Skilled Trades: Positions Open & Brimming with Pride
“Skilled trades-- those careers that require hands-on work and specialty knowledge-- have been in high demand for a long time. In 2019, Industrial Safety & Hygiene News reported that retiring
A Testimonial for Skilled Trades & Manufacturing
Hi, I’m Evelyn. My grandfather drove a truck for a living, transporting goods to new job sites every day. My father assisted with creating products for businesses that range from
Define Skilled Trades
As a champion of the skilled trades, I’m pulled toward articles, facts, figures, and people who shed light on the skilled trades gap- the number of skilled trades positions open
Employee Burnout: A Massive Contributor to the Skills Gap
In February 2020, an article entitled What Does Burnout Have to Do With the Skills Gap? brought the following two statistics to light: “Roughly 20% of employees report high levels
Remote Working is Working: Tips on Managing & Succeeding
“Prior to the pandemic, just 1 in 30 companies had at least half of their staff working remotely, according to research from human resources consulting firm Mercer. As of late
The Formula for Mental Strength
Forbes released an article entitled Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid, and it’s one of the best pieces I’ve read in quite some time. It’s not only applicable
Self-Confidence & Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Perfect Match
Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, Business2Community.com, and many other credible sources agree that self-confidence is key to entrepreneurial success. The importance of self-confidence in an entrepreneur may seem obvious. Still, too often, an
Incentive Programs Gone Wild
How to Demotivate Your Best Employees is a Harvard Business School (HBS) article whose title alone sends the wheels in many minds spinning at full speed. This particular HBS piece
HOPE IS NEVER REALLY GONE
A love letter on September 11th of the COVID-19 Pandemic Hearts stopped, both figuratively and literally, as ash and panic filled the sky. Clouds of black billowed down the streets
Ageless Success: Never Stop Dreaming
It may seem that success favors the youth, specifically those in silicon valley or on a social networking platform. Teens and twenty-somethings are incredible forces to be reckoned with and