Can Exercise Boost Your Job Performance?
Did you know that implementing exercise into your routine can positively impact your work performance? It’s not about achieving a certain “figure,” but rather about helping your body to feel its best so it can perform its best. What type of exercise and frequency is up to you, but those who prioritize their health tend to see greater results. […]
Here’s Why You Should Be Regularly Updating Your Resume
Mass layoffs are still among us and the decision of who to kick and who to keep is typically financially strategic. Seniority won’t save you. Nobody likes having to look for a new job let alone after being suddenly laid off with no income and no prospects. Updating your resume is a close second to having to search for a new job on the misery scale so periodically updating it through your career may save you a headache. Here are a few reasons why you should consistently update your resume (even if you are employed). […]
Turn Procrastination into Productivity
A recent study conducted by Darius Foroux revealed that over 80% of the workforce procrastinates for 1+ hours per day. The overwhelming pressure that comes post-procrastination can either be the driving force for completion or cause you to crumble. With such a large portion of the workforce admittedly procrastinating, the question becomes, how can you turn procrastination into productivity? […]
Prioritizing Professional Growth & Development
Professional growth and development play integral parts in any professional’s career. They enable people to develop new skills, advance their qualifications, and become better employees. However, growth is in the hands of each individual and it is up to them how far they go. Not everybody wants to climb a professional ladder, and that’s okay! Below we’ve provided a few tips and tricks for those that do! […]
Healthcare Benefits on the Rise
Open enrollment is around the corner and employers are scrambling to accommodate the rising cost. The annual premium for individual coverage has risen more than $225 per year on average, and family coverage has risen more than $700 per year on average from 2010 to 2022. Statistically speaking, prices for healthcare grow much faster than inflation and that combined with increasing employee demands has companies, both large and small, forced to make difficult decisions. […]
Are You Meeting Life’s Demands?
There is simply not enough time in the day to meet life’s demands. Aside from working 40 +/- hours per week, we stretch ourselves so thin just to keep up. Pressures to perform come from every direction – play with our animals, keep our kids fulfilled, spend quality time with family and friends, maintain our homes (i.e., laundry, dishes, house projects), keep active, embrace a healthy lifestyle, somehow get 7-8 hours of sleep every night and don’t forget about your partner. […]
Is Resignation Really the Answer?
Considering resignation? Deciding to resign from your job is a huge decision, and before making a rash decision, you should consider all of your options and their consequences. Asking these questions will help you make an informed decision. […]
Boost Your Motivation With These 6 Steps
Motivation in the workplace is something everyone struggles with from time to time. Staying focused and inspired at work does not always come naturally. Here are six ways to boost your motivation if you've been struggling. Eat the frog. Starting your day with the completion of your most challenging tasks builds confidence and momentum to carry you through the rest of your day. Everything after that point will feel easier. It’s like learning to hit a baseball using a tiny wiffle ball – the baseball gives you a much larger target than the wiffle ball increasing your chances of a hit. Surround yourself with motivated team members. The people [...]
The Employee Lifecycle
Everybody seems to be talking about the candidate experience, but what about the employee lifecycle? The employee lifecycle includes everything from attraction to exit and if you’re not giving necessary attention to each of these (7) components, you could be limiting your growth potential. […]
Cross-Train – Or Somebody Else Will
In a recent poll, we asked our LinkedIn followers, “Is your current role related to what you went to school for?” Of the 152 respondents, the results are as follows: 59% - No, had a change of direction 37% - Yes, and I still love it 4% - Yes, but considering a change Well, over half of the respondents are currently in a role unrelated to their education. In fact, 50% of our team at Walrath Recruiting is currently in a role unrelated to their educational background. What this tells us is that these 89 people (or 59%) were given an opportunity that allowed them to grow outside of their [...]
