The purpose of this initiative is to recognize, honor, and publicize the contributions of our nation’s workforce professionals. I wanted to share my personal thanks via video for the amazing work you do! I hope you make plans to reward yourself for your hard work and dedication to this industry. Wishing you peace, safety and… Click to read the full article
5 Tips for Ensuring Your Website is Accessible for Your Customers
Listen in below as Lisa discusses accessible websites and provide a no cost resource to evaluate your organization’s website for accessibility.
The Importance of Remembering to Just Listen
The challenging events of these past few weeks have hit home for many of us. As a service provider, I’ve been thinking a lot what it is that we can do to be of service to our customers. I recently had a conversation with my oldest son about this. He said it best when he said, “Just listen.”
Playing the Hero: When the Helper Helps Too Much
If you are in the field of career or workforce development, it is most likely due to your intrinsic desire to help. Your role? To empower your clients!
Ethics and Virtual Services: 3 Tips for Getting it Right!
Professional boundaries is something that workforce development professionals are acutely aware of. Whether you work with your clients in person or from a distance, boundaries and ethics are crucial to keep your client relationships on the right track and to keep you both “safe.” In the below video newsletter, I’m sharing 3 key tips for… Click to read the full article
Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We do hope this post finds you well. I know for those of you reading this message, your day-to-day routine has most likely been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 virus. Depending on where you are located, there may be additional safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the virus, such… Click to read the full article
Help Your Clients Use LinkedIn to Optimize Their Job Search
Part One: How to Create a LinkedIn Profile That Will Grab the Attention of Potential Employers! This first video tutorial focuses on creating or updating a LinkedIn profile to optimize the opportunities for potential employers to learn about a client’s skills and experience. Part Two: Using LinkedIn to its Fullest Potential in Your Job Search!… Click to read the full article
Pave Your Road to Success with Good Habits
Establishing positive habits related to your mental and physical well-being, your job, and your approach to life in general can really make the difference in the level of success you achieve! I encourage you to make time during this last month of 2019 to do a little strategic planning for the upcoming year. Start by… Click to read the full article
Why We Need to ‘Rock’ an Attitude of Gratitude!
After a five-day road trip, we are back in California gearing up for the holidays. Our journey west took us through five different states. One of my favorite stops was in a small town in New Mexico called Tucumcari. Instead of staying in one of the brand hotels, we opted for a motel on Route… Click to read the full article
Cool Tools for Marketing Job Seekers with Disabilities!
It’s always great when you come across new (and cool!) tools to help your clients. It’s even better when these resources also benefit the businesses that hire them. BlueBadge The first tool, BlueBadge, allows clients who are potentially eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to display their eligibility directly on their resume without… Click to read the full article