicts, reduce employee stress and burnout, and lead with empathy and transparency. They must be flexible, able to make decisions in uncertain conditions, and use technology to enhance efficiency. At the same time, leaders face the pressure of attracting and retaining talent, building trust within teams, and achieving a balance between work and personal life to keep employees motivated and valued.