Working remotely is not something new, obviously. It’s just incredibly more widespread, to say the least. While we are all dealing with unprecedented changes to every aspect of our lives, we also actually know a lot about how to work outside of the office and what it takes to be successful. Most companies have offered […]
Do you remember when you were 5 or 6? Did you play at being a teacher? A fireman? Did you want to be Bob the Builder? Did you want to be whatever your mom or dad was? We learn about the importance of work at a very early age. People doing their job is how […]
As a fan of the Golden State Warriors, and a lifelong resident of the Bay Area, I watched with great interest as the new Chase Center rose as part of the San Francisco skyline and as a new neighbor to Mission Bay residents. Opened in September 2019, it’s an exciting addition to our community. Of […]
Santa Clara, CA – ATR International, a leading staffing and consulting firm, has earned two prestigious distinctions from the Silicon Valley Business Journal. These accolades come after decades of effort in representing the Latino and female business professional communities. The Latino Business Leadership Award honors exemplary local Latino businesses and business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs. […]
Is vacation another thing that we have to sacrifice because of the pandemic? I really hope not. I understand that travel is, at best, risky and for many destinations and activities, prohibited. I know that many people are out of work, struggling to get by, and those with jobs are worried. I know that these […]
When reviewing resumes and interviewing finance candidates, what qualities do you look for? Do you want someone who is good with numbers? Someone whose background fits the open role’s responsibilities? That may have been good enough several years ago, but it’s not today. Many factors go into recruiting finance talent. What sets great, long-term employees […]
There is so much going on right now that it’s hard to keep up with everything. There have been so many important, life-altering changes to our schools, workplaces and homes. The pandemic, the ensuing economic effects, the ongoing fight for social justice – all are significantly impacting us, personally and professionally, in profound, often unsettling […]
Video calls. These past few months, we’ve all been participating in more of them than ever. The pandemic has made it nearly inevitable between our work and personal lives being upended. Like it or not, for the foreseeable future video calls will be more abundant. In particular, the use of video calls for interviewing and […]
Our recurring series Women Who Inspire showcases businesswomen and entrepreneurs making a difference in our communities. Like everything else in the world today, the women we’ve spotlighted and the work they do are affected by the pandemic. As one might expect, these inspirational women are responding. It doesn’t surprise me all. It confirms what I […]