The start of a new year, and most people are already busy setting personal and professional goals. What’s on the top of the list for a growing number of working people is making an exit from the job they currently have. Why? 

Growing Discontent: Employees Wouldn't Wish Their Jobs on Their Worst Enemy

Are you looking for a job that adds meaning to your life and provides work-life balance? Covid pandemic has shifted priorities, requiring employers to adjust. Make sure your workplace provides meaningful work, flexibilty and support to help employees fall in love with their job again!

In a world where words and phrases rule daily communication, you may wonder why non-verbal communication is important. Whether you realize it or not, you communicate more with nonverbal actions than you do with verbal communication. When you interact with your peers, people are reading your body language, facial expressions, voice, and many other factors that help fill in blanks that words can't fill. 

Why is Non-Verbal Communication Really Important?

Nonverbal communication is more than just words; it plays a crucial role in daily communication. From facial expressions to body language, nonverbal signals can help you build trust, appear authentic and increase your chances of memorable interactions. With the pandemic, nonverbal communication has become even more important, so here’s how to maximize it for success.

Covid was a catalyst for change in the work environment. Keeping people safe and helathy was the initial goal for employers, but the unintended result was the considerable demand in remote work. Now, onsite work has been dramatically altered to remote work, which is now transforming into a combination of the two: hybrid work. 

Making Hybrid Work More Efficient

Hybrid work is transforming the way we work, allowing employees to experience greater flexibility and maintain work-life balance. Employers can save costs, increase efficiency, and improve employee engagement and wellness by implementing hybrid and remote work options. With the right policies and systems in place, organizations can ensure their hybrid work program is successful and efficient.

Candidates reneging on job offers or during the onboarding process can be a frustrating experience for any recruiter. In a talent-driven job market, it’s common for candidates to have more than one job offer to consider. It becomes a race against time to see which organization can offer the best career experience, compensation, and circumstances that secure the right employees.&nbsp;

Minimizing Candidate Renegs During the Hiring and Onboarding Process 

Candidates increasingly renege on job offers, damaging recruitment efforts and morale. Companies must be honest and engaging at every stage of the hiring process to retain the best job seekers. Structured processes and regular check-ins can increase candidate loyalty.

Being punctual at work may not be something you’ve given much thought to, but it’s the foundation for building a successful career. All of your technical or job-specific skills will be in vain if your peers and superiors can’t trust you to show up on time and do the work. In fact, Simon Sinek once famously said that 

10 Reasons to Be on Time at Work

Punctuality is key to success in the workplace. Showing up on time and meeting deadlines builds trust with employers, helps you take on extra responsibilities, and opens up opportunities for promotions. Taking the time to plan and prioritize tasks can help you stay on top of your schedule. Don't let tardiness get in the way of your professional development!

The summer had economists from around the globe embroiled in a debate about a possible recession coming in the next few years (or months). As of October 2022, the U.S. Labor Department data put the current inflation rate at 7.7%. The recent layoffs in the tech industry are just the first of what is soon to be a string of cutbacks by companies looking to save costs. For recruiters, this means freezes in hiring and fewer openings. It will also include the uphill task of finding the best candidates for them from the coming influx of recently laid-off job seekers. Now is probably a good time to brace for tough times in the next few years in the talent acquisition industry. To survive and thrive recruiting in a recession, here are some hard truths you will need to accept.

Recruiting in a Recession: Hard Truths That Talent Acquisition Experts Must Accept

Recruiters must brace for tough times in a potential recession. To survive, they must adapt their strategy to focus on high-priority hiring needs and build relationships with potential hires. Quality candidates are still out there - recruiters must find them by diversifying services and offering learning and growth opportunities.

"Nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people."

10 Reasons HR is Important to an Organization

HR is essential for any business, from recruitment and training to compliance and culture. HR professionals must keep up with trends and use data to plan and execute their strategy. They must also ensure employee safety, fair pay, and attractive benefits for job seekers.

Most people completely waste their cover letter real estate. Your cover letter is another opportunity to speak directly about how your background and capabilities align with the opportunity you seek. It also allows you to introduce your personality a bit more than a resume does. So, why are cover letters important? Because you can stand out, big time, with a custom cover letter directed to the right person.

Why Cover Letters Are Important & How To Write One | Job\Searcher

Cover letters are an important way to stand out and show your personality and align your skills to a job you're applying for. They elaborate on your resume and are a great way to show potential employers you can effectively communicate. Crafting a tailored, impactful letter that conveys your qualifications, passion and motivations can be the thing that tips the scales in your favor!

The story of our US-Ukraine connection started when Kevin met Dave. Days away from quitting his last "real" job as a seafood plant manager, Kevin reconnected with a long-lost friend from high school. Little did he know, this long-lost friend was dating his soon-to-be business partner. After meeting Dave through their mutual connection, it didn't take long for the two to start bouncing business ideas off each other. The flow of creativity soon grew into a business partnership that has withstood the test of time.

Into the Heart of the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict

Kevin and Dave formed a team of 20 Ukrainian developers and QA, with Igor as Lead Developer. When Russia invaded, Kevin, Dave and Robert worked together to get Igor and his family to safety in Poland. After a long and risky mission, Igor and his family were able to cross the border and return home to Lviv.

The salary transparency trend continues. Last year, Colorado passed its Equal Pay Transparency Rules, which required employers to include compensation in job postings, notify employees about promotional opportunities, and record job descriptions and wage records. Soon after, states like Washington, Nevada, Maryland, and Rhode Island followed suit. 

Making the Move to Salary Transparency

Salary transparency is becoming a global issue, with the US leading in closing the pay gap. Companies now must provide more explicit wages and disclose their "good faith" pay range. Pay transparency builds trust and helps address biases in the workplace, allowing for greater fairness and satisfaction for employees.

Perform respiratory CPAP and BIPAP patient set-ups, patient assessments and follow-ups according to defined schedule. Perform HME repairs as needed and document as necessary. Experience in home medical equipment as a Respiratory Therapist. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Respiratory therapy education. Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License

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Professional Standards: Maintain professional standards in order to complete essential job responsibilities - State and ME guidelines <ul> <li>Maintain current license/certificates without allowing them to expire </li> <li>Maintain current CPR certificate without allowing it to expire </li> <li>Attain a clear understanding of all Resp./Sleep Therapy equipment and how it operates in order to provide quality service to the patient/customer </li> <li>Attend in-services and training seminars to keep current with new products, therapies, policies, etc. </li> <li>Demonstrate proper set-up, usage, loading and unloading on all equipment used and dispensed in your specific job area. Successfully pass all skills checklists. </li> </ul>Set-up and Delivery: Provide courteous, accurate and timely delivery, set-up and pick-up of patient/customer Resp./Sleep Therapy equipment. Maintain all necessary and required paperwork at all times <ul> <li>Perform respiratory CPAP and BIPAP patient set-ups, patient assessments and follow-ups according to defined schedule </li> <li>Document all patient visit/phone call outcomes on a daily delivery log and patient notes from clinical chart. All paperwork should be turned in by the end of the day </li> <li>Deliver and set-up Resp./Sleep Therapy equipment, dispensing new patient packet where required. Answer any questions patient may have or relay questions to the appropriate personnel </li> <li>Explain patient rights, checklist, P&Ps to the patient </li> <li>Verify actual merchandise. Communicate any patient/customer concerns to your supervisor immediately (and document chart) </li> </ul>Customer Service: Handle telephone calls in an informed and professional manner. <ul> <li>Answer incoming telephone calls in a timely and professional manner </li> <li>Route telephone calls to the appropriate person </li> <li>Answer telephone calls questions asked by patient/customer to the best of your ability or transfer to the appropriate person for an answer. Consider taking patient information and calling back with an answer </li> </ul>Vehicle Management: Maintain clean, stocked, tuned and orderly company vehicle. <ul> <li>Check vehicle daily for any defect or damage externally as well as internally </li> <li>Keep vehicles clean and orderly at all times. Maintain equipment per vehicle inventory list. </li> <li>Maintain stock of personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, hand sanitizer, mask, etc.) </li><li>Follow vehicle maintenance schedule and obtain service when needed at designated sites. </li> <li>Report any mechanical problems to supervisor and obtain necessary service in a timely manner. </li> </ul>Other Responsibilities: Handle all other responsibilities as assigned. <ul> <li>Perform HME repairs as needed and document as necessary </li> <li>Assist in other areas of ME as needed or required. </li> </ul>Requirements Experience <ul><li>Experience as a Respiratory Therapist </li><li>Experience in home medical equipment as a Respiratory Therapist </li> </ul>Education <ul><li>Associates Degree </li><li>Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Respiratory therapy education </li> </ul>Licensure <ul><li>Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License </li> </ul>Special Skills <ul><li>Clean DMV Record </li> </ul>

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