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As December 31st approaches, resolutions for 2019 are being set in the hopes of better health, more wealth and time well spent. While these are all admirable goals to work towards, the unrealistic expectation of a “New Year, New You” often accompanies these resolutions. The truth is that we aren’t going to wake up on […]

As you may know, the Elf on the Shelf is a relatively new holiday phenomenon that utilizes a small stuffed “scout elf” who reports naughty and nice behavior to Santa. The intention being that children will act like model citizens under their elf’s watchful eyes. Chances are that you have even seen some of the […]

Scrolling through social media you have probably noticed that there is a wish list guide for everyone this holiday season. With gift guides for “her”, “him”, and even the family pet, it can be easy to forget what you are really looking for. If you are seeking employment this holiday season, don’t get caught up […]

  While we have all heard positive phrases like “good hire”, as well as the dreaded “bad hire”, have you ever stopped to consider what constitutes a “good fire” or a “bad fire”? It is a topic that most don’t like to discuss; after all, who wants to focus their time and energy on figuring […]

If you are a male job seeker, the thought of what you should wear to an interview has likely crossed your mind while going through your pre-interview preparations. You will also likely have an acute awareness that a quick Google or Pinterest search for “interview outfits” yields more results for female applicants than for yourself. […]

With Thanksgiving just days away, I have been busy planning an elaborate dinner complete with an abundance of savory sides, a giant turkey, and a selection of decadent desserts. As a result, I have also found myself channeling my inner Joey Tribbiani (90s sitcom character from the show Friends) and am planning on wearing the […]

It is no secret that creating a daily “To Do” list is a beneficial habit to help both organize and prioritize tasks. Establishing a morning ritual that includes writing down what you need to accomplish that day (in order of importance) will help you to stay on track, visualize progress as you check tasks off […]

  The Halloween candy is slowly disappearing while the Christmas decorations are starting to make an untimely reappearance. Not to be a grinch, but am I the only one who isn’t quite ready to hang my wreath and exchange my pumpkin spice latte for a peppermint mocha? Although most holiday preparations can (and should) wait […]

As children we associated Halloween with carving pumpkins, costumes, innocent tricks and sugary treats; however, adults often have a different idea of what Halloween entails. While many adults think of pranks, risqué costumes and spiked punch, those activities are what a manager’s nightmares are made of. Not only are they divisive among team members, but […]

  As you may have seen in the news, September boasted the lowest unemployment rate since 1969. At 3.7%, this is the lowest unemployment rate that most of us have experienced in our professional careers. With the national average being the lowest it has been in almost 50 years, it makes sense that this is […]