We all have one: the point when all of life’s demands—work, home obligations, social life and everything in between—just become too much. In other words, your breaking point. When you reach it, you may feel completely overwhelmed, as if you’re struggling to get through each day while the weight of your responsibilities bears down on… Read More »
Three Quick (But Meaningful) Ways to Show Your Employees You are Thankful for Their Hard Work
Everyone likes to hear “thank you.” And as the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded how important it is to be thankful for those in our lives. Employees are the backbone of your business and keep your corporate world spinning—so every now and then you should show your appreciation. It can be much easier than you… Read More »
Networking Your Way to the Top of the Company Ladder
It has been said that it’s not what you know but who you know. Though that’s not entirely true, it does help your professional career to cast a wide net and make as many professional connections as possible. This means within your company as well as within your industry. And you may find that when… Read More »
Three Reasons to Partner with a Staffing Firm for Your Hiring Needs
Are you in need of additional employees? Whether you’re looking to round out your staff, or just need some temporaries for a project or to cover leaves of absence, a staffing firm is a valuable resource. You’ll get the employees you need in a fraction of the time it would take to find them on… Read More »
How Can You Challenge Your Employees to Think Outside the Box?
Creativity can make all the difference in your business. If you think about it, all companies start out small; but they get bigger because they figure out how to do something differently than everyone else. It doesn’t take a special talent or knowledge for your workers to be creative. But it does take encouragement and… Read More »
A Look into How YOU Can Improve Your Workplace Productivity
You probably have the best of intentions when you’re at work. But, like many of us, certain factors may enter your workday that create distractions—and a hurdle to getting your work done. If you are able to tune these pesky things out, no problem. But if you find yourself easily thrown off-target, it can help… Read More »
How Can Wearable Technology Improve Your Workday?
Wearable technology is the next big thing in personal fitness. Gadgets such as the FitBit® and Jawbone® are all over TV and the internet. You may be wondering what all the buzz is about—what is wearable technology and how does it work? And most importantly—how can it help you to improve your fitness? Here’s what… Read More »
Nine Months Down—and Three to Go! Will You Reach Your Annual Business Goals?
We’ve entered the fourth quarter—how close are you to reaching your annual goals? If you’re well on your way, congratulations! If you still have a ways to go—or even if you’re not quite sure—it’s time to pause, collect your data and make one final push to reach your business goals for 2015. Here’s what you… Read More »
How to Find (and Successfully Hire) Reliable Employees
The right employees are vital to the future of your business, the satisfaction of your customers, and your reputation in the marketplace. But when you’re in search of new staff, your hiring criteria should go beyond skills and experience—because you need workers who are also reliable. After all, there’s very little value in an employee… Read More »
So… Tell Me About Yourself
Though it sounds simple, this question can make many interviewees sweat. You may wonder what a hiring manager or employer is looking for and how you can answer this question in the right way. What you need to remember is that even though you may feel the urge to give your life story, an employer… Read More »
