Navigating the Difficult Performance Conversation

Performance reviews – they can be uncomfortable, awkward and downright difficult for employers to give their employees. Nonetheless, they’re integral to effectively running your workplace and keeping your employees operating at a high level. So how do you navigate the difficult performance conversation with grace and tact while providing legitimately useful feedback? Here are some… Read More »

Avoid Asking These Interview Questions During Your Hiring Process

During an interview, you’ll want to ask several questions to get a sense of a candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill set. When doing so, it’s important to avoid certain illegal questions that are out of bounds and considered discriminatory in nature. There is even a federal law in place “that prohibits employers from discriminating against… Read More »

Strategies to Re-Enter the Workforce

Whether you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, on military leave, traveling long term or volunteering, re-entering the workforce after a prolonged absence can be difficult. It can take a little while to get your head back in the game, and you may feel lost on how to sell yourself to employers. Let’s discuss some strategies for… Read More »

Should You List References on Your Resume?

Job seekers may have several questions when it comes to what to include and what not to include on their resume. One of the most common questions relates to references and whether or not you should go ahead and provide them directly on your resume. Here’s how to properly approach this issue. Don’t Include Them… Read More »