Since the breakout of COVID-19, the world was forced into quarantine. Consequently, the industry and workplaces had to go remote. As we have learned, the world was unprepared for this situation. It impacted world economies and how we used to work in workplaces. The only best solution to get back to normal is through vaccination. It is the need of the hour to revive the workplaces and offices. There are now many vaccines available with different success ratios. Until now, more than 6.9 billion doses of vaccines have been administered around the world. Mainly, because of the new variant, compani ..read more

Every once in a while, we need to escape the daily routine and spend some time with ourselves. Of course, summer is the best time to take a break and relax. Bask in the sunny days enjoying and doing things that you have always wanted to do. Here is how you can maintain the perfect balance between work, health, family, and creativity! Summer is when you can relax and get lazy, but you should not cut off work completely. If you do not work from time to time, it will be difficult for you to work when the break is over. Enjoy your time and enjoy your time off but also keep working at specific inte ..read more

The key to successful online interviewing is preparing well in advance. As more and more companies lean towards online interviewing and working remotely, online meetings and interviews have become common practice. Some positions may require a combination of in-person and virtual interviews. A virtual interview carries just as much weight as an interview conducted in person. Being well prepared is key. Here are a few quick tips to help you succeed in your next virtual interview. Making Sure You Are Connected First and foremost, make sure you have a good internet connection. It is an absolute ..read more

No matter the form in which negativity is conveyed, it is damaging in the workplace. It may be found in gossip, attitude, general communication and can even distort a business’s outlook. For instance, negatively can lead to distrust within the team, decrease engagement or liability issues if it continues into harassment. Negativity can suck the energy from everything and everybody in its path. Therefore, we can feel drained after spending time with someone who has a negative state of mind. It is not surprising we feel this way as negativity is not a person’s natural state of mind; it takes a l ..read more

Thousands of employees in Canada are working from home waiting to return to normalcy, but what we once knew as normal might not mean going back to the office full-time. For many, commuting to work, interacting face-to-face with colleagues is not likely to be what you remembered or what you were hoping for last year. The traditional office workspace is forever changing. The pandemic-induced experiment of working from home has altered perspectives on work, flexibility, and safety in the office. COVID is here to stay, and we can no longer see when and how much effort it will take to put things ba ..read more

What do successful employees do differently than other employees?  You know the ones that get the promotions, raises, and great opportunities handed to them. Well, it turns out, quite a lot. Here are the top 10 tips on how the best employees take the best approach in their work lives on the road to success. Dressing For The Job They Want It has been said a thousand times, but it constantly holds true. People look to those above them and emulate their clothes and how they present themselves, interact with others, and their approach to work. Leadership Opportunities People who want that pro ..read more

It’s always very important to always represent yourself in a classy manner on social media, i.e., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram. Potential employers always search your name; first impressions last a lifetime. I tell people this all the time. If you portray yourself in a non-positive manner while on social media, you may not fit into a company’s corporate culture. For this reason, I have privacy control on all my social media. Email Addresses When searching for a job, always have a professional email address?  For example, your email address could be shannona@xyz.com or ..read more

Most job applicants have faced a job interview at some point in their lives. Sometimes we face interviews more than one time, and certain rules apply during the interview. This article will discuss the top 10 things to do and not do in an interview. Things To Do In An Interview  Do complete research. Please do whatever you can to learn about the company and its services before entering the interview. Dress up properly. Appearance matters! When you go for an interview, try to dress as appropriately as possible. Keep in mind that some businesses do not require a suit and tie or dress or pan ..read more