Start Building Career Confidence to Land Your Perfect Job

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Whether you’re just starting out on your career, or you’ve been shaken by a bad experience – gaining career confidence can be a tough thing to do. Having confidence in the workplace does more than just make you feel good. It also makes you more likely to participate in workplace discussions, volunteer solutions and take… Read more »

Why Your Business Should Take on Temporary Workers in 2016

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Last year saw a significant uptick in companies using temporary workers, and with the Great Recession now squarely in the rear view mirror – experts are expecting the trend to continue for 2016. The recession forced many employers to look to temporary employees as uncertainty about the economic recovery had them apprehensive about hiring on… Read more »

How to De-Stress During Your Job Search

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Between the pressure to land a better career opportunity and the constant rejection, sometimes looking for a job can be even more stressful than actually working one. Those who are unemployed are under even more stress to meet their financial obligations. If you are someone who is actively on a job search, it may comfort you… Read more »

Need Help Building a Company Culture?

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Companies like Google and Facebook are widely regarded for their vibrant company culture, and while these reputations may sound like Silicon Valley clichés at this point, data has shown a connection between a great culture and net profits. Building and maintaining a company culture is particularly important when a company starts growing beyond its initial… Read more »

Team-Building Activities (Your staff will actually want to do these!)

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Team-building exercises generally fall one of two ways: fun or unbearable. The trick is – the activity should be easy to understand, properly suited to your company culture, and appropriate in general. For example, if your organization is heavily populated with female baby boomers, dragging everyone out in the woods to play paintball probably isn’t… Read more »

5 Skills All Light Industrial Candidates Need to Get Hired

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Looking for a new, exciting career in the light industrial field? You’re not alone! This industry continues to offer fast-paced opportunities for all types of job seekers, experienced or otherwise. However, this doesn’t mean light industrial companies will take just anyone. There are a few industry-specific qualities companies are looking for; as well as more… Read more »

How to Get Back on the Work Horse During Long-Term Unemployment

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While the unemployment rate is much lower than it has been in the recent past, tens of thousands of Americans are still struggling with the reality of long-term unemployment. The problem with being unemployed for a long period of time is a person starts to look less desirable to potential employers. A September 2014 report… Read more »