Small businesses have taken a hit throughout the pandemic. From laying off employees, opening shortly before shut-down with quarantine, or simply the lack of funds to keep the business open. Going into 2022, here are some tips to improve small business success in the new year. […]
2022 is here! In with the self-care and improvements, and out with the bad habits. As we leave 2021, here are 4 work habits to leave with it. Check it out! […]
If you’re looking for a better year ahead, and plan on setting goals for 2022; you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list on how to make and keep new years resolutions, how to set strong goals, and even some ideas on what types of goals to set. With two days to go before the New Year – let’s dive in! […]
LinkedIn is a great resource to further your career and grow your network. We’ve also reached the point where not having a profile may hurt your job search. Now more than ever, it’s important to have a profile set up and active. However, since it is a professional social network, it behaves slightly differently from the likes of Facebook and Twitter. There is also a different set of rules. Today we’ll explain some of those rules and why you shouldn’t break them. […]
If you don’t have a profile photo up on LinkedIn, you should get one as soon as possible! LinkedIn studies have shown that having a profile photo can increase profile views up to 21 times, and connections 9 times. You shouldn’t miss out on those opportunities, so it’s time to upload a photo! Today we have all the advice you need to take the perfect photo for your LinkedIn profile! Before talking about the technical decisions to be made when taking the photo, it’s important to realize the purpose of the photo. On LinkedIn, your profile photo influences whether people [...]
If you’re currently looking for a new position, you’re probably looking at many job descriptions each day. All of the different terminologies can get confusing. If you’re not sure what the difference is between contract to hire and direct hire is, we’re here to help! We’ll break down all the different ways a job can be classified, and what they mean. In addition, we’ll discuss the different payment structures and work hours as well. […]
Workplace change is common across all types of organizations. While some employees may embrace change, most find it overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. From adopting a new program or software to making physical changes within the office, any type of change can be difficult. This is especially true when the staff is not in the loop about changes being made. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, changes were made rapidly and without employee consultation. Similarly, changes such as mergers or acquisitions are typically confidential until things are finalized. Since not all changes can be run by staff [...]
You may have seen job descriptions that are looking for a ‘self-motivated’ person, or someone who is a real ‘go-getter’. While the latter isn’t the most professional term, both of these descriptors find their way into job descriptions. So what are companies using this lingo really looking for? They want a proactive worker. Read on below for more reasons why people with this quality are in demand by employers. […]
It’s already known that the benefits a company offers play a huge part in the employees they attract and retain. Before accepting a job, candidates take a lot of things into consideration besides just salary. In our blog “What Makes a Job Desirable”, we discuss an array of benefits that attract top talent, but now we are digging deeper into a benefit not many companies offer but is highly sought after. Childcare benefits have become a huge factor for many working parents when deciding on their next job. Jobs that offer child care benefits have a leg-up when competing against [...]
