Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Common Management Mistakes You May Be Making

2022-04-29T09:55:15-04:00Behind the Scenes, Motivation|

This may come as a shock, but a recent study showed that over 80% of people would consider quitting their job due to bad management. If you haven’t lately, it may be time to take a long look in the mirror. The recent events of the world have piled on the stress in every which way and though you may hold a higher role, you are not exempt from feeling it. However, you need to remember that you are the one who employees look to for security and motivation and if you’re not up for the challenge you may be [...]

Don’t Slack on Meeting Etiquette

2022-04-27T13:57:18-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News, How To|

Studies show that in the United States, there are over 50 million meetings held each week. That totals about 11 million meetings per day and over 1 billion per year. With the amount of time we spend in meetings, it seemed fit to brush up on meeting etiquette. It can be easy to forget how to properly conduct yourself in meetings (especially if you’ve adopted a remote schedule). We’ve compiled a list of do’s and don’ts that apply whether you are attending a virtual or in-person meeting. […]

How to Overcome First Day Jitters

2022-04-27T13:34:05-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To, I Am I Can, Motivation|

Picture this, you spend 1+ hours doing your hair and/or makeup, pick out the perfect outfit, and rehearse talking points in the mirror to prepare yourself. In this case, we’re not talking about your first school dance, we’re referencing your first day at a new job. You’re likely mentally and physically prepared, but once you step on the scene you may fold in the pressure. Or you may thrive in a new environment in which case you likely won’t benefit from this read. We’re here to help put your mind at ease with a few tips and tricks to make [...]

Are You (Unintentionally) Hindering Your Job Search?

2022-04-07T13:42:48-04:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice|

If you’ve found yourself in a job search receiving what feels like endless rejection, there might be a culprit. There are factors that may be hindering your job search that (luckily) are in your control, and you may just be overlooking them. We’ve compiled a list of 6 common reasons why you may not make it past the 1st round of interviews or even be considered for an interview in the first place. […]

Got (Remote) Distractions?

2022-04-14T14:22:44-04:00Behind the Scenes, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation|

If you read our previous blog, you know how many distractions can pose a threat in the workplace. If you work remotely, you may not relate to many of the common “in-office” distractions, but to nobody’s surprise working remotely has brought a world of other distractions. So many that we had to make a whole different blog about it. Here are some common remote work distractions and ways to avoid them moving forward. […]

Got Distractions?

2022-03-24T15:39:22-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation|

Distractions in the workplace are something virtually everybody deals with. It’s, unfortunately, more appealing at the moment to let your mind wander than it is to zone in on a new task. Luckily, we have some tips on working past those distractions to add productivity to your workday. […]

Promotion – Are You Afraid to Ask?

2022-03-17T15:45:53-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, How To, I Am I Can, Motivation|

The word “promotion” is defined as the action of raising someone to a higher position or rank. For our purposes, a promotion consists of two key components, a title change which is accompanied by added responsibilities, as well as a salary increase, and if you are a living, breathing human then I can guarantee you have felt deserving of a promotion at one time or another. I can also imagine that you teetered on the line of asking for the promotion and may have ultimately decided against it. Know that the majority of us are inclined to play it safe [...]

Employee Monitoring Software – What Does This Mean for You?

2022-03-17T15:45:09-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Pandemic|

Employee monitoring software. I bet just the name will turn more than a few heads. There are reactions to every action and the pandemic has caused an uproar in employee demands. Aside from the increase in wage requirements, the demand for remote work has created a measurable shift in workplace culture. Studies show that 74% of Americans need a continued remote working arrangement to stay at their current job. It can be hard to recall what workplace culture was like pre-pandemic, but it seems as though employees have been calling the shots since. Employers are forced to act fast in [...]

Lying on Your Resume

2022-03-04T15:31:04-05:00Behind the Scenes, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Believe it or not, 85% of people admit to lying on their resume, and a misrepresentation of your skills or experience can only hurt you, if not immediately, then in the long run. It’s a quick way to burn bridges and hinder your reputation, and I can almost guarantee you will be found out. You may be thinking, “What’s the harm in a slight exaggeration?”, or worse, you may not even realize you are doing it. We’re here to put your mind at ease so you can confirm your resume does not contain any of these falsifications, and if it [...]

Job Rejection

2022-03-01T11:21:21-05:00Behind the Scenes, I Am I Can, Motivation|

It is said that on average 118 people apply for a single job and only about 17 candidates are called for an interview. That being said, it is important to have a game plan for job rejection so if you find yourself in this position, you are prepared. We’ve compiled a list of steps to take post job rejection which, believe it or not, start before the interview. […]

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