Mental Health in The Workplace

2021-04-13T08:50:39-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News|

Millions of Americans deal with mental health issues. There can be a variety of reasons as to why people struggle with mental illness, but oftentimes the stress of work can make things worse. That’s why it’s important to support and understand the importance of mental health, no matter what your role in the workplace is. […]

Marketing Strategies to Help Any Business   

2021-03-25T08:44:19-04:00General News, Networking|

Starting a business isn’t easy, and neither is growing it. From finding a target market to figuring out how to reach them and what grabs their attention, a lot goes into successfully marketing a company.   To add to that, there are so many different strategies that can be used and most people want to pull their hair out trying to figure out which will work best. The matter of the fact is this: Whatever got your business to this point, most likely won’t get it to the next point. To successfully market your business, you need to utilize an array [...]

Performance Reviews: Making Them Effective

2021-02-18T08:56:22-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Job Efficiency|

Performance Review can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the work year. This is not only true for employees but managers as well. Performance reviews are a formal assessment of an employee, where his or her job performance is evaluated and documented. These reviews take into consideration an employee’s impact, performance, development, and growth. It is not only useful for employees to gauge their success and career development, but also for management to keep the business running its best. In the past, performance reviews have been conducted yearly. Recently, however, many managers execute performance reviews quarterly. More frequent [...]

How to Leave a Job Professionally

2021-02-04T10:24:20-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News|

Many people make the choice to leave their current job on a daily basis. This isn’t something that should be frowned upon, as long as it is done in a professional manner. Poor work-life balance, a need for more money, lack of opportunity for growth, and overall better offers are all valid reasons to leave a job. Whether you’re feeling guilty about leaving or simply despise your job, you still need to pull it together and give notice in a professional and respectable way. It’s never a good idea to burn bridges with former bosses or colleagues, especially when staying [...]

Ageism in the Workplace

2021-01-19T08:23:36-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Job Efficiency|

While age is just a number to many, some may find it hard to climb the corporate ladder as the years go on. This may come as a surprise since there are legitimate laws put in place to avoid age discrimination, but it is unfortunately still alive and well. People are being counted out of the workforce as young as their mid-thirties, but there are ways to fight back! Keep reading to find out how to recognize and battle ageism in the workplace.   […]

Managing a Remote Team

2021-01-14T14:01:13-05:00General News, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Pandemic|

Businesses and companies have gone global. Communication is at an all-time high. Not only were people forced to work from home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the option is present almost everywhere. Some businesses even outsource their marketing and administrative tasks which means even more remote work.   So with all of this globalization and change, the role of managers is evolving as well. Managing a remote team that is not in the same spot at the same time every day is no easy task. While it can be rewarding since there is no restraint on location and the best [...]

Back to Work: Office Perks Post COVID

2021-01-07T11:56:34-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Pandemic, Pop Culture Perspective|

Employers of all sizes are implementing new office and employment perks to attract top talent and help with the transition back to the office post-pandemic. Whether it be an office design that accommodates social distancing, resources to help with stress and anxiety, or social areas, there are so many ways to up your office! This will not only make employees feel safe and happy but also attract new talent and give your company a competitive edge in hiring. […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

2020-12-31T09:03:58-05:00I Am I Can, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers|

You’re not sure how to start a project, so you put it off. Or, you’re afraid that an email doesn’t convey your message or level of competence so you delete it later. You compare yourself to your colleagues because you need to be the best, leading you to beat yourself down and dim your talent. If you’ve ever dealt with a situation like this or similar feelings, you may be in the same boat as up to 82% of working Americans. Imposter Syndrome can be a huge career hurdle for many. Any individual, whether it be entry-level, professional-level, or students, [...]

A Guide to Outplacement Services

2020-12-24T10:34:17-05:00General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

What is Outplacement? Outplacement services have become a rapidly growing and almost required part of every company. An outplacement service helps a terminated employee transition into a new job by guiding them through the job search. Employers typically have this in play for when they are forced to make cuts. There are many different types of outplacement services with different options. Some are as cheap as $750/employee but others range into the thousands. If a company has an outplacement service, it should be mentioned in the severance package. So what’s that? A severance package is an agreement made at the [...]

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