Embracing the Fall Rhythm: The Power of Scheduling for a Balanced Life

Introduction

As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to paint the landscape in hues of amber and gold, it’s a clear sign that fall is upon us. This season marks a time of transition, not just in nature, but also in our daily lives. For parents, it’s the return of school routines, and for many professionals, work tends to pick up as we inch closer to the end of the year. With the busy winter season looming ahead, now is the perfect time to delve into the importance of a well-structured schedule, not only for managing the chaos but also for safeguarding our mental wellness.

Back to School: A Chance for Parents to Reset

The start of a new school year brings with it a sense of renewal – a chance for parents to reset their routines and embrace the structure that comes with school schedules. During the carefree days of summer,

2023-08-31T18:08:49+00:00August 30th, 2023|Employees, Job Seekers|
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Greener Grass Love Goggles

Throughout our lives, many of us have experienced moments of questioning our current jobs or careers and wondering if the grass is greener on the other side. This phenomenon stems from a variety of factors, such as ambition, curiosity, and the desire for change which is very normal. However, making a leap without proper exploration can be risky. Working with agencies provides an opportunity to “check out the grass on the other side” without committing to it fully, offering valuable insights and guidance. Let’s dive into the reasons behind the perception of greener pastures in the job market and highlight the advantages of partnering with agencies to navigate career transitions.

Dissatisfaction and the Pursuit of Fulfillment

One reason people believe the grass is greener on the other side is a sense of dissatisfaction or lack of fulfillment in their current jobs or careers. This feeling may arise from various factors, including

2023-07-07T03:52:08+00:00July 7th, 2023|Employees, Job Seekers|
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Preparing for Economic Uncertainty: Best Practices for Canadian and American Employees Before the 2023 Recession

As Canada and the US brace for the potential impact of the upcoming recession in 2023, employees find themselves facing uncertain times. Will I keep my job? Will we have work? These daunting thoughts can be frustrating and agonizing. However, by adopting proactive measures and implementing best practices, individuals can better navigate the challenges that lie ahead. In this article, we will explore essential steps Canadian employees can take to prepare themselves before the recession hits, ensuring a stronger and more secure professional future.

  1. Enhance Professional Skills:

During an economic downturn, the job market becomes increasingly competitive. To stand out among peers, employees should invest in enhancing their professional skills. Identify areas for improvement or new skills that align with industry trends and take advantage of online courses, webinars, and workshops. By upgrading your skillset, you become a more valuable asset to your current employer and a more attractive candidate for potential

2023-06-09T16:10:43+00:00June 9th, 2023|Employees, Job Seekers|
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Focus: The Key to Balancing Family and Work

Balancing family and work can be a challenging task for anyone. It often feels like there are not enough hours in the day to devote to both, and it can be tough to prioritize one over the other. However, by learning to focus on family with family and on work while at work, you can achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Why Focus is Important

Focus is crucial because it allows you to give your full attention to a particular task or person. When you are fully present in the moment, you are better able to connect with those around you and perform at your best. Conversely, when your attention is divided, you are more likely to make mistakes, miss important details, and feel stressed and overwhelmed.

Focusing on Family with Family

When it comes to family time, it’s essential to be present and engaged with your loved ones. This means setting aside distractions

2023-05-03T23:22:14+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Employees, Job Seekers|
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Change At Work

Change is terrifying. From shaving your head fully bald for the first time ever to getting a promotion and your job changing. Change, no matter the type can be scary. The different and unknown approaches and what do you do? Do you run full force at change and accept it for what it is or do you fear change and resist it at all costs? 

Sometimes we have the autonomy to choose. When it is in our personal lives and up to us we have the opportunity to pick and choose when change has the opportunity to affect us. However, we do not have the blessing over everything. Often things can change at work and with the lack of control this too can be challenging!

Workplace changes happen each and everyday. This could include changes to technology, company culture, organizational structure, goals, processes and many more. It is normal to feel uncomfortable about it, but at the same time it is

2023-04-26T17:12:44+00:00April 26th, 2023|Employees, Hiring, Job Seekers|
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Confirmation Bias

 Have you ever had that one coworker that you just can’t seem to click with? A co-worker that brings different ideas and opinions to the table that you don’t agree with? And each time they express their thoughts and opinions, you can’t be bothered to listen or play devil’s advocate? You, my friend, are a victim of confirmation bias. 

In a nutshell confirmation bias is when we cherry pick information that is consistent with our own pre-existing beliefs. When we form ideas and beliefs about a person before we really get to see who they truly are, we are letting creative people with new and different ideas down. Individuals that have different opinions and ideas within an organization can actually be a huge asset. You know the saying “two heads are better than one? Imagine what you could do as a business when you have tons of ideas and opinions that are all different from one another. 

All in all, when

2023-04-06T15:50:46+00:00April 6th, 2023|Employees, Employers, Hiring, Job Seekers|
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Gen Z and the Hierarchy

Understanding how to Get the Most from GenZ in the Workplace.

If you want to get a Boomer to do something – Tell them to do it!

If you want to get a GenZ to do something – Give them a bonus!

If you want to get a millennial to do something – Take a picture of them doing it and post it to Instagram.

If you want to get a Gen Z to do something – Tell their mother it needs to be done and she will do it!

As sad as it is, people are still trying to figure out how to get GenZ motivated to work.  Here is the thing, it is not really all that hard you just have to understand where they are coming from and work to meet their greatest need.  This means we need to go back to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and seek to

2022-12-05T15:37:57+00:00December 2nd, 2022|Employees, Employers, Hiring, Job Seekers|
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Dear Next Gen

Dear Next Gen These are exciting days to be entering the workforce. Congratulations, you’re on the brink of many exciting opportunities.

The vast array of choices that are in front of you makes some people fearful they will make the wrong choice. Don’t be afraid. One of the best things about this stage of life is being young gives your lots of runway to recover. So don’t be afraid of making a choice and committing to something. Go ahead take your shot if you fail your have lots of recovery time.

Show up! Really I know it doesn’t need to be said, but today with the number of Ghosts out there IT NEEDS TO BE SAID. Just show up and do the job – whatever the job is.

Love what you do and give your all to it. And don’t forget LOVE is a choice. So choose to love your job. Yes there are going to be parts of

2022-07-04T00:00:39+00:00July 3rd, 2022|Employees, Job Seekers|
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Perspective

When you were a little kid and the butterfly flew away, your ice cream fell off the cone or let’s be honest the wind blew the wrong way … what would you do? You would cry. You would cry because as a baby or a toddler or even a young kid if the slightest inconvenience comes up it feels like the end of the world. 

As a teen when your first love breaks your heart, you get a bad grade or a rumour about you is spreading through school … again, end of the world. 

Now, are these things actually the end of the world as we know it? No, absolutely not, but for that person that is how it feels at that time. Their emotions are valid but the reality of how they are seeing the situation is completely clouded.

As we grow, we learn and mature. We go through different situations in life that really help

2022-06-07T13:19:56+00:00June 7th, 2022|Employees, Job Seekers|
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Never Stop Training

This past year on a Sunday night not that long ago after hours of training, game after game and what I would imagine to be more than just a few play drafts the Los Angeles Rams faced the Cincinnati Bengals. With a hyper crowd sitting at the edge of their seats the Rams took the W with a 23-20 final score in 2022’s Super Bowl. 

Now when you think about football players, what do you think about? Big, bulky, strong perhaps, maybe, but even more than that, football players are: professionals, athletes, they make meal plans, they take time in the gym, and practice, practice … practice. Athletes are amazing at what they do and yes perhaps some of that is a natural given talent but so much of that is blood, sweat and tears, but why? Athletes train the way they do because they want to invest in their careers and be better every single day. They put work into their craft and

2022-05-04T02:51:39+00:00May 4th, 2022|Employees, Job Seekers, Uncategorized|
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