“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.”—Barbara Gittings, LGBT activist
June is recognized as Pride Month. It’s a time to honor and highlight the history, challenges, and achievements of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community. More workplaces are incorporating Pride Month activities as part of their employee engagement strategy. (more…)
The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 5: Ahoys and Hahas: Comedy On The High Seas Rob Little has a very enviable work calendar. As a cruise ship comedian with over 200 outings to his credit, Rob has seen places and ports most of us only dream about. But life aboard the ship isn’t all laughter and sunshine. Check out Rob’s website.
It’s not always easy to get our creative juices flowing at work. When starting a new project or halfway through an existing one, we can get stuck in an idea rut.
Maybe you need some inspiration before going to a brainstorming session with your team, or maybe you want to inspire another colleague to help launch their own creativity. Sometimes it may also be helpful to take part in exercises to strengthen your creative muscles.
Here are ten quotes and some advice to help you ignite your creative spark in the workplace. (more…)
The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available!
The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed.
Looking for a new job opportunity? It’s never easy to leave a job or industry that you have been in for a long time. However, making the switch can be worthwhile. One of the first things you’ll want to do is make sure your resume is transferrable and up to date with your most recent career achievements.
TopResume offers seven strategies for preparing for a career change by updating your resume for job search success. (more…)
It’s graduation season, and at Express Employment Professionals, we hear from plenty of adults looking to find their child or grandchild a job.
We understand. Your child or grandchild worked extremely hard to obtain their diploma or degree. It can be difficult to enter the job market after high school or college, and the more people who assist your son, daughter, or grandchild in their job search, the better.
However, there are right and not-so-right ways to help these aspiring employees find a job. Let’s dig in. (more…)
The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed.
