The NBA Playoffs are starting this weekend! I, along with millions of other fans, am very excited, especially because my Golden State Warriors are back after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. Woo! If you know me at all, you know how much I love sports, both as a spectator and an athlete. If […]
Professional networking – the term usually conjures up images of in-person coffee meetings or conferences. Certainly, that was the case for years, but times have changed. Virtual options and schedules are all around us, but one element of networking hasn’t changed: it’s beneficial. Many positive outcomes in my career are a direct result of someone […]
The pandemic has piled change and upheaval atop all of our lives, which at times can feel scary and frustrating. We humans do not like uncertainty or unpredictability! Everything lately seems different, heightened, and moving rather quickly. That is certainly true when it comes to the world of work. Like me, you are probably inundated […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Let’s start with some good news for those on the job hunt. Unemployment rates are falling (although, admittedly, they are higher than at the start of the pandemic), and there are more jobs out there now – whether you’re working with a staffing company or not. Unfortunately, a job search can be very draining if […]