Freelancers: Here’s Three Simple Ways to Get the Career You Want
Posted on February 13, 2017
pixabay Jennifer Faulkner, a marketing manager at Proposify, is the perfect example of why a freelance creative might want to make the jump to “nine-to-five” employment. Jennifer was a six-year freelance veteran who’d been working at Proposify for almost two years before she detailed …
3 Ways to Boost Morale When Employees Are Laid Off
Posted on January 31, 2017
Who’s your go-to person at work? I’m talking about that one co-worker you talk to about everything and who always has your back. Now, imagine walking into work one day and finding out your teammate is being laid off. This is exactly what happened to Tina and Mary. As work-friends, the …
4 Walt Disney Quotes To Get You Through A Career Search
Posted on January 23, 2017
Pexels Walt Disney wasn’t born into excellence. In fact, it was after he failed to sneak into the armed forces at age 16, and then drove ambulance in France for the Red Cross that he switched to pursuing a career as an artist. Like so many others, Disney didn’t immediately dive into a …
The Greatest Gen Z Workplace Expectations You Need To Know
Posted on January 16, 2017
pexels A new generation is preparing to enter the workforce, so it’s time to change our approach once again. While Generation Z is similar to millennials in many ways, knowing their differences is crucial in effectively communicating and helping them reach their full career potential. …
How 4 Languages Will Make You The Best Manager
Posted on January 9, 2017
pexels If you ask most of his employees, Doug is the ideal manager. He rewards hard work by offering his staff days off, is often heard telling people they’ve done a great job when passing them in the hallways, and will stop to help his team anytime they ask. While Doug feels he’s on …
3 Of The Best Changes Your Hiring Process Needs For 2017
Posted on January 2, 2017
pixabay This new year has many changes in store — a new U.S. President, new HR compliance laws and, hopefully, new quality employees coming aboard your team. But with 46 percent of U.S. employers reporting they are having difficulty filling jobs — an all-time high since 2007, accordin …
The 4 Best New Year’s Resolutions To Make For Your College Students
Posted on December 26, 2016
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How To Come Back Strong in 2017 After A Gap Year
Posted on December 19, 2016
Whether it’s taking a year off to backpack through Europe, or just giving yourself time to decide where your life is going — a gap-year is a healthy career move. But coming back to the job search after an extended break is undeniably intimidating. Many family members and friends may n …
4 Tips to Get a Grip on Your Job Search Stress
Posted on December 12, 2016
Let’s face it — job search stress isn’t fun. A 2017 candidate experience study conducted by CareerBuilder found that 73% of job seekers say the job search is one of the most stressful things in life. And respondents to a 2016 Hired survey add that the process is more stressful than a …
3 Things Your Employees Really Want This Holiday Season
Posted on December 5, 2016
pexels Buying gifts, worrying about money to buy those gifts, spending time with family, not having time to spend with that family — even without added work pressure, your employees are already extra stressed during the holidays. Virgin Pulse’s December 2014 survey of 1,000 participan …