Why Companies Should Invest in Reskilling and Upskilling Employees
Upskilling is the act of giving a person, often an employee, further opportunities to better their current professional skill set. Reskilling, on the other hand, is training an individual to take on a new yet related skill to fulfill a new responsibility. While upskilling and reskilling may have different purposes, they are effective ways to […]
Join Us for a Job Interview Workshop – Interviewing is Scary
Avoid Getting Spooked & Knock Your Interview Out of the Park The fear factor is real when it comes to interviewing for a job. It’s natural to feel anxiety – someone is about to scrutinize your appearance, mannerisms, what you say, and how you say it. But you can overcome your nerves! Join us on […]
Get Involved, Take the First Step
How do you learn more about the area where you live? Get involved. How do you help support a cause you care about? Get involved. How do you make an impact? Get involved. We all know it…but how do you get started? And when? We’re all busy, right? How do we carve out the time […]
Women in Leadership Conferences – A Great Way to Network
Last week I had a chance to enjoy a day at a Women’s Leadership Conference. With over 20 years in the workforce I’ve never been to a “Women’s” event and I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. I’ve been to my fair share of other conferences, seminars, and symposiums, but I wasn’t sure what would […]
The Importance of Continued Professional Training
Companies often invest a lot more time, money and energy in the professional development and training of new hires than established employees. According to Forbes “spending on corporate training grew by 15% (the highest growth rate in seven years) to over $70 billion in the U.S.” Yes, that’s right, billion with a “B.” It can […]
Mentoring – Making a Difference, One Person at a Time
A mentor is defined as a trusted and wise adviser, and mentoring is the act of being an adviser to those less experienced in their career. Mentoring takes many forms and is the backbone of the Big Brother Big Sister program, nursing and teaching programs, as well as, partnering experienced staff with those still learning […]