Motivation

Motivation

5 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

2022-09-29T09:10:17-04:00Acing the Interview, Motivation|

“Do you have any questions?” Interestingly enough, it’s at that exact moment that your mind goes blank and you can’t recall any of the questions you had intended to ask upon concluding your interview. An interview is a two-way conversation, and it’s important that you gain clarity on whether this position is the right fit. Additionally, asking questions not only shows your interest in the position, but it gives the interviewer direct insight into your intentions. Below you will find 5 questions that should be at the top of your list. […]

Legit Leadership

2022-09-15T08:49:54-04:00Behind the Scenes, Motivation|

Leadership is defined as ‘the action of leading a group of people or organization’. This can be interpreted in several ways, though we believe the true meaning of leadership goes far beyond the surface. In November 2021, a recorded 4.5 million U.S. workers quit their jobs and poor leadership is believed to be a contributing factor. In a time of perpetual change, people are clinging to those willing to pave the way to a brighter, more steadfast future. In this blog, we will dissect 6 key components of leadership that we believe to be amongst [...]

5 Tips to Be a 5 Star Employee

2022-08-09T12:59:39-04:00Awards and Recognition, How To, Motivation|

Whether you’re a new kid on the block or going into your 10th year with your company, you may have found difficulty making yourself stand out amongst your colleagues at one time or another. There always seems to be that one person who swoops in with ease and steals the attention, oftentimes scoring opportunities for themselves that you may not be offered. Becoming a star employee is certainly worth striving for, and plenty achievable for everyone! Fortunately, we are here to give you 5 tips to get to the top of your employers’ list and [...]

Are You Ready for Retirement?

2022-08-09T12:59:02-04:00General News, Motivation|

Are you preparing for retirement? Whether you’ve recently entered the workforce or are a seasoned vet, preparing for your retirement should be at the top of your “to-do” list, and if you fail to prepare, you should prepare to fail. The last place you want to find yourself is at the cusp of 50 years old, having not yet begun a retirement account of some sort. Luckily for you, there are a variety of options available at your fingertips when it comes to preparing for retirement. You will need to research your options and determine [...]

Are You Prepared?

2022-05-13T10:26:47-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation|

The word “prepared” is defined as – making ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity. Being prepared is necessary for almost all tasks related to your job (and life). The act of being prepared is something that should be continuously practiced and put forth in every given situation. I’m not just talking about coming prepared with a pen or pencil. Being prepared goes as far as when you task someone with something and preparing them the best you can to get the task done. If you’re thinking back to that email you sent to Jim this morning with unclear [...]

How Do You Learn Best?

2022-05-13T10:17:31-04:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation|

How do you learn best? If you don’t know, you should find out and perfect it. You may be hands-on, needing to perform a task with your own hands to understand how and why you’re doing it. You may be a diligent note-taker because writing it down helps it to stick into your brain so you can repeat it later. You may be visual and need to watch someone perform the task at which point you can likely repeat it down to every detail. So, which of these are you? Or in what combination? Scientists claim that on any given [...]

How Far Will You Go to Make Your Employees Happy?

2022-05-09T14:51:42-04:00Awards and Recognition, How To, Motivation, Pandemic|

Let’s be honest, sometimes we employees don’t make it easy on our employers. With increasing employee demands, employers are frantic to find a solution that will keep the company profitable and the employees happy. So, we ask, how far are you willing to go to make your employees happy? Regardless of what is “right” or “wrong”, the divide between employee and employer needs to be addressed. What requests being made by employees are feasible, and which ones are completely out of the park? This decision needs to be addressed per company, considering company values and structure. […]

Are You Trainable?

2022-04-29T10:04:32-04:00General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation|

One of the best features you can have as a new hire or potential hire is to be trainable. As simple as it sounds, it’s not a concept that is always easily grasped. Being trainable extends from the ability to learn new information being taught to you as well as understanding culture and the people who define it. Your receptiveness to new information can greatly make or break your success in a new role and It is something you will want to be attentive to. It is an entirely teachable trait, no pun intended, and it is worth working on [...]

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 [...]

What’s Your Morning Routine?

2022-04-27T14:09:56-04:00How To, Motivation|

How do you start your morning? Whether you are doing it intentionally or not I’ll bet you have a routine that you practice daily. Studies have shown that 88% of people carry out a morning routine, and among them, over 90% were more productive because of it. So, think back to this morning, did you wake up before your family to enjoy a cup of coffee peacefully? Did you get in a good sweat session? Play with your fur babies? It is human nature to adapt to a routine that will leave you feeling satisfied and prepared to start your [...]

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