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Career Currency: Investing in Your Niche Strengths

In the dynamic world of business, success is not a matter of chance; it’s an investment in your strengths and talents.  Just as astute investors carefully select stocks with promising growth potential, so hiring managers and recruiters actively seek talent to grow their business and add cachet to their portfolio.  That’s why it’s more important than ever to identify and …

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Beyond The Paycheck: Benefits Matter

Job seekers still have opportunities despite market changes and a slowdown in job creation.  Flexible scheduling and innovative benefits are key attractors.  That’s because pandemic-era professionals got used to managing their home and work responsibilities simultaneously.   We need to recognize that values have changed; people want to “work to live”, not “live to work”. Employers who adapt and offer flexible …

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Skills and Strategies for Becoming a High-EQ Leader 

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 societal pressures?  Even individuals boasting exceptional intelligence sometimes …

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Mental Health Matters:  Strategies for Workplace Suicide Prevention

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%) according to The Standard Insurance Company …

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How to Have a Smooth Summer-to-Job Transition

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 summer bills pile up or …