Gratitude for the Win! You’ve heard the saying; a grateful heart is a happy heart. It makes sense then that a culture of gratitude in the workplace creates a happy workplace. However, the impact of expressing appreciation may have a larger impact than you realize. As recent research has discovered, these are the biggest areas […]
The Holiday Burnout is Real The holidays are approaching quickly, bringing joyous festivities and annual activities. The holidays also bring a long list of extra tasks. These to-do list items are often added onto an already full stack of obligations, increasing your stress. Avoid the holiday burnout at work with these simple tips and get […]
High Demand Skills At the beginning of the year, LinkedIn revealed the most in-demand skills of 2018. The list included mostly technical skills – cloud and distributed computing, statistical analysis and data mining, middleware and integration software, and more. However, not all high demand skills include hard skills. In fact, 57% of business leaders in this […]
Make the Most of Your Social Media to Get Hired Seventy-three percent of millennials found their last position through a social media site. While different sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are becoming popular platforms for finding your next job, they can also help you land your next job. We will cover five easy steps […]
Skills Gap as a Hot Topic The skills gap is a hot topic. While the existence of a skills gap is debatable, it opens up important implications for businesses. How can we prepare workers for the changing workforce and better match employers to jobs? The skills gap describes the difference between the skills employers are […]
Work Life Balance is Crucial Help your employees find work life balance with these tips. By showing your employees that family and personal life are important, you will gain more loyal employees – saving you time and resources down the line. Be Flexible with Schedules Offering flexibility with your employees’ schedules will go a long […]
Benefits Trends You Need to Know Unemployment is at record low levels creating a highly competitive employment market. Employers are searching for options to attract and retain top talent like raising pay to introducing new benefits. From changes in healthcare options to student loan assistance, these are the most influential trends in employee benefits this […]
Gen Z and Work For years, Millennials have borne the brunt of criticism and scrutiny – whether deserved or not (avocado toast comes to mind). Oftentimes, those calls from frustrated Boomer employers were returned with memes and hashtags from the forlorn Millennials. However, as Millennials rise in ranks and age, they are assuming more of […]
Big Hiring Trends in 2018 In April of this year, the U.S. unemployment rate hit a low of 3.9 percent. A tight labor supply presents new hiring challenges. Technology continues to evolve and change the hiring and recruiting process. Follow along as we detail the biggest hiring trends of 2018 and its impact on staffing […]
Improve Your Health and Vacation Time Summer is upon us and with the sunny season comes visions of beach trips and flights to new places. Before you lose sight of your dream vacation and dismiss the idea as foolish, consider this. Taking your hard-earned vacation time is good for your mental and physical health. From […]