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8 Essential Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition to a New Career
Has inspiration struck? Are you ready to transition into a position involving your newfound passion? Maybe you went to school for something and had a change of heart once you got a job in your field. Whatever reason you may have for wanting a professional change, you...
The Hard Work of Taking Time off Work: How to Fully Unplug on Your Next Staycation
No matter what desk (or table) you currently call your office, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important, but we all know that is easier said than done. With our culture of instant gratification and technology literally at our fingertips, it can be...
5 Tips to Keeping Remote Teams Socially Supported
Working in the same office space with your colleagues is a breeding ground for collaboration, camaraderie, and shared energy. If you are one of the millions of working professionals who work remotely, you know these effects from working in-office can be hard to...
10 Creative Ways to Reward Your Remote Employees That Won’t Break the Bank
Although it is widely understood that employee recognition is an important part of every work culture, according to Gallup's analysis, only one in three workers in the U.S. strongly agree they receive adequate recognition/praise for a job well done. This poll was...
Show Me the Money! Negotiating Salary Without Compromising Your Worth
For most, discussing the terms of a salary or an hourly rate of pay can be difficult. Some treat salary negotiations as a social taboo that’s on par with asking a woman her age or openly discussing who you plan to vote for in the next election. But salary expectations...
Ask a Recruiter: What Documents Will I Need for My Background Check? (and What to Do If You’ve Lost Them)
Every employer is different when it comes to their new hire onboarding, training, and pre-employment screening processes. Despite these differences, there are some documents that you should always have handy and keep in a safe spot just in case your future employer...
Leading a Multigenerational Team: How Different Generations Define a Great Place to Work
The concept of having a diverse team with differing viewpoints and cultural experiences is nothing new. Having diversity fosters growth, equity, empathy, and new ideas that all voices find value in. The present-day employment landscape is full of top performers with a...
Taking Your Interview From Interrogation to Conversation
Interviewing is nerve-racking for everyone. The line of questioning can make it feel as though you are in an interrogation chair desperately trying to demonstrate to the interviewer why you are the best candidate for the job. Here are a few tips to help you leave the...
Slaying Your Side Hustle: 5 Tips to Help You Balance a 2nd Job
Before my job at Bridge, I was working as a server and being trained to bartend at a restaurant. I was able to get a 2nd job during the mornings with a small, owner-operated concrete company. For over a year, I poured concrete during the mornings and served tables at...
The Future of Customer Service
COVID-19 has changed many things about the corporate world. The sudden onset of a global pandemic sent a shockwave through the business world that affected those in customer service and support roles. Of course, the support provided by those in customer service roles...
Mind the Gap: How to Address Gaps in Your Employment History During an Interview
During an interview, an employer’s main goal is to get a better understanding of who you are as a professional along with your professional history. You may encounter questions about why you left a job as well as questions about any gaps in your employment history....
The Differences Between a Full-Time and Part-Time Job
Beyond the obvious difference in hours worked, full time and part-time jobs are very distinct. Whether you are shopping employee benefits, thinking of taking on multiple jobs, or if you are easing your way back into the workforce, how you build your schedule makes a...