Blog and Insights (Page 4)

Sep 29, 2023-6 min read

In a world where headlines are frequently dominated by tales of executives, politicians, and community leaders faltering in their responsibilities to both their organizations and the people they serve, the question arises: what sets apart a steadfast, decisive, and adaptable leader from one who crumbles under the weight of economic, geopolitical, and...

Sep 12, 2023-6 min read

A silent struggle often goes unnoticed in workspaces and home offices across America until it’s too late. That’s why September is Suicide Prevention Month, urging us to shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of mental wellness within the professional community. Since 2020, nearly half of American workers reported experiencing mental health issues (46%)...

Sep 1, 2023-6 min read

Enjoying free time, getting reacquainted with your teenagers, or spending more time in the mountains and beaches – what’s not to love about a lazy summer, especially if you left your job last spring? However, with the certainty of summer’s end comes the realization that your career waits for no one. So do not let […]

Aug 25, 2023-5 min read

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been front and center in the news lately, especially regarding its potential to transform the job market. The two most popular artificial intelligence brainiacs, Bing AI, and ChatGPT, enlightened us on their versions of which occupations a cybernetic Armageddon could eventually obliterate. Check to see if your job is at risk...

May 17, 2023-5 min read

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to Mental Health America, this year’s theme is Look Around, Look Within. It’s an essential theme for today because many outside and inside influences have affected our well-being in the past few years, including in the work environment. Therefore, business owners need to understand the everyday factors […]

May 2, 2023-6 min read

LinkedIn, the premier social media networking platform for workers and employers, heightens visibility and helps you connect to businesses looking for specific skills. Like a resume, this site is essential to communicating your personal brand to prospective employers and colleagues. What’s more, for 77% of recruiters, LinkedIn is the go-to place to find...

May 1, 2023-3 min read

The “Great Reshuffle” Continues Reality checks are never pleasant, but thousands of tech workers, some enviably the recipients of sky-high salaries, free lattes, and even massages, are among the nearly 100,000 caught up in mass layoffs so far in 2023. And it is not just the tech sector in downsizing mode. Intelligenz reports that as […]

Apr 20, 2023-5 min read

Gen Zers are constantly learning. But not necessarily by earning the traditional college degree. Through the pandemic years, college enrollments actually dropped 6.6%. That’s 1,025,600 students! Associate degrees fell by 6.2%. But that doesn’t mean Gen Zs aren’t motivated to learn. A recent study showed 56% of Gen Z teens prefer skills-based jobs in fields...

Feb 1, 2023-5 min read

If the government’s recent document debacle has taught us anything, properly handling and storing critical paperwork is essential! If we are honest, some of us might feel a modicum of sympathy for these politicians, especially when we consider what our own document handling looks like: stacked in-boxes, file drawers stuffed with old receipts and invoices,...

Dec 14, 2022-4 min read

Savvy hiring managers have long known that the best source of high-level, well-trained employees is employed referrals, not sifting for graduated individuals in the desired field. For one, new graduates often don’t have real-world experience. It’s one thing to learn about accounting from a textbook and another to put it immediately to use in a […]