Fathers Weigh in on Business Ownership, Working, and Leaving a Legacy
Four years ago, Daniel Morgan was at a crossroads. He knew he wanted to give his children experiences he never had, but that meant taking a big risk with the potential for a huge reward. “I was scared,” Morgan said of the possibility of starting his own business. He now owns two Express Employment Professionals […]
Focus on Safety: Stay Active at Work
June is National Safety Month! Whether you work on a construction site or in a traditional office setting, safety at work impacts every worker in one way or another. For employers, safety can affect everything from workers’ compensation costs to productivity. For employees, it impacts work environment, health, and morale. Sponsored by the National Safety Council, […]
The Results Are In: Donation Drives Are the Top Way Companies Help Employees Give Back
In May, we asked readers how their companies help employees give back, and with 24% of the votes, “Donation drives (food, blood, clothing, etc.)” was the top choice. In second place was “Company-sponsored volunteer events” with 17%, followed by “Paid time off for volunteer/charitable activities” in third with 14%. The rest of the results were […]
The ExpressJobs App Helps Employers Find Talented Workers Faster
Keep Up With the Good Work: Download the ExpressJobs App Today! The new ExpressJobs app is changing the way Express connects good people with good jobs. The simple, user-friendly interface gives candidates a real-time job search with more accuracy and more efficiency … all electronically. That means not only a wider network of candidates for […]
Infographic: Ready, Set, Innovate
Creative thinking is the key to innovation and always staying a step ahead of the competition. Creativity is a skill everyone has to some degree and can be honed through a wide variety of exercises and techniques. Check out this infographic from Entrepreneur for some great “do this, don’t do that” tips for changing the […]
Focus on Safety: Five Tips to Stay Safe from Chemical Hazards
June is National Safety Month! Whether you work on a construction site or in a traditional office setting, safety at work impacts every worker in one way or another. For employers, safety can affect everything from workers’ compensation costs to productivity. For employees, it impacts work environment, health, and morale. Sponsored by the National Safety […]
Five Steps for Crafting a Quick and Effective Elevator Pitch
According to the late author and motivational speaker Zig Zigler, “success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.” You never know when you might cross paths with someone who could impact your career or become your next big client. So, it’s important to have a well-crafted “elevator pitch” ready to go when you need to introduce yourself […]
Question of the Month: What Does “Flexible Work” Mean for You?
With advancements in technology and new research on what impacts employee engagement and productivity, the definition of “flexible work” has evolved and can be interpreted many different ways for today’s workforce. For our June question of the month, we want to know what flexible work means for you. Let us know by voting our poll.
Listen Again: On the Job Podcast Season 2 Wrap Up
Thank you for joining Refresh Leadership and Express Employment Professionals for another great season of the On the Job podcast. From Rabbi’s to greeting card designers, season two featured a wide variety of people and their pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and […]
Have You Found Your “Ikigai”
Although we’re all just working for a living, the individual driving forces that motivate us to succeed each day are vastly different. The Japanese concept of ikigai (“eye-ka-guy”), or “a reason for being” is a useful self-assessment framework that can help put your career wants, needs, and desires into context and provide direction for building […]