I’m Ready for My Close Up

  Going on a job interview is a big deal; especially now, where the competition for jobs is fierce. It can be a nerve-wracking experience, highlighting all of your insecurities. Our thoughts aren’t centered on the details of when and where. Our initial worries begin with…what am I going to wear?! We’ve all had the […]

How to vet potential employees applying for remote work

Covid-19 has given many businesses a chance to reconsider the value of remote work. Whether some see it as temporary or others are viewing it as the wave of the future, businesses and staffing agencies mostly agree that there can be different skillsets found in those who thrive as remote employees as opposed to great […]

How to create a more employee-friendly work environment

Employee happiness has become increasingly important to success in business. Why? There is now growing evidence that when employees are happy, companies thrive. Consider these key statistics. According to Forbes Magazine, one study found that happy employees are up to 20% more productive than unhappy employees. When it comes to salespeople, happiness has an even […]

Vying for top candidates in a competitive job market

In the midst of chatter of an impending recession—Lancaster County continues to have a low unemployment rate of 3.3% as of September 2019. Though job prospects are as good as ever for job seekers, this historically low unemployment rate presents an added challenge to companies looking to fill open positions. As companies around the county […]

When recruiting employees, the best candidate may be right under your nose

Searching for just the right candidate demands more time and patience than it did just a few years ago. In particular, recruiting employees who are high performers in their field can be tough, especially for positions requiring certain specialized skills. Even with new college and trade school graduates entering the workforce, an increased labor supply […]

Workplace mentoring benefits everyone—mentee, mentor, and their company

In the “Odyssey” by Homer, Odysseus assigned the care and education of his son, Telemachus, to his trusted advisor Mentor. Borrowing from this ancient epic, today we use Mentor’s name to refer to someone who uses their knowledge to advise a less-experienced colleague. Over the last several decades, U.S. businesses have adopted mentoring as a […]