Networking Tips for Introverts
Job searching and networking often go hand in hand. At its core, networking is making or using connections to assist in the job searching process. While this skill comes naturally and easily to some, for others, it can feel like a hassle or even uncomfortable. Everyone has a different capacity for socializing and human interaction, […]
How to Care for Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while this month sheds extra light upon the growing mental health crisis, it’s more important than ever to continue spreading awareness beyond the month of May. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 5 adults in the US live with mental illness, and 1 in 25 adults […]
How to Create Opportunities for Yourself
We are often our own harshest critics. Self-doubt and imposter syndrome can cloud our minds and make us question if we are worthy. How do we seek & create opportunities if we don’t believe we deserve them? Similarly, even if we do believe we deserve positive opportunities, how do we find them? Success looks different for everyone. Sometimes, without always realizing […]
What Unemployment Taught Me
Since the emergence of the pandemic, job layoffs seem to be synonymous with Covid-19. In many ways, this makes sense. Companies were forced to downsize during uncertain and unstable times. In 2023, layoffs are still prevalent, especially in the tech world. While being laid off from a job can be awful and even feel traumatic, […]
3 Ways to Become a Decisive Person
Making decisions can be tricky, especially in a world with so many options. Life is a series of big and small choices that propel us to where we are now. However, the act of zeroing in on a decision can be overwhelming and even scary. Furthermore, for caretakers of the world, decisions extend past the […]
Mindfulness Reset: Refreshing Your Workspace to Welcome Autumn 2022
The end of August is drawing near. As record breaking heat temperatures sweep the United States, the promise of cooler days and a renewed sense of motivation fills the air. Each season brings a reflection on life, guaranteeing that change is the only promise. If burning up and burning out are depleting your energy, consider […]
Post-Covid Workplace Implications
While Covid certainly has not ended, the world has grown accustomed to existing in a pandemic-stricken world. When Corona Virus emerged in 2019, it was mysterious, scary, and unpredictable. While 2019 was only a few years ago, the consequences of Covid were vast. In particular, the way people and businesses were forced to adapt resulted […]
6 Best Lifestyle Apps to Improve Your Day to Day
Luckily, we live at a time where information on life improvement and well-being is more accessible than ever. From articles and blog posts to discussion threads and apps, discovering approachable ways to enhance life is a click or download away. Today, HJG Staffing is exploring 6 different mobile apps that have the potential to transform […]
How to Decide What Career You Want
Some people seem to know their dream career path since childhood. While this is a wonderful thing, the truth is that for most people, it’s not reality. Social media often floods us with imagery and messages that show mostly successes, including people who land their “dream jobs.” Finding a career path is something to celebrate, […]
The Importance of Mental Health Days
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while this month serves to remind us of the importance of checking in with ourselves and others, it is still necessary to continue practicing self-care and check-ins throughout the year. While most workers receive some type of vacation and paid time off, the percentage of people who utilize […]
