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21 11, 2018

How to Improve Employee Engagement
How to Improve Employee Engagement

How to Survive the '9-5'

How to Improve Employee Engagement

Anthony Troia2018-11-21T09:03:07-04:00Categories: How to Survive the '9-5'|Tags: benefits, business, career growth, career ladder, employee, employee engagement, employee retention, employees, motivation, open communication, positive environment, small business, team player, work life balance|0 Comments

We discuss the effects of the current low unemployment rate a lot, but it is super important when it comes to running your business! Professionals have so many opportunities at their fingertips to get up and run to if they see one that fits their needs better. It’s hard to attract and retain quality talent, which means you have to try to entice them and prove that you’re the company for them. Once you are working with them, you obviously don’t want them to leave. Find out how to increase employee engagement and retention by reading on! […]

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10 10, 2018

5 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer
5 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers

5 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer

Anthony Troia2018-10-10T08:54:44-04:00Categories: Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: accepting a job offer, benefits, benefits package, career advice, corporate ladder, healthcare, internal growth, job flexibility, job offer, job search, job search advice, performance evaluations, work life balance|0 Comments

Getting a job offer is exciting and you may want to jump to accept immediately! But, it’s important to look at the fine print and details before signing a job offer. There are important questions that you should always ask or know the answer to before deciding if it’s the right decision. A new job or opportunity is a big life-change and it’s important to think and prepare beforehand. […]

20 07, 2018

Link Roundup: Attracting Top Talent with Low Unemployment Rate
Link Roundup: Attracting Top Talent with Low Unemployment Rate

All About Recruiters, Link Roundups

Link Roundup: Attracting Top Talent with Low Unemployment Rate

Anthony Troia2018-07-20T08:52:59-04:00Categories: All About Recruiters, Link Roundups|Tags: benefits, ghosting, health benefits, Hiring, job market, job openings, labor shortage, Recruiters, Recruiting, retirees, salary, sourcing, top talent, unemployment, unemployment rate|0 Comments

It has become increasingly more difficult for companies to fill open roles with a lower pool of candidates to choose from. Top talent candidates are most likely interviewing at several companies, so it is important to prove that you are the best option for them. There are several ways to entice them, which you will learn about in the links below! Individuals want to work for a company that matches their values and needs. […]

6 04, 2018

Link Roundup: What Attracts Job Seekers to an Employer?
Link Roundup: What Attracts Job Seekers to an Employer?

Link Roundups

Link Roundup: What Attracts Job Seekers to an Employer?

Anthony Troia2018-04-06T11:29:24-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: benefits, boss, career, company, employee benefits, employer, job title, job titles, linkedin, Netflix, networking, self awareness|0 Comments

When you begin looking for a new job, there are usually certain companies that you are more interested in working for. In this week’s Link Roundup we’ll be looking at what makes a certain employer more enticing than others. Sometimes it’s benefits and compensation, others times it’s something less tangible like a strong mission and a motivating team. Selected blogs and articles this week examine what makes a company attractive, and we’ve also selected a few articles with strong career and job search advice. […]

29 01, 2018

10 Reasons Why You Should Take a Vacation
10 Reasons Why You Should Take a Vacation

How to Survive the '9-5'

10 Reasons Why You Should Take a Vacation

Anthony Troia2018-01-29T11:08:23-04:00Categories: How to Survive the '9-5'|Tags: benefits, company benefits, productivity, PTO, sick, sleep, vacation, vacation days, work|0 Comments

January 30th is National Plan for Vacation Day, with the intention of more Americans using their paid time off. Many of these days go unused, unfortunately. So in today's blog, we'll be explaining how vacation is not only good for you, it's also good for your career, and your health! It Gives You Something to Look Forward To For starters, having a vacation planned gives you something to look forward to on the calendar. So even if your days at work are long, you know you have something planned down the road that you can get excited about. This helps [...]

1 11, 2017

10 Causes of Stress at Work (And How to Address Them)
10 Causes of Stress at Work (And How to Address Them)

How to Survive the '9-5'

10 Causes of Stress at Work (And How to Address Them)

Anthony Troia2017-11-01T11:41:16-04:00Categories: How to Survive the '9-5'|Tags: benefits, compensation, stress, stressed, work conflict, work life balance, work stress|0 Comments

Today is National Stress Awareness day, so in today’s blog we’ll be highlighting some of the top stressors at work. In addition to identifying these causes of work stress, we’ll also explain how you can address them. While positive stress can be a motivating force, these causes of stress damage work quality and work ethic. They’re in no specific order, but all can be detrimental to a professional career. […]

20 10, 2017

Link Roundup: Career Development & Decisions
Link Roundup: Career Development & Decisions

Link Roundups

Link Roundup: Career Development & Decisions

Anthony Troia2017-10-20T11:28:12-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: benefits, boss, career, career development, employee engagement, fears, fired, linkedin, professional development, resume|1 Comment

Looking to take a few steps down your career path? Then this week’s Link Roundup is just for you! This week’s assortment of links and advice will help you make the right choices in your career. Whether you’re changing fields, figuring out what to do, or if you were just fired, there is some guidance in the links below! […]

25 09, 2017

When to Ask About Benefits During the Hiring Process
When to Ask About Benefits During the Hiring Process

General Job Search Advice

When to Ask About Benefits During the Hiring Process

Anthony Troia2017-09-25T16:40:38-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice|Tags: benefits, benefits package, compensation, job interview, job offer, PTO, vacation days|0 Comments

When you’re considering a job, there are many different factors in play. Most people think of the salary first and foremost, but benefits can be equally important. What can be challenging is knowing when to bring them up in the process. Asking about vacation days in your first interview is a definite mistake. It’s a discussion that should be had later in the process, but just how much later? Today we’ll be answering that question. Below we will outline when is generally the best time to ask about benefits during the hiring process. […]

26 06, 2017

How Company Benefits Are Changing, And Why It Helps You
How Company Benefits Are Changing, And Why It Helps You

How to Survive the '9-5'

How Company Benefits Are Changing, And Why It Helps You

Anthony Troia2017-06-26T10:30:22-04:00Categories: How to Survive the '9-5'|Tags: benefit, benefits, employee benefits, employee engagement, full employment job seeker, Google, job market, Job Satisfaction, job search, work life balance, workplace happiness|0 Comments

If you’ve ever seen “The Internship” you know the film showcases some of the unique benefits of working at Google. Free lunch, nap pods, campus bikes, and a ping pong table break-room are only a few that are shown. You may think the film embellishes on the fun atmosphere of Google, but it’s actually a very accurate portrayal of what it’s like to work for the search giant. Offering quirky benefits may have started in Tech Valley, but it’s now expanded beyond. Many other companies now offer unlimited vacation, nap rooms, and paid parental leave. That’s just to name a [...]

3 05, 2017

Looking Beyond A Job’s Salary
Looking Beyond A Job’s Salary

General Job Search Advice

Looking Beyond A Job’s Salary

Anthony Troia2017-05-03T12:56:36-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice|Tags: benefits, career, compensation, coworkers, ideology, job hopper, Job Satisfaction, job search, money, salary|0 Comments

When you begin a job search, salary is one of the first things considered, which makes sense! Having a job with a salary pays for living expenses, food, gas, and everything else we need to function. However, it’s easy to get sucked into the continual pursuit of more and more money, sometimes at the cost of finding the right job. Today we’re offering an alternate perspective of where to focus in your job search. Read below for more! […]