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The workforce is seeing historic unemployment highs with over 9 million job openings! Amid the record number, Americans are taking their time looking for work. With an average of 10% of job seekers actively searching to re-enter the workforce.   The question arises, why is unemployment so high when the available job opportunities runneth over?  Recent…

Through the challenges and stress of the pandemic we have all adjusted to a different way of life, this included transitioning to remote work.   A huge curveball with a big learning curve.   A curve that we all have gotten comfortable with and many are unwilling to give up. 18 months into the Pandemic and many…

The Resume is the first impression a job candidate has with a prospective hiring manager.  Because first impressions matter that first glimpse MUST highlight how amazing you are! How can you achieve this with so many other people also seeking to get noticed?  Simple, you need to spend time on crafting your resume!  The #1…

Offering and receiving a compliment can pose some difficulties.   It plays a critical role in building and maintaining relationships at work.  A compliment is one of the most powerful ways to let someone know that we value and appreciate them.  Although these are positive interactions it can be surprisingly tricky to navigate for both giver…

Creating a sustainable work life balance can be a challenge.  We all juggle a variety of roles in our day to day lives and for most of us, it can be difficult to make time for ourselves.   We all face challenges and research shows that 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness during their…

Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949. The entire month of May to bring awareness to the prevalence of Mental illness and help reduce the stigma that accompanies it.  Our physical and mental health are directly related and maintaining a workplace that promotes both physical and mental health is crucial to employee morale.  We…

Gig economy is a new term  getting a lot of attention these days.  It is a growing trend of independent, freelance, and often short-term work with more and more people working in it.  While we can’t be certain that gig economy is the new future of work,  the benefits of this increasingly popular system are…

Is finding a new job at the top of your list for 2021? If yes, we have some important tips that will help you as you journey to find work in the recovering job market. Forget what worked in the past and learn what’s new. Standards we thought we knew about the hiring process have…

Has your team’s productivity levels dropped? This is a necessary question for leaders to ask themselves. The long term effects of unmotivated staff can lead to devastating declines in company revenue. Avoid this pitfall by applying these 4 simple tips to increase productivity levels and improve overall morale.   Access to these resources often increases independence…

Bad days at work are inevitable and sometimes there is no way to avoid them.  However, the way you handle these rough days makes all the difference in your attitude, productivity, confidence and in how others view you.  When those bad days occur use these five simple tools to improve the moment. Take a Break…