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Ask The Experts, Series 2

Author: Contemporaries Team                                  In order to better serve our clients and candidates, Contemporaries, Inc. has created a new column titled, Ask The...

Ask The Experts, Series 1

Author: Contemporaries Team                                  In order to better serve our clients and candidates, Contemporaries, Inc. has created a new column titled Ask The...

AI May Not Be the Best Choice For Selecting Job Candidates

Author: Contemporaries Team                                  Artificial Intelligence may play a prominent role in the workplace for such functions as analyzing large amounts of...

Understanding What Commitment Is

Author: Contemporaries Team                                  The Contemporaries Team recently provided job seekers with 10 Tips for Career Success in 2025. Today, we will be...

Separating The Person And The Position

Author: Contemporaries Team                                                                                                                                                       ...

Why Certified DBE Staffing Firms Are a Smart Choice for Vendors With Government Contracts

Author: Contemporaries Team                                    The greatest reason for partnering with a company that holds a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)...

Remaining Available on the Employer’s Schedule

Author: Contemporaries Team                                                                                                                                                       ...

Experts Say Performing a Dress Rehearsal May Help You Land The Job!

Author: Contemporaries Team                                                                                                                                                       ...

Recent Posts

How to Approach Workplace Conflict

How to Approach Workplace Conflict

Workplace conflict is inevitable. While that may sound dire, don’t be scared! That means you’re not alone--everyone has gone through what you’re experiencing, and you now have the opportunity to turn to their wisdom. Resolving workplace conflict is something you can...

Finding Workplace Calm in Mind and Body

Finding Workplace Calm in Mind and Body

While having a great mindset is essential to keeping your cool, it’s important to remember that your body is also part of maintaining calmness. Responding to stress is a holistic experience. So is getting rid of that stress! From the very breath you take to the sleep...

Monday Mood Booster: Cool

Monday Mood Booster: Cool

Welcome back! Amidst the summer heat, make sure you’re seeking out ways to stay cool, calm, and collected. Now that the novelty of warmer days has worn off, it can be easy to become “heated,” both physically and mentally. Take a moment to stop and breathe, to make...

Feel Good Friday: Persistence

Feel Good Friday: Persistence

Happy Friday! You’ve made it all the way to the end of the work week thanks to your grit and determination--now let your sense of persistence keep you going through the rest of today and all through the weekend. Acknowledging your accomplishments is a great way to...

Growing Your Grit And Your Community

Growing Your Grit And Your Community

Grit is a skill as much as it is a trait; that is to say, grit and persistence are qualities that you can actively practice and develop. Don’t be intimidated by others’ determination! It’s okay to make mistakes along the way. The trick is picking yourself up, dusting...

Wednesday Wellness: Persistence

Wednesday Wellness: Persistence

The week’s midpoint is a great time to take stock of how far you’ve come and where you’d like to go. Remember that actions speak louder than words. Every action you take will lead you closer to your goals. Today’s Wednesday Wellness sayings will help you keep that...

Achieving Perseverance By Yourself And With Others

Achieving Perseverance By Yourself And With Others

Continuing this week’s theme, today we’ll be looking at concrete methods to take the brightness you’ve been growing and keep it going! Remember that your professional journey is a marathon, not a sprint--which is why developing a stronger sense of perseverance will...

Monday Mood Booster: Persistence

Monday Mood Booster: Persistence

Welcome back! We hope you had a chance to rest up and recharge over the weekend. It may feel difficult to keep your brightness shining, but we know you’re in it for the long haul! Remember what it is that motivates you, that keeps you moving forward. And your drive...

Feel Good Friday: Brightness

Feel Good Friday: Brightness

Happy Friday! You’ve made it to the light at the end of your work week tunnel. Now take that light into yourself and let it keep shining for everyone around you. Going into the weekend with a positive attitude will help you maintain the forward momentum of your...

How To Lead Through Positivity

How To Lead Through Positivity

It’s easy to get stressed out over the course of your workday. And though that may not feel great in the moment, it’s actually a sign that you care about the work that you’re doing! A great way to dial down any professional stress is to reframe it through that...

Wednesday Wellness: Brightness

Wednesday Wellness: Brightness

Happy Hump Day! Congratulations on letting your inner strength and light guide you all the way to the week’s midpoint. Allow your brightness to shine a beacon leading you through the rest of the week! You have the ability to overcome any darkness and to reframe any...

Ways To Cultivate Workplace Brightness At Any Pace

Ways To Cultivate Workplace Brightness At Any Pace

For today’s set of tips and tricks, we’ll be exploring ways to create and share positivity in your workplace, bringing a bright approach to all of your professional endeavors. These methods will help you better examine your internal state of being as well as forging...

Monday Mood Booster: Brightness

Monday Mood Booster: Brightness

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. As June 21st and the summer solstice draw nearer, days are growing lighter for longer. This week, we’re inspired by that expanded brightness. We’ll focus on ways to let your positivity shine no matter your...

Feel Good Friday: Change

Feel Good Friday: Change

Happy Friday! Just as you’ve made it to the end of the week, you’ve made it through all the changes life has so far thrown your way. Every obstacle has offered up a chance for a fresh start in terms of how you navigate both what happens and its effects. Let go of...

You Can Succeed Even When Change Is Constant

You Can Succeed Even When Change Is Constant

Today’s unprecedented circumstances can make navigating your workplace feel overwhelming. But don’t panic! You’re going through this time of change with everyone in your professional community. Remember that you’ve established strong patterns that can provide a...

Wednesday Wellness: Change

Wednesday Wellness: Change

From day to day, you’re growing and changing. The newness of that might feel frightening, but there’s no better time to embrace that strength that comes with adapting to the circumstances life brings your way. Finding the strength and bright spots while facing change...

Navigating Change In Your Workplace

Navigating Change In Your Workplace

Today we’re discussing ways to make changes happen in your life and your workplace rather than letting change solely be something that happens to you. Be sure to take an active role when faced with new paths. Encountering new and different things in your professional...

Feel Good Friday: Momentum

Feel Good Friday: Momentum

Happy Friday! Congratulations--your forward momentum has brought you here to the finish line of your work week. Let that energy carry you into a restful weekend, a time that will allow you to rest up and recharge before heading back to work on Monday. Take the...

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