It seems like there is always some new social media craze that results in people doing something that they would otherwise have better judgment. Generally, these activities result in people doing something to try to obtain public attention. There is, however, a new...
This has certainly been a challenging start to 2022. The positive is that we are finally seeing some light from the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic. The downside is that rapidly increasing inflation on key consumer items has hit our paychecks really hard. One has to...
Much has been made recently of the “Great Resignation” era of the last couple of years. Employees have been leaving their current employment in record numbers to start with other companies, to begin their own businesses, or exit the workforce. The exodus has been...
During this time of the 2022 “Great Resignation”, you might be working at your job wondering if something is passing you by. As your colleagues are leaving for other positions, or removing themselves from the workforce, it may have crossed your mind whether you should...
The pages of WNYJOBS.com are a good reflection that skilled trade work and the need for this type of labor has increased significantly over the last several years. As the economy has continued to improve and skilled trade workers have moved on to retirement (without...
From speaking to other HR Professionals and in my own experience, it appears employees may feel that the rules of giving notice have changed. The result is more employees giving less than a full notice when leaving an organization. This is an unfortunate new trend,...
In the summer of 2021, job seekers have found themselves in an unprecedented situation. A perfect storm of a shrinking worker base, post-COVID consumer demand, and many of the unemployed taking time off from work due to the enhanced jobless benefits has made this a...
If you are like most, you probably have not thought much about your resume since it was written. I am sure you spent considerable time creating the best document that represents your career. You may have even had others read your resume, incorporating their feedback...
So much is made of finding your first “real” job after graduating from high school or college. Of course, it is an important moment in your life as you transition from being a “kid” to adulthood. Probably more important, for your career, however, is your second job....
It is hard to define work/life balance or stress. This feeling is really based on the individual and how the person handles it. Different situations result in varying levels of stress depending on the person. Jobs at every level have some form of stress, but if you...
