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How to Maintain a Work-Life Balance
Is your work-life balance misaligned? If you’ve been out of work for any length of time or if you experienced remote work during the pandemic, chances are that you enjoyed the autonomy and...
Interview Advice: Stop Fidgeting
When you're in an important job interview, it's essential that you avoid fidgeting. After all, it’s said that body language can communicate as much, if not more, than verbal language. Your posture,...
Stop Making Assumptions About Your Staff
Making assumptions is a part of the human experience––even for business leaders. As managers and executives, you make assumptions about your staff’s motives, thoughts, and expectations daily. Yet,...
How to Make Extra Money For Christmas
Wondering how to make extra money for Christmas? With the holidays right around the corner, maybe you’re already feeling the stress of extra spending. Picking up holiday jobs can put some extra cash...
How to Find Permanent Work in a Job You Love
Finding permanent work isn't as straightforward as it used to be. But don't let that intimidate you! Start with familiarizing yourself with career websites and job boards. This gives you insight...
How to re-enter the job market
Re-entering the job market after being out for any period of time can feel intimidating. But it can also be an exciting time, especially in light of recent job growth stats. When beginning the job...
Strengthen Your Employee Value Proposition
Employee Value Proposition (EVP) describes the non-monetary benefits that an employee receives in exchange for the experience and contribution they bring to your organization. The purpose of an EVP...
Increase Company Retention With Internships
Have you thought of increasing company retention with an internship program? Competitive salaries and benefits packages have long been key in keeping your staff for the long-term. But those...
How to Prevent Injuries on the Job
Injuries on the job can be devastating for workers and their families. As well, the damages and even loss of life can cost companies millions of dollars. Yet, on the contrary, safe workplaces...
How to Increase Employee Attendance
Employee attendance is crucial to any operation. Employees that are consistently absent from work can negatively impact your business’s daily rhythm and productivity. While taking disciplinary...
Use Your Cell Phone at Work With Discretion
Technology is everywhere. And while smart devices and cell phones at work make communication convenient and efficient, they can also decrease your concentration and productivity. Not to mention,...
Outsmart the Catch 22 of Entry Level Jobs
Whether you’re a recent grad or making a career change, trying to land entry level jobs in your field can be exasperating when encountering request after request for two-plus years of relevant work...
Small Business Success: Be Adaptable
Small businesses are having a tough go of it these days. But one constant that never changes is change itself––and while there's no secret formula for small businesses to stay competitive in an...
Get Hired Before American Rescue Plan Benefits End
Did you know that American Rescue Plan Benefits End in September? The American Rescue Plan stayed pandemic unemployment benefits for the past year, and now those benefits are set to expire in...
5 Creative and Competitive Job Offers
Competitive job offers are key to competition in today's job market. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the hiring landscape for the foreseeable future. A significant portion...
How to Get a Good Job Straight Out of High School
Looking for a job with limited job experience on your resume can feel intimidating. And even while having specific technical skills may land you an interview, standing apart during the interview...
It’s a great time to be a job seeker
No matter if you’re rebounding from a layoff or looking for a change, now is a great time to jump into the job market. The post-COVID job market recovery is in full swing. With businesses, agencies,...
How to Attract Top Talent in 2021
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has had an impact on various dynamics of the employment experience. With individuals increasingly pursuing career changes that are more in sync with balanced...
Phone Etiquette – Watch Your Tone
Proper phone etiquette is essential in the workplace. Spending your days answering and returning phone calls can be tedious, especially when the calls interrupt other tasks that you’re juggling....
When You Need to Interview But Have a Full Time Job
You’re ready for that interview and a job change. You’ve launched your resume out into cyberspace, and soon enough potential employers will reach out for interviews. A little strategic planning...
Engage Employees During National Safety Month
National Safety Month provides an annual opportunity for companies to educate employees and reinforce job site practices that promote safe behaviors, helping businesses reduce injuries and even...