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 […]
Building a Strong Personal Brand: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
When you were in high school, were you known by your classmates for a signature piece of clothing, or hairstyle, or phrase? Did your friends gift you a particular item, something you loved, because they associated it with you? Those were the non-career equivalents of a personal brand: something linked closely with you, your personality, […]
You Don’t Have to Give Notice When Quitting a Job, but Should You?
Are you considering quitting your job without giving notice but don’t know the impact it will have on your career? We have you covered with how it will affect you AND your employer. Keep reading to learn more! We’ve all been there: The day comes where the job that’s been dragging you down, making you […]
National Safety Month : What is it and Why is it important?
Did you know that preventable injuries are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States? That includes accidents at work. Employees who have a safe working environment don’t have to worry about getting hurt on the job. They can focus on their tasks at hand, going about their responsibilities and being productive without needing […]
How to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile to Find a Great Job
If you’re looking for a job, one of the biggest tools in your toolbox should be your LinkedIn profile. It’s way more than just a professional version of Facebook (without the mess)! LinkedIn helps you connect with people — and helps people connect with you. It’s a great way to get advice on which companies […]
Struggling with Hard to Fill Jobs? 3 Tips to Consider
It’s no secret or surprise that filling job openings has been more difficult in the past few years. With the Talent shortage expected to contine, many businesses are still struggling. Here are three things to emphasize when trying to find talent for hard-to-fill jobs. (Ex: emphasize pay & benefits, offer flex scheduling when possible, offer […]
Does Networking Really Matter?
Remember when you were a kid and you were so nervous on the first day of school? Maybe it was a brand new school and you didn’t know anyone yet; maybe it was a shift from elementary to middle school and you weren’t sure how you’d find your way around. What made it easier? Finding […]
Understanding the Living to Work vs. Working to Live Mentality
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 […]
Facing Repeated Job Rejection? How to Bounce Back & Keep Moving Forward
It’s just the worst part of being in the search for a new job: The dreaded rejection. The longer you spend time looking for a new opportunity, it’s possible you’ll rack up quite a collection of emails that start with “We regret to inform you…” or other similarly worded messages telling you to keep trying. […]
Motivating & Reengage your Team this Summer
Forget the holidays: The turn of the dreary winter into the revitalizing spring and vibrant summer is the most wonderful time of the year! The bright sunshine, the lovely breeze, the flowers and trees thriving — it’s beautiful and boosts everyone’s spirits. It’s also the time when people tend to start daydreaming a little more, […]
