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5 Ways to Stand Out (that don’t compromise your work-life balance)

jobs2025-06-16T11:09:15-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, General News, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

Hustle culture is when a workplace places an intense focus on productivity, ambition, and success, with little regard for rest, self-care, or any sense of work-life balance. Gen Z’ers are every bit more ambitious (and even more anxious) than the overworked millennials before them, but they’re redefining what success looks like between work and life. We’re offering five ways to stand out amongst your colleagues that don’t threaten your work-life balance. […]

What’s in Your Paycheck

jobs2025-06-16T11:09:46-04:00General News|

Amongst the top cited reasons for job dissatisfaction is a lack of compensation, and in a day where the price of basic necessities is inflated, you may find yourself paying closer attention to your budget than ever before. With more than half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, it’s imperative to know and understand your take-home. […]

4 Mistakes You May Be Making in a Position of Management

jobs2025-06-16T11:10:13-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

A recent study concluded that over 80% of people would consider quitting their job due to bad management. Arguably the most important role of a manager is to drive employee well-being and empowerment – that’s why you get paid the big bucks. A small effort on your part may go a long way with your employees and we are here to bring light to habits you may have unknowingly adopted that are extremely fixable to create a more productive and positive culture! […]

Revisit Employee Retention

jobs2025-06-16T11:10:33-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, How To|

You’ve been searching for months, interview after interview, and you finally land a qualified candidate, an incredible asset to your team – now how do you keep them aboard? What are some of your top retention strategies, and do you make that a priority? Employee retention is a key metric used in the selection and acceptance of a job for a job seeker. Employees have more options than ever when it comes to choosing a workplace that benefits their needs and lifestyle and they are not afraid to jump ship for a seemingly better opportunity. Here are some of [...]

Understanding Burnout

jobs2025-06-16T11:11:12-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News|

Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Believe it or not, burnout is the #1 reason employees in the U.S. seek alternate employment. Although there is no specific medical diagnosis, it can be simpler to spot than you’d think. Here are ways to prevent burnout, and how to deal with it when it arises. […]

Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers

jobs2023-06-09T09:15:15-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How To|

A study of nearly 5,000 Gen Z’ers found that over 60% of full-time candidates receive multiple job offers during their search. To best decipher between offers, it’s important to learn all that there is to know about each job and organization. Gathering all the facts will help you conduct an analysis of all your offers and choose the right one. […]

Job Hopping Could Hinder Long-Term Career Growth

jobs2023-05-24T10:47:35-04:00General Job Search Advice|

‘Job Hopping’ is defined as an individual who has held multiple job titles at multiple different companies in a short period of time. In 2023, inflation has caused over 90% of employees to seek alternate employment, in search of a compensatory salary. A potential employer may be less inclined to offer you an interview, let alone a job if your resume indicates ‘job hopper’. To remedy this, recent job postings are demanding candidates have no more than 3 jobs in the last 10 years. Is a higher salary in the interim worth potentially damaging your long-term career growth? [...]

Is Unlimited PTO Too Good to Be True?

jobs2023-05-19T10:30:11-04:00Behind the Scenes|

The phrase, “unlimited PTO,” is probably accompanied by an exciting feeling in your belly and a smile ear-to-ear. Now you can go on both family vacations, attend your friend’s bachelorette week in Nashville, and still have extra time to extend your holiday breaks with no remorse, right? Not exactly. Some things sound too good to be true for a reason, and if you have to ask, “What’s the catch?” there’s probably a good reason why. In this blog, we will uncover some of the “cons” to consider as both an employee and an employer when talking about unlimited PTO. [...]

How Are You ‘PTO-ing’?

jobs2023-05-17T11:02:45-04:00How To|

Believe it or not, there is a recommended process when it comes to requesting PTO, and with summer upon us we thought it was the perfect time for a refresher. This applies to those of us who are in a current role as well as those who are in a job search. This is certainly not to discourage you from scheduling that vacation because we’re right behind you, just keep in mind there is a professional way to do it to ensure a smooth transition out the door as well as when you come back. To begin, you need [...]

Searching for a Job While You’re Employed

jobs2023-03-28T11:00:22-04:00General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

Looking for new employment while currently employed is strenuous. If you find yourself in this position, there are 4 main rules to abide by and they are: keep your position, keep it private, keep it professional, and keep it a priority. […]