As your customer re-enters the workforce, they may be offered the opportunity to participate in their employer’s health benefits packages. Access to employer-sponsored health insurance is typically a great benefit to working! But, if your customer already has Medicare coverage as part of receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), they may have the following questions… Click to read the full article
Inspiration from the “Elders”
The list is endless, really. A quick Google search of accomplishments of this generation will give you dozens of results to browse and enjoy. Below are just a few well-known “elders” who used their experience, wisdom and maturity as an opportunity for continued growth and success. To read the expanded list, visit Inc.com. Vera Wang…. Click to read the full article
Inspiration from the “Elders”
The list is endless, really. A quick Google search of accomplishments of this generation will give you dozens of results to browse and enjoy. Below are just a few well-known “elders” who used their experience, wisdom and maturity as an opportunity for continued growth and success. To read the expanded list, visit Inc.com. Vera Wang…. Click to read the full article
5 Tips for Reducing Age Discrimination
Below are 5 important tips that can help alleviate the age-related challenges you might face in your job search. Tip #1: Limit the experience listed on your resume. Include experience up to: 15 years for non-technical jobs 10 years for technical jobs 5 years for high-tech jobs Include relevant work history or skills (no dates)… Click to read the full article
Disability Disclosure: Strategies for Service Providers to Increase the Odds of Disclosure
What should I say? How much should I share? These are often among the many questions that play out in a person’s mind when making the choice to disclose or not to disclose a disability. They weigh the perils of secrecy versus the risk of disclosure. It’s a dilemma for many and can contribute to… Click to read the full article
5 Principles for Effectively Maintaining Professional Boundaries as a Workforce Development Professional
Trust and respect are the keystones of all solid working relationships. As a successful workforce development professional, your goal is to develop a sense of trust and respect with your customers, along with a good rapport. They need to feel at ease when approaching you, relating to you and considering your advice. Relationship-building, however, should… Click to read the full article
Part Two: 7 Key Strategies for a Successful Workforce Development Orientation
Preparing for your workforce development orientations takes a lot of forethought, planning and follow-through. Your goal is to conduct a meeting that provides your customers with the information they need to begin this journey, and to gather the information you need to go on this journey with them. You want to be clear, concise and… Click to read the full article
Part One: 7 Key Strategies for a Successful Workforce Development Orientation
In your role as a workforce development professional, you probably conduct orientations with your new customers on a regular basis. Great first impressions are anchored by a well-prepared meeting, which is all about communication—providing the required content in a clear, concise and respectful way. The seven key strategies identified in this article will guide you… Click to read the full article
Six Simple Strategies for Managing Your Work-Related Stress
Like most of us, you entered this field because you had a genuine desire to help your customers move forward and advance in their careers or education. When times are good, you feel energized and passionate. But during times of limited resources, there’s a shift from client-centered services to a focusing on performance outcomes, which… Click to read the full article
The WIIFM Factor – What Every Service Provider Needs to Know
One of the first marketing basics we learn is putting yourself in the shoes of your target audience. This is called the WIIFM factor or the “What’s In It for Me Factor.” More than knowing about you and your organization, businesses want to know how you can benefit their bottom line. Will you give them… Click to read the full article