Your job is an important part of your life. You want to choose the company you work for carefully. It’s hard to be happy in a place that doesn’t provide the work environment you want or share values that are important to you. The difference between a start-up and an established firm, or a non-profit […]
I don’t have any siblings, so I’ve never been the middle child. I’ve heard about middle child syndrome though, and I can relate to the feeling because my company is a “middle company.” We aren’t a global, Fortune 1000 business, a startup, or “mom and pop” kind of organization. When you’re a middle child, […]
Next to “The Great Resignation,” the headline I see most this summer is “Employee Burnout.” And with good reason—people are burned out. A recent Gallup poll shows that 61 percent of women and 52 percent of men feel stressed on any given day. We have all been through upheaval that is unprecedented in our lifetime. […]
Before we dive in, consider these quotes: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” – Ricky Bobby, fictional racecar driver in Talladega Nights “Second place is the first loser.” – Dale Earnhardt, Sr., professional racecar driver in real life “Real sporting champions don’t celebrate coming 3rd.” – Piers Morgan, professional grouch? Recognize them? The first two […]
With the end of summer in sight, I decided to take a week off and enjoy vacation somewhere warm, near the ocean. I needed a break after a year-and-a-half of a pandemic and being indoors most of the time. I almost felt guilty requesting it since I already work from home. I mean, what can […]
If you’ve worked with ATR recently, you might recognize me as the Vice President of Sales & Strategy. It’s a wonderfully rewarding role that gives me the opportunity to lead our national sales team and give strategic counsel to our clients. But the staffing industry is not without its challenges! It’s fast-paced, requires strong business […]
Have you heard the term “The Great Resignation” yet? Texas A&M Professor Anthony Klotz used the phrase in an interview, and it has caught on quickly as a convenient term for what statistics, surveys, and gut instincts have been telling us for a while about the workplace. Specifically, it refers to the idea that a […]
Are CEOs allowed to like pink? Or glitter and glam? Do you have to dress a certain way? How serious do you have to act to run a company? Isn’t when you are serious more important? I guess Steve Jobs and his famous turtlenecks gave rise to thousands of CEOs who don’t wear a suit, […]
April is Stress Awareness Month. There are very serious stressful situations that far too many are facing right now and it’s important that we’re aware of the ways that you can combat and alleviate stress. If you find yourself with serious negative feelings or prolonged depression, please reach out for help. But there are plenty […]