The rise of the Gap Year Let’s be real: there’s pressure to plunge right into college or work after you receive your diploma – from parents, teachers, and even your fellow classmates. But what happens if you veer from the norm and explore the territory – otherwise known as the gap year – between high […] Read Article “The Gap Year: Finally, A Third Option”
The Mentor Small businesses can’t always afford traditional training and development programs. Fortunately, hiring technically talented professional who are also gifted teachers, offsets training and development challenges. These internal teachers eliminate the need to spend money on outside resources and can convey valuable institutional knowledge. Mentors also educate new hires on company culture, processes and […] Read Article “5 People Every Small Business Needs Now”
It’s almost Military Spouse Appreciation Day! No, we didn’t make that up. The Friday before Mother’s Day was nationalized as “Military Spouse Appreciation Day” by President Reagan in 1984. Why? For every married active duty military member serving our country, there is a military spouse serving too. Their sacrifices come in the form of multiple relocations, career […] Read Article “5 Ways to Celebrate the Military Spouse at Work”
Tesla image source / Ford image source When the Ford Model T was first introduced in 1908, there were only 18,000 miles of paved road throughout the United States. Motorized vehicles were just gaining popularity, Now, just a little over a century later, there are almost 4 million miles of paved road in our country […] Read Article “What do the Tesla Model 3 and Ford Model T Have in Common?”
We’ve finally put the gray and white of winter behind us and can enjoy the splendor of spring — the green grass, the green trees, and the gleaming emerald baseball diamonds. With Earth Day here, it’s time to think green as well. Increasingly, companies are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly. To further […] Read Article “5 Unique Ways to Make Every Day Earth Day”
They are determined, tech savvy, a little self-absorbed and none of them are older than 25. Millennial and Gen Z students, age 18-24, used Adecco Staffing USA’s Way to Work study to tell us how they see the world of work. What did we learn about Generation Now? Millennials and Gen Z are hopeful. 50% of respondents feel ‘determined’ […] Read Article “Millennials and Gen Z in the workplace”
On one of the biggest days of the year in politics, we also have to wonder how will job and unemployment activity in these key states and the candidate’s positions affect delegate’s votes. So, what’s happening in each of the job markets for these important states? We took a look at the unemployment rates across […] Read Article “Unemployment and Job Creation Trends: Super Tuesday Edition”
Assuming you don’t want to write an open letter that goes viral, brings you all sorts of attention (good and bad), and sparks debates about Millennials, wages and more, here are five tips for talking to your boss about a workplace issue. 1. Ensure the issue is legit and outside of your control. Take a […] Read Article “5 Tips For Talking to Your Boss about a Workplace Issue”
Have you ever used a FitBit Tracker, Google Glass or the Apple Watch? This list of wearable technology devices goes on, and is ever-evolving due to consumer awareness and demand. Over the past few years, there’s been an explosion of wearable technologies in our market that has proven to be a game changer in the […] Read Article “Wearable Technology is the Future”
We now live in a world where people are constantly sharing their thoughts and opinions about anything and everything. As a company, this can be a curse or a blessing. A few mentions on social media or some online reviews or blog posts about your company can greatly improve your image — or may very […] Read Article “How to Assess & Improve Your Company’s Online Reputation”