Whether you’ve already lost your job through down-sizing, redundancy, or any other reason, or if you’re under threat to lose your job, your first thoughts run from blind panic to anger, desperation, and all points in between, especially if you have a family and all the commitments that go with it. It’s especially daunting if […]
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Q&A: Do we need to review every application before moving forward with interviews and making a job offer?
The short answer is no. There’s no legal requirement to review all the applications before moving forward, and you can always return to the applicants who applied later to review them if needed. Having said that, we do recommend reviewing every application. Doing so ensures you don’t miss out on potentially excellent candidates who might […]
Affirmation: Change Your Life By Stepping Into Monk Mode
It’s common the hear people talk about going, “monk mode.” What does this mean? How does a Buddhist monk live? Their entire life is about understanding how the mind works and gaining enlightenment. To that end, they give up just about everything else: money, entertainment, women, and so on. They have zero distractions to keep […]
Affirmation: How To Implement Self Help Ideas Into Your Life
It’s easy to feel energized and excited when you stumble on a new self-help idea that you’re convinced is going to be the missing piece to the puzzle of your life. Unfortunately, you’ve probably felt this way many times before. In fact, there are people that refer to themselves as “self-help junkies.” They can’t wait […]
Career Monday: The Secret to Being More Proactive at Work
What does your workday look like? Maybe you’re productive and engaged. Maybe you’re working hard but accomplishing little because you’re usually cleaning up after the things that happened yesterday. The answer depends on whether you’re reactive or proactive. A reactive approach leaves you stuck responding to situations rather than controlling them. On the other hand, […]
Affirmation: Are You Working Smarter Or Just Working Harder?
Most of us have a tendency to work harder, rather than smarter, when we need to get more done. This is fine in the short-term but working harder isn’t smart over the long haul. It makes more sense to work smarter, because it saves time and can be applied 100% of the time going forward. […]
Career Monday: Read This Before You Reject a Job Offer
US job losses due to COVID-19 have reached their highest level since the Great Depression. With news like that, you might wonder if it’s foolish to even consider turning down a job offer. However, it’s still a case-by-case decision. Sometimes it makes sense to settle for a position that seems less than ideal. Other times […]
Affirmation: Take Full Advantage Of Your Commute Even If You’re Driving
If you commute 30 minutes each way to work, that’s about 250 hours per year. That’s a lot of time you’re probably not putting to good use. Whether you drive yourself, take part in a carpool, or use public transportation, making the best use of those extra hours can be a gamechanger. Most people waste […]
Career Monday: Modern Rules for Dealing with Deadlines at Work
Most job interviews include questions about how you handle deadlines. From law offices to government contractors, employers depend on you to manage your time and help your team meet its goals. However, it’s often difficult to coordinate complex projects, and the increase in remote work adds new twists. Knowing how to organize your tasks and […]
HR Law Alert: Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Expanded Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2023 are required to post Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses, from February 1 through April 30 unless they qualify as an exempt low-risk industry. Employers are required […]