Nearly everyone has worked with an agency to find a job at one time or another. But did you ever think about recruiting as a career? If you are an enthusiastic and motivated person and into helping others toward new and exciting opportunities, then recruitment might be the rewarding and fulfilling career for you! Committed recruiters change […]
What if that perfect job ̶ you know, the one that launches you to corporate stardom ̶is out there, but it just can’t find you? LinkedIn®, the premier social media networking platform for workers and employers, heightens your visibility and helps you connect with businesses looking for your specific skills. It’s sort of like Facebook for the working […]
Have you noticed lately that you aren’t entirely on your game, your attention-span seems sluggish, or you’re burned out by 3 pm? It could be that you are too busy juggling work, life, and family to focus on work. Or it could be that what you do or don’t put in your mouth is affecting your performance. We […]
As another year draws to a close, it’s a good idea to reflect on the ways social movements have impacted how we do business, especially in areas like wages, benefits, and procedures. If you’ve been a regular reader of our Partnership Employment blog page, you’ll know we have touched on many key issues that have challenged […]
Why it’s important to combat incivility in the workplace Most of America cringed when SNL’s Pete Davidson said that newly elected Texas Republican Dan Crenshaw, the decorated former Navy SEAL who lost an eye in an IED explosion in Afghanistan, looked like a “hit man from a porno movie.” Helped by a humorous, but a […]
Although hoodies and harem pants no longer raise eyebrows in some workplaces, there is a lot of confusion today over what is appropriate to wear to work. And if it is your first day on the job, showing up inappropriately dressed can really get you off to a poor start. That’s because, rightly or wrongly, first […]
There’s nothing like voter fear to get politicians moving! In an unusual show of bipartisanship, the Mass legislature quickly came together in June and produced Bill H.4640, commonly called the “Grand Bargain.” Signed immediately by governor Charlie Baker, the public-private collaboration places Massachusetts in the company of seven other states that have...
With Labor Day behind us and the kids back to school, now is the time for companies and potential employees to connect. As hiring managers hurry to place people ASAPin unfilled positions from the dog days of summer, job seekers will be happy to know that September and October are two of the hottest months in the […]