
Ask a Recruiter: Skilled Trades
Refresh Leadership sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in skilled trades from all industries. Melissa Speakers of Express Employment Professionals in Pensacola, FL, has been in the industry for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about this hot job market.

Healthier Habits: Quick Tips to Get Your Body Moving in the Office
It’s not uncommon to fall into unhealthy patterns when your job involves sitting at a desk with minimal activity requirements for eight or more hours a day. Add to that the seemingly endless temptation of donuts and other sweet treats supplied by the kindness of coworkers, and you’re bound to see an impact on your […]

On the Job Podcast S7:E5: Ahoys and Hahas: Comedy On The High Seas
The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and […]

With Honor and Remembrance
With origins dating back to the end of the Civil War, Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor and remember the brave members of our American military who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. We owe a tremendous debt to the heroes who gave their lives to protect and preserve […]

Canadian Employees are Burnt Out – Companies Must Act or Risk Losing Workers
Stubbornly persistent labour shortages in Canada have left companies over-reliant on a workforce already burdened from recently going through the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s causing many employees to burn out, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. More than three-quarters of Canadian employees say they felt burnt out […]

On the Job Podcast S7:E4: If You Build A Pizza Oven, They Will Come
The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and […]

Americans are Burnt Out at Work and Employers Must Step In
Gaps caused by high turnover at U.S. companies are straining the workforce as 79% of employed Americans say they have felt burnt out in their careers, including 35% who say they are currently experiencing this mental and physical exhaustion. And these workers aren’t alone. Nearly 9 in 10 jobseekers say the same with 45% reporting […]

Mental Health Awareness at Work
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and despite a hot jobs market, mass layoffs in certain industries, resignations, burnout, and inflation are causing employees to examine their personal mental health. The way we think can determine the way we function. Advocating for your mental health and wellness at work is important. When you’re stressed at […]

On the Job Podcast S7:E3: Four Decades and Counting
The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and […]

CANADA: Looking for a Job? If You’re Not Using Social Media, You Should Be
Canadian companies are increasingly using social media to find new employees, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. More than 1 in 3 companies (36%) say social media is one of the best ways to find job seekers, as social media has become an important way for employers […]