January is Get a Balanced Life Month and there is no better time than the start of a new year to work on achieving the proper work-life balance that you have been striving for! Read more ›
Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution
Did you make a new year’s resolution for 2019? Have you already slipped up and broken it once or twice? Have other people made you feel bad about it and you’re considering giving up on it all together? Don’t give up just yet!
Studies suggest it takes MONTHS to form a new habit so don’t count yourself out after one or two slips, you still have plenty of time to start the new year off with a successful resolution! Read more ›
The Top Five Breakaway Blog Posts of 2018
2018 is coming to an end but before we start looking forward to the amazing things that 2019 will surely bring us we want to look back on our Breakaway Blog from this year and reflect on our top 5 blog posts of 2018. Read more ›
Christmas Donation Drive
Our first annual Christmas Donation Drive was a huge success! We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone that donated to help keep our community warm this winter! Our hearts are full knowing that we could help give back to those in need, this is what the holidays are all about!
Relevant Work Experience on Your Resume
There is countless advice online about what to include on your resume. Should it be one page or two? Should you include your hobbies? Which font is best? How should you phrase your accomplishments?
And while all of these tips are valid (we have posted one or two articles about them ourselves), it is easy to forget the MOST IMPORTANT thing you should include on your resume: relevant work experience. Read more ›
Workplace Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts
We are midway through December which means one thing: workplace holiday parties are in full swing! These parties can be a great opportunity for you and your co-workers to bond and share in your accomplishments from 2018 however, in the midst of all of the fun it can be easy to forget that you are still at a workplace function and there are rules and etiquette that must be followed. Read more ›
5 Tips for Avoiding Distraction During the Holidays
Holidays in the workplace can be a major distraction. Whether you’re 10 cookies deep into a dessert tray, sharing shopping horror stories, or your favourite Christmas carol is playing the radio and you have to sing along (it’s okay, we’ve all been there), it can be REALLY easy to get distracted with holiday celebrations at work. Read more ›
Christmas Donation Drive
Show your holiday spirit and help make your community members’ winter brighter! We have put together a Christmas Donation Drive and are accepting winter clothing donations in our Breakaway office!
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Co-worker Gift Ideas
As we head full force into the holiday season many of us have started buying gifts for our family, friends, and co-workers. If you work in a place that exchanges gifts it is important to remember that the gifts you give are a reflection of you and need to be kept appropriate for the workplace. Read more ›
Driving with Transport Trucks in Bad Weather
The winter weather has begun in the GTA and with this weather comes new hazards. It is important that we keep ourselves safe while outdoors by wearing proper protective clothing and driving safely during bad weather conditions. Read more ›