Five Tips to Get your Good Work Noticed on the Job

Are you trying to work your way towards a promotion this year? Getting ready to ask your boss for a raise? Try these five tips to get your good work noticed and start leveling up. Create a Feedback Folder A folder full of accolades makes a powerful statement about your good work. Consider starting two… Read More »

Is It Time to Reexamine your Marijuana Testing Policies?

If you’re operating a business in a state that has legalized recreational marijuana, it may be time to reexamine your current marijuana testing policies. What are other businesses doing? How can you keep your work environment safe? Let’s take a look. Federal Laws If your business serves as a federal contractor, or is involved in… Read More »

Four Career Based New Year’s Resolutions to Adopt this Year

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to set impactful resolutions for your career. Yet many New Year’s resolutions fail because they aren’t specific or realistic. Here are four career-based resolutions that can actually stick. Make Time to Attend Local Networking Events and Job Fairs Networking is an incredibly powerful tool for building… Read More »

Looking Back at 2023: Evaluating your Career Progress

2023 is wrapping up, and it’s important to take time to reflect on the progress you made this year. But what should you focus on, and how do you know if you were a success? And, importantly, how can you set future goals to work on in 2024? Here are some tips on evaluating your… Read More »

Creating 2024 Staffing Plans: 3 Important Things to Consider

2024 will be here before you know it, and it’s vital for you to have plans in place to satisfy your staffing needs. But how can you create staffing plans that truly meet your needs? Here are some tips that can help set the stage for a prosperous (and fully staffed!) year ahead. Analyze Emerging… Read More »

Not Everyone is Meant For a Typical 9-5

Not everyone is a morning person who thrives on getting to work bright and early. If you do your best work in the afternoon or even late at night, a typical daytime shift probably isn’t right for you. Fortunately, you have options. Let’s take a look at some common alternatives to the 9-5 work schedule.… Read More »

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Returning to a Former Position

Considering a return to a previous job position? Before making this important decision, it’s essential to reflect and ask the right questions. Here are some things to ponder when trying to decide whether to return to your former role. Why Did I Leave? Start by asking yourself why you initially left the position. Was it… Read More »

How to Optimize your Onboarding Process

Effective onboarding is crucial for welcoming new hires and ensuring their seamless integration into your organization. But putting a new plan into action can be challenging. Onboarding is often part of a larger staffing plan and it interacts with many stakeholders – HR, payroll, benefits, marketing, digital, sales, training, and IT (logins, access, accounts, etc.).… Read More »

How to Stop Candidates from Ghosting You

Is your hiring team struggling with candidates ghosting, or suddenly dropping out of the hiring pipeline without a trace? From enhancing communication to creating a more engaging candidate experience, let’s take a look at how to reduce this persistent issue in the hiring process. Discuss Motivations and Deal Breakers The first step to prevent ghosting… Read More »

A Mentor OR Manager

Manager or Mentor

A Mentor OR Manager You might think that all managers are also mentors. Not every manager is the best choice to be a mentor, and not all mentors should be a manager. A mentor and manager might seem interchangeable, but they are not always the same person. And knowing the difference between these titles will… Read More »