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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 [...]

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 [...]

Are You Prepared?

jobs2022-05-13T10:26:47-04:00Behind 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?

jobs2022-05-13T10:17:31-04:00Behind 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?

jobs2022-05-09T14:51:42-04:00Awards 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. […]

Is Your Productivity Lacking?

jobs2022-05-09T14:41:48-04:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Uncategorized|

If you feel like your productivity has been slowly dwindling, you may not be alone. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a 4.5% increase in productivity, including 2.6% in the US which Is the largest recorded increase since the 1970s. One of the few silver linings brought on by a seemingly endless year. Unfortunately for us, what goes up, must come down. Productivity flatlined in 2021 and is projected to actually revert by 0.2% in 2022. The question is, why? Is it due to increased hours of work as the economy reopens? Perhaps due to the effects of The Great Resignation? Or [...]

Are You Skimping on Employee Check Ins?

jobs2022-04-29T10:46:54-04:00Behind the Scenes|

When was the last time you checked on your employees? Do you offer weekly touch bases? Quarterly reviews? With The Great Resignation afloat it is highly recommended to check in on your employees to hopefully avoid losing them. Some people have a hard time approaching their higher-ups with concerns while some, as you know, may have no problem voicing their opinions on what seems like a daily basis. You have to be able to differentiate who is just complaining to complain (we all know a few people) vs. who may actually be struggling with something that could ultimately lead to [...]

Are You a Serial Job Hopper?

jobs2022-04-29T10:34:33-04:00General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|

Statistically speaking, workers who are highly educated are less likely to stay at a job for a longer period of time. More specifically high school-educated workers stay with their employers over 30% longer than those with Bachelor’s Degrees. ‘Job Hopping’ is defined as an individual who has held multiple job titles at multiple different companies in a short period of time. So, I ask, are you a job hopper? […]

Are You Trainable?

jobs2022-04-29T10:04:32-04:00General 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

jobs2022-04-29T09:55:15-04:00Behind 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 [...]