Everyone has days where they would much rather be doing anything other than work. We all have them! Whether there’s a big project that needs to be tackled but you just don’t feel like diving into it, or there’s a meeting coming up that will take a big block of time out of your day […]
Experiencing a layoff can be a challenging phase in anyone’s career journey. However, it’s crucial to approach this period with resilience and a proactive mindset to navigate the job market successfully. At Davis Staffing, we understand the obstacles job seekers face after a layoff and have gathered valuable insights to help you land your next […]
Are you simply part of a group or part of a real team? There’s a significant difference. A group is just people working together, but a team is a united force striving for a shared goal, where success or failure is a collective experience. Benefits of Transitioning from a Group to a Team: Shifting from […]
It’s a buzzword as of late, but what does resilience really mean? And, as a manager, how can you help our employees build resilience for our stressful times? Let’s start with a definition: Resilience means the ability to withstand difficult times, to have the tools to help manage stress and proceed forward with a clear […]
We all have bad days. We all have stressful meetings at work. We all have personal matters from home that creep into the workplace. It’s ok! It’s all part of being human. But when you’re a manager, or in a leadership role, it can be challenging to keep things under control. You want to appear […]
There are some people who live to work: They are motivated by professional and personal success; they are upwardly mobile and want to keep advancing in their career until they reach the top of their respective industry. They want to be monetarily rewarded for their efforts while also earning the respect of their managers and […]
A plant that outgrows its container will eventually wilt. The same is true for employees: If they feel like they don’t have room to grow in their current job, they’ll face the choice of either staying where they are, with their skills withering from lack of growth, or they’ll break out and leave to go […]
Gone are the days where people start a job right out of college, or high school, and stay in the position or with the company until it’s time to retire. Some people are more goal-oriented and look to advance their career, moving up the corporate ladder and reach for higher titles — and pay! — […]
As much as we try to be diligent and careful and do our jobs flawlessly, sometimes people make mistakes. Unfortunately, that includes your employees. If an employee comes to you and admits they’ve made a mistake, or you find an error in their work, remember it’s not the end of the world. It’s a learning […]
Did you know you have a wider variety of skills than you realize? And that your current job might be excellent preparation for a different job, in another field? Thanks to transferable skills, the abilities you gain from working and training can be applied to jobs different from what you’re currently doing. What are transferable […]
