Covid, 9 Months In
Now that we have been living this different life for more than 9 months, we are learning to adapt but that doesn’t mean it has gotten easy.
Potential Business Partner-Should You Background Check? Yes.
It is your responsibility to be sure any person you are considering as a business partner is honest and trustworthy. It’s not only your business at risk, you also need to be concerned about your reputation, your
Which Background Checks Do I Need?
If you aren’t doing background checks during your hiring process, you are taking on risk for your company. The safety of your workforce, your clients and the company’s assets all depend on the
Politics, Virus, Economy, It’s a Lot to Process!
Whether or not you are typically interested in the news, right now it is hard to ignore the heated topics that are relentlessly thrust in front of us every day. So many negative communications are in our face 24/7, that it’s a little difficult to get going in the morning.
Resumes That Work!
Whether you are in high demand in your field, an average working person or somewhere in between, you need a great resume. In fact, it’s not unusual to have a few different resumes, depending on your circumstances.
Soft Skills, Not Just Warm and Fuzzy
Do you consider soft skills as a “nice-to-have” or a necessity? Obviously, employees must have the hard skills required for the job. Often the challenge is not so much finding someone with the technical skills needed. It’s more likely that the difficulty will be in recruiting someone with the soft skills that
Covid19 and the Prison System
With the United States having 25% of the world’s incarcerated population and now the Covid19 pandemic, it is the perfect storm for virus transmission. The prison system needs to reduce their exposure for inmates, correctional officers, nurses and other staff.
Prioritize – Is It Important or Urgent?
The ability to prioritize is a valuable skill. If you don’t know what is important and how that differs from what is urgent, your workday will be less productive and probably frustrating.
Politics and Difficult Discussions At Work
Right now, politics seem to be involved in every facet of our lives. Coronavirus, health care, unemployment, protests and the overall economy are top concerns for most people. Whether or not you are typically interested in politics, currently it’s hard to ignore these heated topics
Get Real About the New Normal
Everyone wants to kill the CoronaVirus, but no one wants to let the CoronaVirus kill their business! Some businesses have been hit a lot harder than others. Face it, it’s not easy, fast or free to adapt your product or service to the new normal