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A Strategic Approach to Volume Hiring for Long-term Projects

Stories of Disability and Perseverance Imagine yourself walking or seeing or feeling, and then suddenly not. Most people without disabilities rarely think about how close we all are to switching categories. While it makes sense that most chronic medical conditions would develop later in life, we were surprised to learn that less than 15% of people were actually born with their disability (See No Pity by Joseph Shapiro). At the Peak Blog, we honor and celebrate those who have overcome shocking adversity and shattered glass ceilings all the way to the top of their professions. Here are a few less …

Disability and Employment Based on Census Bureau data from 2015, there were an estimated 1.6 million working-age Texans with one or more disabilities. In the same year, Austin was home to nearly 72,000 residents living with disabilities or roughly 8 percent of the city’s population. These are significant numbers, and they likely do not include many invisible disabilities as defined by the ADA Amendments Act (2008). While the situation is improving, many challenges remain for job seekers with chronic medical conditions in the United States. Discrimination in the workplace, lack of accessibility and inaccurate perceptions are all contributing factors to a disability …

Invisible Disabilities Recently, I was reading through a comment section below an article about what it’s like living with a disability. One contributor offered this example scenario: Scenario 1: A blind person is in a store. Through an mistake in their cane technique, they accidentally break a piece of merchandise Scenario 2:A person suffering from PTSD is in a store. They smell a cologne that was the same their attacker wore. They become very upset and accidentally break a piece of merchandise Who do you think the store owner will be more sympathetic toward? It might sound pessimistic, but my bet …

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Considering the drawbacks of remote work Is remote work good for my career? I’ve worked remotely before so I get …

Find a job in 2023 Top job seeking advice from Peak Performers It’s that time of the year: time for …

How do I put my start-up business on my resume? Running your own business is hard and you have to …

Planning for layoffs and frequently asked questions Are layoffs coming in 2023? Right now, the long-forecasted recession seems to be …

Insights into the new world of work Is artificial intelligence coming for my job? If your job is repetitive and …

Feedback is critical to your job search. Processing feedback when looking for a job When you ask a friend to …

Salaries on Job Postings Overview of Issue In a recent survey, 91% of job seekers and 67% of recruiters want …

Remote Workforce Engagement – A Guide for Businesses Overview of Remote Work Challenges Over the pandemic, we saw a huge …

“Nobody Wants to Work Any More” Discussion for Businesses Overview of Recruiting and Hiring Challenges When the labor market gets …

Quiet Quitting Guide for Businesses What is quiet quitting “Quiet quitting” is the phenomenon of employees doing the minimum to …

Loneliness and the Work World Advice for Businesses to Combat Loneliness Whether employees are working on-site, hybrid, or remotely, loneliness …

Staffing agency business overview What is a staffing agency? A staffing agency is a business that searches for workers on …

This year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) holds a special significance as we celebrate not only NDEAM but also …

Announcing Partnership with Metrix Learning Peak Performers is proud to announce a new partnership program with Metrix Learning and Workforce …

Peak Performers Employee of the Month At Peak Performers, we understand that recognizing our employees is key to their job …

Peak Performers recognized in Austin 2nd largest staffing agency by hours billed Peak Performers Staffing Agency is pleased to announce …

Employee of the Year Peak Performers is proud to announce our employee of the year award. This year we’re recognizing …

What is “Disability Pride Month?” On July 26, 1990, George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. This laid …

Loneliness and the Work World Advice for Businesses to Combat Loneliness Whether employees are working on-site, hybrid, or remotely, loneliness …

Posture in the Workplace “Be a swan, Minerva, be a swan,” says wicked stepmother Bernadette Peters in Cinderella. Posture training …

Balancing the Flu with Work The flu season is here with a vengeance! The flu season peaks this month and …