Employee Engagement: How to Increase Workplace Productivity

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As we move into this new year, many companies are thinking about growth and increasing productivity.  What most don’t realize is how employee engagement is directly related to both of these things.  If your employees aren’t actively engaged or connected to your vision, they may lack the enthusiasm to bring their all to the workplace…

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Do Layoffs Look Bad on a Resume?

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If you have been laid off, you’re likely experiencing a whirlwind of emotions from fear to grief.  Keep in mind that employers understand that layoffs are due to circumstances beyond your control.  So if you find yourself asking, “Should I say I’m still employed?”  The answer is, “no.”  You may also be wondering, “Do layoffs…

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Is Hiring Slowing Down in 2024?

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Many are wondering if hiring is slowing down in 2024 in the USA.  If market trends continue, we are likely to see a shift ahead in hiring patterns for 2024.  As the job market begins to balance, nearing pre-pandemic levels, businesses will need to begin focusing their hiring efforts on the benefits of working for…

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What to Do When Laid Off If I’m Over 40

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Experiencing a layoff is difficult at any age.  Although not a reflection of your self worth or value to a company, a layoff does cause a plethora of emotions.  You may be wondering what to do when laid off at 40.  Just remember that it’s not the end of the world but rather a chance…

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Leading By Example

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A Champ for CHAMP Many businesses these days are looking for ways to give back but it’s safe to say that not as many have the drive to motivate their team to do the same.  PEG Staffing and Recruiting not only involves their team in their philanthropic endeavors but encourages them to get involved and…

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What to Do After Surviving a Round of Layoff

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The relief of surviving a round of layoffs can be immediately followed by a mix of complex emotions and uncertainty about the future. If you find yourself in this position, here’s a guide to navigating the post-layoff landscape at your workplace. Although the dust may have settled, the unwelcome season of company-wide layoffs likely has…

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Is It OK to Take a Break After Being Laid Off?

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Following a layoff, you may be wondering how you can use this time wisely.  While part of you might want to jump back into finding that next job, another part of you might be looking for ways to enjoy the break.  The decision isn’t as complicated as you think.  Why?  Because the only person who…

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Do New Hires Get Laid Off First?

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Over the years, the “last in, first out” mentality has become a thing of the past.  Employers are looking at a number of factors when determining how to restructure, including deciding who brings the most to the table.  While longevity used to play a major factor, skillset, education, performance, teachability, and how much revenue an…

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Choosing Gratitude in a Time of Uncertainty

At a time when the world around us seems to be falling apart, There is something we can do and it’s love with all our heart. When you get to the moments and life seems so tough, It’s important to remember that who you are is enough. There’s good and there’s bad inside every single…

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy

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What is there to be grateful for? You’ve heard the song.  Maybe the tune is even playing in your head now after reading the title of this blog.  But have you ever really thought about those four words and wondered, how do we do it?  Especially on those days that it seems like everything that…

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