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Holiday Feel Good Friday
The greatest gift you can give yourself this holiday season is to show yourself the appreciation you deserve. You’ve been working hard! While you’ll need to keep that energy going all the way through the end of 2019--and into 2020--today take a moment to acknowledge...
Finding Joy At Your Job
Welcome back! We hope you had a lovely break from work yesterday. Just in case you’re encountering difficulties getting back into the swing of things while back at work today, we’ve put together ways to inspire joy in yourself and others while on the clock today. And...
Having Fun While Getting Things Done
There’s magic in the air! And the weather is perfect for curling up with a cup of hot cocoa. With all this seasonal delight to be found, you might be finding it a bit hard to concentrate at work this week. Today we’re here to talk about giving work your all even when...
Monday Holiday Mood Booster
Happy holidays from us to all of you! No matter what you’re celebrating at this time of year, we can all find happiness in our daily lives. After all, the darkest night of the year has already passed! And whether you’re far from home or live just around the corner...
Feel Good Friday! Positivity Series: Part 12
Happy Friday! To keep your spirits up all through today and into your weekend, we’re here to boost not just your mood but your confidence. Shake off any pre-interview jitters with these three sayings we’ve curated for you today: “I impress interviewers; I stand out...
Know Your Story Before Your Interview
All through this week we’ve been providing tips and positive sayings to help get you through any job interview. We’ve talked about the best ways to calm any anticipatory nerves in advance of your interview as well as any fears that may pop up during it. We’ve also...
Wednesday Wellness! Positivity Series: Part 11
Whether it’s your first time on the job market or you’re an experienced employee, job interviews can be nerve-wracking. It’s okay to need some reassurance! Everyone can use a bit of cheerleading. And we know you can overcome any nervousness--check out these three...
Coming Up With Questions For Your Interviewer
It’s a moment we’re all familiar with: your would-be employer has finished asking all of the questions they have prepared for you. And now it’s your turn to investigate. What will you say when you’re asked if you have any questions for them? Remember, you’re...
Monday Mood Booster! Positivity Series: Part 10
Nervous about an upcoming job interview? The great thing about working with a staffing agency is you get to collaborate with experienced professionals who have your back and will help prepare you for interview success! But just in case keeping that in mind isn’t...
Making A Post-Mistake Game Plan
A couple of important skills to have in your employee toolkit are a willingness to collaborate and attention to detail. These involve knowing how to work with others as well as paying attention in your workplace to gain an expert-level understanding of its culture....
Wednesday Wellness! Positivity Series: Part 9
Are you finding yourself ruminating on a workplace mistake? Take a moment to clear your head. Hit “refresh” on the situation and give yourself a clean slate. Forgiving yourself when you’ve messed up is a great first step in remedying any issue. We’ve curated these...
How To Move On From Mess Ups
Yesterday we started discussing how it’s impossible to be perfect, even at work. After all, everyone makes mistakes. Given that inevitability, what really matters is how you recover from those slip-ups. A great way to recover is to offer an apology to your boss. To...
Monday Mood Booster! Positivity Series: Part 8
Making mistakes is inevitable. In both your personal life and on the job, there’s no way to completely avoid errors. While it’s impossible to be perfect, what you CAN do is focus on how you view your mistakes. Check out these three sayings for ways to change your...
Feel Good Friday! Positivity Series: Part 7
Happy Friday! Today we’re continuing our theme of viewing temporary roles as permanent opportunities while keeping in mind that there are no perfect jobs out there--only perfect mindsets. To help you keep the right frame of mind, check out these three motivational...
No Such Thing As The Perfect Job
Today we’re here to discuss the importance of keeping an open mind when considering the kind of work you’re looking for in both temporary and permanent positions. There is no such thing as the perfect job. Every role has its benefits! Thinking that you need to wait...
Wednesday Wellness! Positivity Series: Part 6
While this week we may be focusing on how to turn your temporary position into a permanent role, it’s important to keep in mind that not everything in this life is permanent--if you experience a tough moment at work or a rough experience in life, remember that the...
Temp Jobs Don’t Have To Be Temporary
Temping can be a great way to try out new fields. But even beyond that exploration (and beyond filling in gaps in your employment), working in temporary positions is an excellent way to get skills onto your resume that you can keep for life. Don’t make the mistake of...
Monday Mood Booster! Positivity Series: Part 5
Welcome back and Happy December, Boston! With the first proper snowfall happening over the weekend, it’s impossible to ignore the fact that winter has arrived. Keep these three affirmations in mind today to help fight off any winter blues: “Success is defined by my...
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