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 […]
Five Questions to Have on Hand at Your Next Networking Event
As you advance in your career, it’s very likely the next step up the corporate ladder won’t come through an online application, but rather through your professional networks. Motivated professionals who actively seek to build relationships within their professional organizations and local business communities put themselves be a step ahead when it comes to competing […]
On the Job Podcast S7:E2: A Mother to the Rescue
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 […]
Social Media Integral to Recruiting as Most Businesses Use It to Source, Research and Screen Candidates
Social media could be a standard recruiting tool for U.S. companies as a majority of hiring managers report they currently use it to source, research and screen applicants. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Roughly 2 in 5 U.S. hiring managers (41%) feel social media […]
The Power of Inertia
A Motivational Message from Leadership Expert Jim Stovall Whether we’re aware of it or not, we are all subject to a principle known as inertia in our personal and professional lives. Sir Isaac Newton defined inertia by explaining that an object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at […]
On the Job Podcast Season 7 Launched – Listen to the New Episode!
We’re excited to announce the season seven launch of the On the Job Podcast with a brand-new episode! 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 […]
Express Celebrates 40 Years as a Staffing Industry Leader
From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve and have employed more than 10 million people since our inception. This year, Express Employment Professionals is proud to celebrate four decades of successfully connecting great people with […]
CANADA: Graduating Class of 2023 In Demand: Job Prospects for Grads at Highest Level in Years
Even those who haven’t graduated yet are in demand with 2 in 5 employers (38%) planning to hire college and university students this year, up from 36% last year and 33% in 2021. In terms of the positions employers are looking to fill with recent graduates, the most common are entry-level (53%) and mid-level […]