With everything that has changed in 2020, we all want to get back to normal (or something resembling normal) as soon as possible. However, if we jump back into the water too fast or without the necessary precautions, we could risk the safety of our employees, our families, and our friends. As workplaces begin to… Read More »
5 Ways to Cultivate a Positive Workplace
“Nobody is great by themselves, and you’re no better than your team” – John Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO of Whole Foods In today’s demanding business climate, we spend half our lives at work. These hours in the work bubble can be full of stressors, challenges, and uncertainty. Now, more than ever, it is important to… Read More »
Creating a Standout Cover Letter & Resume!
Having an impressive resume is a key factor in getting an interview for your dream job. While having the right experience and training is important to job recruiters, it also matters how your cover letter and resume looks. Most applications are not read in full but skimmed. Your personality and qualifications should jump of the… Read More »
8 Tips to Maximize your Productivity
As we adjust to the new face of the workplace, lines between work, home, family, and play are starting to become blurred. Whether your hours at the office have become shorter or you are working from home for the foreseeable future, we have all had to readjust certain habits to find a balance within our… Read More »
5 Tips to Prepare for a Video Interview
Given the impact of COVID-19, business is being conducted remotely whenever and wherever possible. Job interviews are no exception. Video calling has become a crucial tool in the world of social distancing, and it is likely your next job interview will take place from the comfort of your own home. While the backdrop of your… Read More »
The 5 Keys to Job Success
Certain people always have great jobs. They always seem to land the promotion. And they always seem to be successful with everything they touch. Is this just luck or a coincidence? Nope! These people don’t wait for things to happen, they make their own luck. So what can you do to ensure you’re successful? You… Read More »
Etiquette: Let it Make (Not Break) Your Chances at a Job
Etiquette, as Emily Post once declared, is the science of living. It may seem stuffy and outdated to some, but having established social protocols can be helpful in unfamiliar situations. A job search, for example, is a time where it can be a blessing to have guidelines to follow to make sure that you don’t… Read More »
How to Give Employees Constructive Feedback
As managers, we intuitively know that giving and getting honest feedback is essential to grow and develop, and to build successful organizations. So why is it that many of us put off giving feedback to our employees? Maybe it’s because there are so many ways to mess it up. Here are some common feedback mistakes:… Read More »