Here it is: The blank slate of a new year. An open book of opportunity and the chance to set new goals for what you'd like to achieve, without being held back by what was true in the past. Time to get excited! If anything and everything is possible, it can be a little intimidating and overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to start. But that's ok! We're here to help. Here are some tips for how to set the right goals for your career in 2020. 

The most crucial and forward-facing role in your office isn't the president or CEO. It isn't your best salesperson or your HR manager. It's your receptionist. This is the person who sets the tone and welcomes guests and clients. It's the person who keeps the office humming and makes sure every last detail is in place. The wrong person in this role can drive away business, but the right person can make an office feel like a home. Here's what to look for when hiring for this incredibly important position: 

When looking for a new job, it can feel like searching for the proverbial needle in a series of haystacks.

Where do you even start to begin the process? 

It can be difficult, often frustrating, and lonely work that involves lots of effort that can feel like it's going nowhere. But working with a staffing agency, like LeadingEdge Personnel, can help make the process a lot less stressful and a lot more fulfilling, and it can cut the distance between you and a new job considerably. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The parties, the treats, the spirit of good cheer and goodwill, that magic that comes with the holidays and makes everything just a little better. With that holiday magic, of course, come endless distractions: online shopping, juggling appointments, trying to get more done in less time and maybe trying to cut a few corners during the workday to get everything done on time. How can you keep your employees focused on the tasks at hand when visions of sugarplums are dancing in their heads? 

Celebrate National Staffing Employee Week According to The American Staffing Association, nearly 15 million employees are working for a staffing agency. Temporary employment agencies have helped to fill positions for all different kinds of industries for decades.National Staffing Employee Week is an opportunity to celebrate the...

Keep Your Skills Sharp During Unemployment

Unemployment can be a tough time in your professional life. Whether it’s because of a company restructure, for cause or because of resignation, unemployment is flat out tough. Not only is loss of employment emotionally taxing Being unemployed can leave you worrying about how to avoid gaps in employment on your resume.While unemployment is stressful, there are some ways you can continue to grow your skill set outside of a traditional work arrangement. 

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