Stress Awareness Month: 5 Tips for Managing & Reducing Stress at Work

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can manifest in many areas of one’s life but one of the most common stressors can be your job. Stress can build up and have negative physical and mental ramifications if not dealt with. It is important to note that stress can present differently for each person and effective […]

8 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick at Work

Our weather has been fluctuating quite a bit these past couple of weeks as we head into winter and these changes in temperature can have a negative impact on our immune system.

COVID-19 Questions

In today’s blog post we are answering question you may have about to COVID-19 and how it relates to Breakaway Staffing, our current employees, and job seekers. Please call our office at (905)564-9671 if you have any additional questions that are not covered below.

Interviewing During COVID

If you’ve been keeping up with the news you know that every day more companies are temporarily closing as a precaution due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It is safe to say that many job seekers may be wondering if their job search must be put on hold during this time. However, many companies, including […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Please be aware of the current rise in illness due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Transmission has been reported in Canada, most often through person-to-person exposure, so we remind everyone to wash your hands frequently, maintain social distancing, practice respiratory hygiene, and avoid touching your face. If you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness, if you have […]

The Leap Year: Jumping Ahead in Your Career

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 get that coveted extra day and we want to make sure you’re using it to the best […]

4 Simple Ways to Avoid Spreading Germs at Work

As we are in the midst of flu season and concern grows around the Coronavirus it is important to ensure that you are not spreading germs in the workplace. Follow the four simple steps below to keep yourself and others safe and avoid spreading germs at work.

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 that we experience in the career world are heavily influenced by the relationships we develop […]

Dos and Don’ts of Being Healthy At Work

People who work full-time spend a quarter of their week at work, which is why it’s important to maintain healthy habits while on the job. Here are some simple dos and don’ts of being healthy at work, so you can feel great and produce your best work for all 40 hours a week.