A leader is defined as ‘the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country’. This can be interpreted in several ways, though we believe being a leader goes far beyond the surface. Research shows around 4 million Americans – or 2.6% of the workforce – quit their jobs in October 2022, and poor leadership is believed to be a contributing factor. In a time of uncertainty, people cling to those willing to pave the way to a brighter, more steadfast future. In this blog, we will dissect 6 key components of leadership that we believe to be amongst the most important in creating a posit ..read more

Our staffing services can be just what your business needs when searching for qualified individuals to fill your open roles. Increasing employee demands that cannot always be accommodated by their employer creates a problem. Recent studies show ‘The Great Resignation’ is quickly becoming ‘The Great Regret’ as 80% of participants regret their decision to leave. In fact, many workers report returning to their previous employer, requesting their position back. How will employers mitigate their (likely) hasty resignation and consider rehiring versus incoming qualified candidates? The assistance of ..read more

Regardless of what point you’re at in your career, there has likely been a time you struggled to stand out. There’s always that one employee (teacher’s pet) who envelops the attention, oftentimes scoring opportunities for themselves that you felt deserving of. Being noticed is certainly worth striving for, and plenty achievable for everyone! Fortunately, we are here to give you 5 tips to get to the top of your employers’ list and hopefully land that promotion you’ve been striving for. BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER From being trained on the job to capping off your 10th year, active listening is a skill ..read more

It’s time to discuss the elephant in the room – a gap in your employment. Statistically speaking, over 50% of Americans have had some sort of gap in their career. Sometimes events happen in life that requires you to take a step back in your career (and that’s okay). Below we’ve compiled a list of ways to navigate these gaps on your resume and even in your next interview! A gap in employment can result from a variety of circumstances including: Family-related obligations Getting laid-off Getting terminated Going back to school A family event can include having a baby or taking care of a loved ..read more

Interviewing for a new role can be nerve-racking, to say the least. It’s like going on a first date – trying to find a balance between saying the right things while simultaneously being yourself. It’s important to feel as prepared as possible to alleviate your angst and (hopefully) conclude the interview with a potential job offer. A great way to put your best foot forward is to have a general idea of the interview questions that could be asked and mindfully prepare your answer ahead of time. We’ve compiled a list of common interview questions, followed by appropriate answers to give yourself ..read more

Interviewing for a new role can be nerve-racking, to say the least. It’s like going on a first date – trying to find a balance between saying the right things while simultaneously being yourself. It’s important to feel as prepared as possible to alleviate your angst and (hopefully) conclude the interview with a potential job offer. A great way to put your best foot forward is to have a general idea of the questions that could be asked and mindfully prepare your answer ahead of time. We’ve compiled a list of common interview questions, followed by appropriate answers to give yourself the best s ..read more

There was a time when New York was the ‘city that never sleeps’ – although, now it seems like we live in a world that never sleeps. The glorification of ‘the grind’ has caused people to aim for a state of perpetual motion, putting rest on the back burner. We often, forget to slow down and enjoy what we have while we have it. There are great benefits to slowing down which can lead us to a sense of satisfaction both in and outside of work. Slowing down is not to be confused with procrastination and should be dealt with maturely. There will be times in life when slowing down is not an option. It ..read more

Tax season – you’re likely either rolling your eyes or smiling at the thought. Regardless, it must be done. In this blog, we’ve compiled a list of all your tax needs, including friendly reminders, documents needed, and even trusted places to file. The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has announced the onboarding of more than 4,000 new customer service representatives who are being trained to assist with technical account management as well as understanding and respecting taxpayer rights. Additionally, the IRS encourages you to refrain from filing too early to avoid an amended return. If a major ..read more

It has come to our attention that interview etiquette has gone stale. If it wasn’t already obvious, a poor interview is a 1-way ticket to an impending job search (and likely a long one if you lack interview etiquette). Interviews are like snowflakes – no two are the same. However, there are dos and don’ts that apply to all interviews and if carefully followed, could bring you success. Like Marcus Luttrell once said, “You play like you practice and practice how you play.” A potential employer will not be inclined to believe you will perform differently in the workplace than you do in the interv ..read more

The idea of January can be so refreshing – a clean slate to pave the way toward a brighter future. People tend to think in a very “macro” way when referring to January, putting all of their eggs for the year into this small basket. Before you know it, it’s the 31st, you’ve promised yourself you’d kick it into gear the last 3 Monday’s and you ultimately wind-up feeling like you’ve already failed. That feeling will likely remain prevalent in February because, well, it’s February and the Spring is a better time to start anyway, right? We’re in a bad habit of only focusing on things that give us i ..read more