Weekdays are kind of weird, aren’t they? They each have a distinct feel: Monday brings the ho-hums of the weekend being over; Tuesday feels kind of blah; Wednesday is that awkward middle moment of reaching the top of the hill and knowing you’re halfway to the weekend; Thursday is where we feel the most focused […]
5 Steps to Land the Industry’s Top-Performers
If you’re struggling with low performers or turnover, you may be tempted to identify some top performers in your industry. But how do you hire those great candidates? You may be looking at a shallow applicant pool and wondering where the talent is. It’s possible you’re not attracting them! Here are five ways you can […]
Always Late to Work? How to be on Time!
Sometimes the alarm clock is just too rude and tries to wake you up before you’re ready. Other times there’s an outside force — a child, a pet, a partner, weather, traffic, you name it — standing in the way of you getting to work on time. If you’re late on occasion, it’s likely something […]
How to Navigate the Emotions of Being A Leader
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 […]
