Time to read: 2 minutes
Summary of the Best TED Talks:
– An all-up, digestible list of some of the best TED Talks gathered by the Profiles team as an employee engagement initiative.
– TED Talk Topics include finding your potential, work-life balance, asking “what do I want,” better sleep, and much more!
– Sharing in hopes of brining light and inspiration during these times of uncertainty and beyond.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Overcoming a Creative Block Summary:
– Creativity is being challenged as the pandemic continues into the later parts of the year.
– Any creative person is susceptible to a creative block.
– Surroundings and visualization are crucial to breaking down creative blocks.
Time to Read: 5 minutes
Digital Portfolio Guide Summary:
– Where do I start? Do I need a portfolio?
– What is the most effective portfolio structure?
– How do I create a portfolio?
Time to read: 4 minutes
Contract vs. Direct Hire Summary:
– Understanding the difference between contract and direct hire employment and why companies prefer one over the other clears the air for candidates.
– Key differences between the two types of employment come down to cost.
Time to read: 5 minute read
Creative Resume Tips Summary:
– A resume as a creative professional is another way to showcase your eye for design, even though it is highly recommended to create in Microsoft Word.
– If your resume is poorly formatted or missing key elements, employers may skip over you, or worse, you will be overlooked by the ATS.
– There are many simple creative resume tips to follow to ensure you feel confident applying to jobs and walking into interviews.
Time to read: 4 minute read
The Benefits of Music for Productivity Summary:
– You would be hard-pressed to find someone who does not like some type of music.
– Music has many powers, and here, we discuss the power of music for productivity.
– Studies have shown the efficacy of music for factors that contribute to productivity, such as motivation, memory, and more!
Time to read: 6 minutes
LinkedIn Job Search Tips Summary:
– LinkedIn is the top professional social networking platform with 610 million members.
– There is more to LinkedIn for job seekers than crafting posts and applying to jobs.
– Balanced persistence is key in today’s job search. Additional tried and true job search tips to apply.
It is with a heavy heart to report the passing of one of our consultants out in the field. David Hill passed away on March 26th, 2020. David was a light to all those he crossed paths with.
Time to read: 5 minutes
Furlough Defined Summary:
– Defining furlough, how it differs from a layoff, and what are employee expectations.
– Understanding employee rights during a furlough.
CARES Act Summary
– Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed on March 27, 2020.
– The CARES Act is not a stimulus but a relief. What is the difference?
– Allocation of the $2.2 trillion across individuals and businesses illustrated and explained.
