Career Advice
5 of the Biggest Resume Mistakes
The quickest way to eliminate yourself from a job process is by having mistakes on your resume. Beyond the obvious grammatical and spelling mistakes to avoid, there are 5 other BIG mistakes to be aware of and stay away from:…
Management Vs. Leadership
February 14, 2018 By Christy Fox, Director of Marketing What is the difference between management and leadership? To some, the words might seem interchangeable, however, this is not the case. Professionals across all industries should try to find a balance…
Hiring the Right Leaders with Direct Retention Search
June 21, 2017 It’s no secret that leaders can make or break companies’ and organizations’ success. Hiring the right leaders is proving to be a challenge for a majority of companies in the United States. A Harvard Business Review article,…
Working Remotely Has Advantages & Disadvantages…Is it Right for You?
June 7, 2017 Last year, it was estimated that almost 45% of US employees worked remotely, mostly from home. By 2020, it is estimated that about 50% of the workforce will be working remotely. Cloud services, mobile platforms and video…
Working Remotely Has Advantages & Disadvantages…Is it Right for You?
In 2015, it was estimated that almost 45% of US employees worked remotely, mostly from home. By 2020, it is estimated that about 50% of the workforce will be working remotely. Cloud services, mobile platforms and videoconferencing have made remote…
Does a Desk Change at Work Increase Productivity?
September 7, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist Your work space is important to your productivity, your mood, and what you can get accomplished in the office. Whether you are in your own office, a cubicle, or an open work…
Interviews: The Most Common Questions Answered
July 27, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist You have a job interview coming up and you’re beginning to prepare by planning your outfit, confirming the time and place, and printing out resumes, cover letters, and reference sheets. More importantly,…
Top 10 Reasons Why Good People Quit
February 3, 2016 According to the US Department of Labor and Statistics, turnover can cost an organization 33% of an employee’s total compensation including both salary and benefits. But the impact is not only financial it also affects employee morale.…
Importance of Cross Training in the Workplace
While cross training is popular in sports and a great way of developing fitness, there’s another type of cross training that has become popular in business that is beneficial to the fitness and overall health of both companies and employees.…
Reasons You Aren’t Reaching Your Career Goals
Have you been passed up for a promotion lately? Are you not where you thought you would be in career by now? You’re smart, hard-working, and creative. So what’s the problem? There are a number of very real reasons that…