The Meaning of Christmas It means something different to everyone because everyone has their own unique and individual experiences with it. Their own memories, traditions, and expectations. The diversity of experiences is what makes the season such a beautiful time. For a lot of people, it means spending time with family and friends away from [...]
TV Shows and the Workplace What is your favorite television show? We all have one whether it is an intense drama like The Walking Dead, a creative fantasy like Game of Thrones, or a sweet comedy like The Big Bang Theory. TV is an escape for many people. A way to zone out of whatever [...]
Paying Women their Worth in the Workplace Philadelphia City Council is currently considering a new bill that would make it illegal for Philadelphia employers to ask prospective candidates about their past salary. The reasoning driving this potential new law is the belief that by asking prospective job seekers about their previous salary history employers will [...]
Setting yourself Apart from the Competition Have you attended a track and field meet? Sat in the stands looking out on a sea of athletes competing for a small number of medals in each event? Some events are individual, others are team oriented. Every athlete arrives at the meet with qualifications, but only a select [...]
Are you an active listener during an interview? Definition of the word “listen”: to give attention with the ear Interviewing is hard. It can be nerve racking, awkward, and downright scary at times. One of the most important parts of interviewing that is often overlooked is the art of listening. This is an important skill [...]
The Pen (or keyboard) is Mightier than the Sword November 15th is “I Love to Write Day” so I decided to take a break from my usual blogs about staffing and recruiting and get a bit more personal. I love to write. I always have. I had a lot of practice when I decided to [...]
The Importance of Good Communication Communication: the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs. Communication, it is a simple enough word. Why can it be so difficult? Whether it be in your personal or professional life there are different personality types, moods, and experiences that color every single conversation [...]
Three Interview Tricks to turn your Job Search into a Treat By the pricking of my thumbs something wicked this way comes. Macebth, Shakespeare Trick or Treat? Halloween is a great time of year! Even though Fall officially begins in the middle of September, for many Halloween is the first time that it feels like [...]
Dealing with a Toxic Work Environment Have you ever woken up in the morning, the birds are signing outside your window, the sun is shining through the blinds, and you can’t help but smile because you slept well or because you can smell freshly made coffee from the kitchen. Then it comes crashing down because [...]
Overcoming Job Search and Interview Anxiety Three Fears During a Job Search: When I was a kid one of the most popular shows on television was Are You Afraid of the Dark? Simple concept, terrifying show. The show was about a group of friends would sit around a campfire in a remote location in the [...]
