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Big Tech Companies Announcing Layoffs – What Now?

jobs2022-11-09T15:24:59-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Resources for Job Seekers|

Following a superlative year in 2021, more than 52,000 workers in the U.S. tech sector have been laid off and there is no end in sight. CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has claimed responsibility for their nearly 11,000 layoffs (and rising). He attributes their “biggest layoff in history” to their imprudent hiring in 2021, stating that he, “assumed COVID-driven trends, like the acceleration of e-commerce, would live on past the pandemic.” The question those 11,000 employees share amongst thousands of others is, “what now?” […]

When Bereavement Leave Ends

jobs2022-11-09T14:59:25-05:00Behind the Scenes, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

Grief is arduous and unforgiving. Bouts of uncontrollable sadness are nonlinear and certainly take no consideration of whether you’re in at work or in the comfort of your own home. The loss of a loved one is a sad fact of life and though your world has come to a halt, the world around you keeps on moving. How can you fathom moving forward without your loved one by your side? In this blog, we will offer some suggestions for both employees and employers to support each other through bereavement and return to some sense [...]

How to Handle Election Day in the Workplace

jobs2022-11-08T09:21:04-05:00General News, How To|

“You likely have a divided workplace when it comes to political opinions, which is heightened and maybe even exposed during the political season,” said Stephen Paskoff, CEO of Employment Learning Innovations in Atlanta. Though discouraged, over 80% of workers admit to having political discussions in the workplace and the evasion of such conversation is seemingly out of employers’ control. In this blog, we will discuss steps for both pre-and post-election to intentionally maintain a harmonious work environment. […]

Advice for a December Graduate

jobs2022-11-02T14:46:43-04:00General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters, Services|

Congratulations December Graduates! Whether you are graduating a semester early or a semester late, you are finally at the finish line. Completing your degree is an exciting accomplishment, you should be proud of making it to the end! Before you begin wrapping up your final exams and assignments you may be thinking, when is the best time to start applying for a job? There is no clear answer. Based on your plans, goals, and needs your next step may look different than your fellow graduates. However, if you are ready to begin your professional career, we have some advice [...]

Etiquette for Texting in the Workplace

jobs2022-10-31T15:35:13-04:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Pop Culture Perspective|

Work Texting: Etiquette and Timeliness These days, having a cell phone in your pocket is the norm over having a landline at home. The same is true for having a cell phone in the office as well. Knowing this, what is the best way to communicate with an employee, coworker, or client? When trying to reach someone for work-related matters, depending on the situation, we want them to see it as soon as possible. Sending a text message is quick and easy, but is it professional? Here are some tips for work-related texting and etiquette to help you [...]

Why Researching a Company Prior to Interview Will Give You the Upper Hand

jobs2022-10-27T11:24:13-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|

Why Researching a Company Prior to Interview Will Give You the Upper Hand Researching a company prior to interviewing for their open role is one way to gain the upper hand on your competitors. It will allow you to offer insightful questions, uncover company culture and familiarize yourself with your interviewer(s). Your interviewer will be attentive to your knowledge and excitement about working with the company and a lack thereof can be mistaken for uninterest and ill preparedness. In this blog, you will uncover exactly how and why we recommend researching a company. How to research a company [...]

Quintessential Quarterly Review

jobs2022-10-18T12:15:54-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, How To|

Oftentimes, quarterly reviews are overlooked and labeled insignificant, when in fact, recent studies show employees to be 3x more engaged when they receive frequent feedback. Quarterly reviews, when delivered effectively, are extremely informative, providing clear insight into the direction your company is moving and allowing you to adequately measure success. In this blog, we will unveil tips for hosting a successful quarterly review and how it will benefit your company. […]

5 Free Resources for Job Seekers

jobs2022-10-17T13:17:38-04:00All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of September 2022, unemployment remains on a steady decline, though the demands of job seekers stand persistent. However, whether intentional or not, a job search can pose uncertainty when deciding where to begin. In this blog, we will pride 5 resources, all of which are entirely FREE, that will assist in your job search. […]

Quiet Firing: The Not-So-New Work Trend

jobs2022-10-06T10:32:10-04:00Behind the Scenes|

Call it what you like, but “quiet firing,” has been around for decades and is unfortunately common practice amongst employers. Quiet firing, a.k.a “constructive dismissal,” or, “performance management,” has caused an uproar in response to the viral “quiet quitting” movement. A hasty clap back at a movement that is misunderstood and does not actually imply the resignation of your employee. Recent reports show that over 75% of employees have witnessed or experienced quiet firing during their career and it doesn’t seem as though dismissal of the practice is in our near future. […]

Quiet Quitting: A Phenomenon

jobs2022-10-04T10:53:47-04:00Behind the Scenes|

U.S employee engagement took another step backward during the second quarter of 2022, with the proportion of actively disengaged workers increasing to 18%. The trend of, “quiet quitting,” has gone viral and adopted the attention of our employees. In fact, quiet quitters currently make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce. To reattain the engagement of our employees it’s important to first recognize the signs and possible causes, then compose a plan of action toward a more productive future. […]

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