This week we experience something that only comes around every four years: the leap year! 2020 is a leap year and that means we get 24 extra hours that we can use to our advantage. This Saturday is when we…
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Workplace Acts of Kindness
This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week and the idea behind this week is to do something small throughout your day to make someone else’s life better. This could be something as simple as giving someone a compliment, paying for…
5 Ways to Fall in Love with Your Job
Whether you’re suffering from career burnout or think it’s time for a new job, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to enjoy going to work each day. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Below are 5 ways…
Do’s & Don’ts of Dealing with a Difficult Coworker
Conflict with a coworker can be difficult. It can be tricky to navigate how to deal with a coworker in your workplace that is doing something to upset you. However, there are ways to deal with this coworker in order to…
Maintaining Work Productivity During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us which means celebrations, excitement, and unfortunately….. dreaded distractions! It can be increasingly difficult to maintain the same level of productivity at work as we get closer to the end of the year and everyone is…
The Science Behind Forming the Best First Impression
Are you ever left wondering why your interviews don’t end with a job offer? Or why you can’t seem to stick with one company? Are you finding yourself simply unhappy at all your jobs? Many of the successes and failures…
Industry Terminology You Need to Know
When applying to a job with Breakaway Staffing there is terminology that you may come across in job postings or in conversations with recruiters that is related to the Transportation/Logistics or Staffing industry but that you might be unfamiliar with.
Emotional Intelligence & Your Career Success
Many studies have been conducted on the factors that lead to career success. Are individuals with more education, high intelligence, or extensive training more likely to rise in their chosen career and ultimately become more successful? Research suggests that one of…
5 Tips for Leaving a Professional Voicemail Message
The voicemail. This technology is often shunned by the younger generation in favour of texts or emails but it still plays an important part in our career communication. Whether you’re interested in a job opportunity, following up with a company,…
What Is Impostor Syndrome?
Impostor Syndrome is a term that often appears in conversations around topics like career goals, success, ambition, and talent but what exactly is it? And how can you defeat it if you experience these feelings? We discuss all aspects of Impostor Syndrome…