Colorado has the third-best state economy, according to a report by Business Insider. North Dakota, Texas and Colorado are the top three states in the U.S., and Colorado residents, who are used to hearing good news about their state, can see in the report that this trend will continue. Colorado business owners can also feel… Read More »
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Are You Overqualified But Want the Job? Here’s How to Get It
Sometimes you see the perfect job for you, but you feel you may be overqualified for the position. Perhaps it is because it is for a company you have always wanted to work with or you are looking to change career paths. Being overqualified can often be as disconcerting as being underqualified, since employers may… Read More »
Are You In the Wrong Job? 5 Ways to Tell
Everyone has a bad day and wonders if their current calling is a wrong number. However, if you dread going to work every day or feel dissatisfied overall, you may be in the wrong job. If you are wondering if your feeling of discontent is fleeting or a sign to change occupations, consider these five… Read More »
Is Your Business Prepared for Baby Boomers Leaving the Workforce?
Baby boomers make up a large portion of the workforce. They often have upper-level positions and are responsible for making important decisions for many businesses. As these older workers retire, they leave behind a large hole in the job pool some industries aren’t prepared to fill. A survey conducted by Pew Research Center showed that… Read More »
Instill Passion in Your Employees with These 3 Tips
Creating a workforce of passionate employees will do more than make workers more engaged in their job. Enthusiastic workers are less likely to call in sick, more likely to stay with a company and improve work performance. If you have a happy employee, you have a profitable business – and if you follow these three… Read More »
Are Companies Checking Your Facebook Profile?
When you interview for a position, you understand that hiring managers will be contacting your references and calling past employees. What you may not realize, however, is that companies may also review your social media profiles. If companies are checking your Facebook profile, will they determine you are a good fit for their organization? Social… Read More »
5 Tips on How to Dress for an Interview
Appearance matters in life. This concept is especially true when it comes to job interviews. Interviewers can make a decision not to hire you in as little as the first 10 seconds of their conversation with you. If you follow these five tips, you can ensure that the manager’s impression of you is a positive… Read More »
When It’s Okay to Say “No” to a Job Offer
It’s exciting when you receive a job offer. After all the effort you put in searching for and applying to potential positions, a job offer feels like a validation of your skills. However, you shouldn’t immediately accept a job offer. In fact, if the opportunity isn’t right for you, it is okay to say “No… Read More »
Pride Brings Better Results: How to Improve Team Unity and Sense of Purpose
Teams are a vital part of the workplace. Managers have to help employees with different personalities and work styles create a cohesive unit in order to be productive. In order to create harmony and efficiency in the workplace, managers should work to improve morale and a sense of purpose in teams. Team Environment Teams take… Read More »
Employers Health Insurance Plans Evolving
The ACA has brought about many changes to company insurance offerings to employees. In the next three years, the majority of companies in the U.S. expect to make more changes to their health insurance programs. Here is a great article on trends in healthcare offerings for U.S. companies. http://staffingtalk.com/employers-expect-to-make-changes-to-health-care-programs If you would like more information… Read More »