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Are You Ready for Retirement?

jobs2022-08-09T12:59:02-04:00General 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 [...]

Why Are We Ghosting?

jobs2022-08-02T13:42:09-04:00Acing the Interview, All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes, General News|

Serious question, why are we ghosting? This unfortunate habit which surfaced through the abandonment of dating your newest Tinder interest has changed course in the business world and it’s coming in with a bang. People would rather cower to their disagreements than speak the truth and the worst part is that it comes from all directions. I am not just singling out candidates who are ghosting interviews or job offers, I am also shining a light on companies who are ghosting candidates post-interview with no reason as to why they do not want to move forward. The question is why [...]

Considering Relocation?

jobs2022-05-18T15:26:19-04:00General News, Pandemic|

We can all vividly remember surrendering our in-office work life as the pandemic surged, though I bet none of us thought remote work would become a new reality. Over 50% of companies are now fully remote and that has prompted the relocation of their employees as a daily office visit is no longer necessary. Major cities like New York and Los Angeles registered their lowest annual growth in a decade. However, some employees found themselves in a pickle when their employer decided that they would return to in-office work, and they are no longer located within a reasonable commute. If [...]

Why You Shouldn’t No Call No Show

jobs2022-05-13T11:03:50-04:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General News|

Honestly one of the worst things you can do in your work life is a “No Call, No Show (NCNS).” This could apply to an interview, a phone call, or a scheduled shift, and it essentially means that you do not show up without notice or a reason given. This is not a good habit to get into so if you have found yourself committing this act, stop. It’s a slippery slope and like we’ve said before you never know where life will take you. You may think simply not showing up to the interview is no big deal and [...]

Are You Chronically Late?

jobs2022-07-12T08:59:20-04:00General Job Search Advice, General News, Job Efficiency, Networking|

Being “fashionably late” is an excuse that people who are always late give to make themselves feel better, and it isn’t acceptable to your employer. Unfortunately snoozing your alarm 3 or 4 times and rushing out the door is an easy habit to adopt and a very hard one to break. We, humans, are creatures of habit, and we tend to lean toward the solution that gives us the most satisfaction at the moment even if it means difficulty later. It’s easy to think that extra 5-10 minutes will actually make a difference in the ease of getting out of [...]

Don’t Slack on Meeting Etiquette

jobs2022-04-27T13:57:18-04:00Behind 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. […]

Are You Cheating Your Onboarding Process?

jobs2022-04-07T12:58:04-04:00General News, Job Efficiency|

Let’s be straight, the onboarding process does not end when the employee signs the new hire paperwork. It includes everything before and after that point, from the interview to the training process and it should be taken just as seriously for the employer as for the employee. Studies have shown that for a 100-person company with an average salary of $60,000, the turnover replacement cost could range from $750,000 to $3 million. That is not an amount to be taken lightly. Check out our suggestions for an effective onboarding process that will make for a successful future! […]

Got Distractions?

jobs2022-03-24T15:39:22-04:00Behind 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. […]

Have You Checked Your Attitude Lately?

jobs2022-03-23T14:27:44-04:00Awards and Recognition, General News, Motivation|

Whether you’re a cashier in a grocery store or the CEO of a grocery store, your attitude is crucial to your success. In a time where more than 4.7 million people work a remote or hybrid schedule, it is more important than ever to show positive character as things can easily be misinterpreted and ultimately affect your future in your company. […]

A Step in the Direction to Financial Wellness

jobs2022-03-23T14:17:20-04:00General News, Motivation|

The 2022 TIAA Financial Wellness Survey showed that only 22% of people ages 18+ gave themselves a high score of financial wellness. That means that over 70% of people are not confident in their financial status, and in a world of high gas prices and increasing grocery costs saving money can seem like an impossible task. Improving your financial status does not happen overnight and it is never too late to start. It requires baby steps and an abundance of patience, but comfortability in your finances is well worth it. We have compiled a list of ways to get you [...]