How to Manage Your Kids While Working from Home
The onset of COVID-19 not only forced many people to have to work from home, but also closed daycares and transitioned schools to virtual learning. This sudden change means that many individuals have found themselves trying to juggle work, help school–aged children with assignments, and watch young toddlers and infants all in the course of a day. […]
Mental Health and Work Return
For some, during the pandemic, working from home was an easy transition and one they want to make permanent. For others, it has been stressful and overwhelming. These individuals have had to juggle a tremendous amount including meetings, work (or the lack of), homeschooling/childcare, and various other household duties. Whether you have been working from home or searching for […]
5 Effective Virtual Team Building Activities You Can Do Today!
The rapid expansion of the remote workforce is forever changing the landscape of how employees do their jobs. For many companies, remote work is the way of the future and for good reason. It allows employees to balance their work–life and their professional life more easily while at the same time being more productive and […]
Employee Mental Health Support
Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness? Seeing as how we spend at least half of our waking hours at work, it comes as no surprise that the workplace has a significant impact on your employees’ mental health. Apart from genuinely striving to do the best you […]
Positive Virtual Interviews
In today’s evolving landscape, virtual interviews have become an integral part of the hiring process as they offer unmatched convenience. And while virtual interviews are beneficial, they also bring along their share of challenges and concerns. Through this blog, we’ll provide you with virtual interview tips to help you find the best fit for the […]
Should I Come Off of Unemployment?
For millions of individuals, unemployment benefits have provided the opportunity for people to take care of their families, despite unforeseen circumstances. The decision to come off unemployment may seem like a no-brainer. However, this decision is not as clear-cut as it may seem on the surface. With state unemployment and the federal CARES Act, many […]
Concerns About Returning to Work? How to Talk to Your Boss
Many businesses either shut down or mandated that employees work from home in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you are in this boat, you may find that as businesses reopen, your supervisor will call you back in to work. If you have concerns, you aren’t alone. Both employers and their teams are navigating unchartered waters together […]
Hire Underqualified Candidates
Even under the best circumstances, finding the perfect candidate is difficult to do. With a shortage of qualified applicants, it is more difficult than ever to find your next hire. If you do find the absolutely perfect candidate that checks every single box, they are probably in high demand with offers from other companies. In the past, […]
Remote and Focused – How to Stay Productive at Home
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are requesting that employees work from home. While working from the comfort of your home in your pajamas sounds like a dream come true, there are more challenges to working remotely than what meets the eye. For instance, now your personal and your professional space overlap. When working you […]
Personal Development – How to Upskill During Social Distancing
Whether you’re employed working from home or one of the many who have lost their job due to COVID-19, you are likely looking for ways to make valuable use of your time. If you are employed, you will want to be at the top of your game when you return to work. If you are looking for a new job, the competition […]