What Do You Need to Know About Gen Z Moving into the Workforce?
Employers
Today’s workplace is a multi-generational one. Millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996, amount to around 56 million workers. They’re slated to make up around 75% of the employment…
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Summer 2020: Do Yourself a Favor & Walk Outside During Your Lunch Break!
Job Seekers/Employees
You know walking is good for your physical health. It burns calories, keeps obesity at bay, and lowers the risk of heart disease. But when it comes to your workday, walking during your lunch hour can…
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Summer 2020: Top Tips for Keeping Your Employees Focused
Employers
It’s the dog days of summer, and to date, it’s been a stressful year. As a result, your employees might be falling behind in terms of motivation and performance. But you still have…
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Workplace Development I: Closing the Skills Gap
Employers
There’s a skills gap problem in the US today, one that affects employers across industries. As a result, many companies are challenged when it comes to finding the people they need. In…
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5 Ways to Prep for a Video Interview
Job Seekers/Employees
If you’re interviewing for jobs in Grand Rapids, the process might be a bit different than what you’re used to with phone screens and video interviews. While phone screens have been a part…
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Zoom Call Rule #1: Mute Yourself If You Aren’t Speaking
Employers
Many people are working from home, making remote and Zoom calls a key part of their day. However, there are some dos and don’ts for using this technology in a professional way. The most…
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Tips for Flawless Virtual Team Huddles
Employers
During this chaotic time, it’s critical to keep morale and transparency up so that your people stay focused, motivated, and engaged. That’s where the virtual team huddle comes in. This is…
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Have We Come to an Era of Virtual Handshakes Only?
Employers
Even when life goes back to normal once the COVID-19 crisis is over, there are some practices that shouldn’t be resurrected. The handshake might be one of them. While this virus has wreaked…
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Leadership Trends: Start Asking Why
Employers
As a leader, it can feel like you’re supposed to have all the answers. But did you ever take a step back and start asking questions, specifically “why”? If not, then now’s the…
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Leadership Trends: Be Outcentric, Not Egocentric
Employers
Your hiring needs are probably far different than they were just a few years ago. There are varying skills and abilities that are critical now that weren’t even on your radar back then.…
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Leadership Trends: Be an “Agent of Change”
Employers
From new technology to a younger workforce to higher costs, change is a constant in the world of business. But it doesn’t have to always be challenging. In fact, you can leverage its power by…
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Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19
Job Seekers/Employees
Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions…
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