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For nearly three decades, Peak Performers has been revolutionizing disability employment. We’re on a nationwide mission to set a higher standard of employment for professionals with disabilities. Along the way, we’re setting a new standard for the staffing agency experience.
April 17, 2024
Skills-Based Hiring: Do You Still Need a Degree to Get Hired Today?
Is a college degree necessary for job success? Explore the truth about skills-based hiring and discover alternative paths to employment in today’s market.
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September 6, 2023
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Salary Negotiation 101: A Job Seeker’s Guide to Securing Fair Compensation
Congratulations on securing an interview and getting one step closer to your career aspirations! As you prepare for your job offer, you will need to be thinking about salary negotiation. Negotiating for better pay may seem intimidating, but it can significantly impact your future earnings and career trajectory. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the art of salary negotiation, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to secure fair compensation. Why is Salary Negotiation Necessary? Negotiating salary can significantly increase your earnings. According to Business Insider, salary negotiations can make up to a $1 million difference in your lifetime …
August 30, 2023
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Networking in 2023: Offline and Online Relationships Matter
In today’s interconnected professional landscape, the power of networking cannot be underestimated. It has become a vital skill that can open doors, foster collaborations, and propel career growth. However, successful networking goes beyond merely exchanging business cards at events. It hinges on building meaningful relationships that stand the test of time and serves as a foundation for professional success. In this article, we provide practical and effective networking tips that can help you establish genuine connections, expand your network, and unlock exciting opportunities that can propel your career to new heights. What Is Networking and Why Is It So Important? …
August 23, 2023
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Contracting and Temporary Staffing: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Finding suitable candidates quickly and efficiently can be challenging for many employers. From balancing economic fluctuations with the evolving market demands, there’s just so much to do within a limited timeframe. The need for agile staffing solutions has never been more crucial in lifting some administrative weights, leaving you with more time to focus on core business activities. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about contracting and temporary staffing, including how these staffing solutions can help you optimize your workforce, adapt to economic situations and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. The Difference Between Contracting …
August 16, 2023
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The Employed Job Seeker’s Dilemma: Can You Reach Out to a Recruiter?
The question of whether it is acceptable to engage with recruiters while currently employed is something that most professionals ponder. It’s a topic that often stirs up mixed emotions, as it makes you weigh the potential benefits against the perceived risks. However, embracing the idea of maintaining a conversation with recruiters while employed can be advantageous in many ways. So, going back to the question, the answer is a solid yes. But before that, let’s see what recruiters actually do. Who is a Recruiter? You probably know what most recruiters do; hire new employees. They connect job seekers to companies …
August 9, 2023
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Set the Right Foundations: What is Belonging in the Workplace?
You may be increasingly worried about employees leaving their jobs, wondering if your own team feels like they should quit too. You have done what you can to make them feel included, but do they feel like they belong? Improve your work culture by cultivating a sense of belongingness. Here are the things you need to know. The Great Resignation: What’s Causing It A McKinsey survey on the Great Attrition justified employers’ concern about workplace connectivity. Fifty-four percent of employees who left their jobs did not feel valued by their company. Fifty-two percent didn’t feel valued by their managers. Fifty-one …
August 2, 2023
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Improve Your Job Search Online, Look Beyond Job Titles!
Every job is unique despite having similar titles. Look further and see how each job can fit into your personal values, skills, experiences, and preferences.
December 20, 2023
Is Your Compensation and Benefits Package Aligned with Your Needs?
Compensation and benefits are crucial to your lifestyle and your satisfaction. This article looks into the importance of compensation and benefits, providing ways to communicate and know if your compensation offers are enough. Let this guide help you align your benefits package with your personal needs and career goals. A Look at the State of Work Benefits Today A Pew Research Center survey on why US workers quit their jobs found that 43 percent of the respondents felt their benefits weren’t competitive.¹ It’s worth noting that in a survey by Mercer, 70 percent of large companies and 53 percent of …
December 13, 2023
A Path to Unity: Celebrating December Holidays and Human Rights for a More Inclusive Year-Ender
Thanksgiving has passed, and there’s another celebration worth highlighting: Human Rights Day. This resource will discuss this monumental day and how it synergizes with holiday celebrations. Through this article, we hope you embrace various holidays that can be a powerful platform for promoting understanding and respect. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The international community commemorates Human Rights Day every year on December 10. In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This helps protect human rights, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, disability, and other statuses.¹ Here are the 30 articles listed in the …
November 29, 2023
Navigating People-First and Identity-First Communication
Empower disability-inclusive dialogue with Peak Performers. Explore, learn, and foster inclusivity in your workplace.
November 15, 2023
The Key to Job Fulfillment: Learn to Evaluate Company Culture
Finding the right job is more than just finding the right compensation package. Discovering long-term happiness in a job also means identifying a company culture that resonates with your values and what matters most to you. In this article, we examine the importance of company culture and also provide you with tips to evaluate the work culture of perspective future employers. The Importance of Company Culture In a Gallup report, employees who were quietly quitting were surveyed about what they would change about their current workplace.¹ These three were the top answers: 41% Culture or Engagement 28% Pay and Benefits …
November 1, 2023
Disability Awareness and ‘Movember’: Breaking Stigmas, Building Movements
Movember is the time of the year when men grow their mustaches. However, it’s not just about the beards. We’ll dive into the meaningful intersection of Movember and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), highlighting the importance of raising awareness, encouraging men to talk about their health, and sharing several activities that can help promote men’s health and advocate for individuals with disabilities. Why Is Movember Celebrated? In 2003, Australian friends Luke Slattery and Travis Garone had two things in mind: to bring back the mustache or the “Mo” in recent trends and make a campaign on men’s health and …
October 18, 2023
NDEAM 2023: Debunking 18 Common Myths About Allyship
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time when we celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and acknowledge the importance of creating inclusive workplaces. A significant aspect of fostering inclusivity is allyship, which involves individuals using their privilege to support marginalized colleagues. In this article, we’ll debunk common myths about allyship in the workplace for individuals with disabilities to help you be a better ally. Debunking 18 Myths on Allyship Myth 1: Allyship is Only About Being Supportive While support is a key aspect of an allyship, allyship goes beyond offering a sympathetic ear. Allyship involves taking …
March 19, 2024
Scaling Workforce: A Strategic Approach to Volume Hiring for Long-term Projects
A Strategic Approach to Volume Hiring for Long-term Projects
November 4, 2022
Careers are not always linear
Hiring for humans, not machines Disability hiring starts with considering all applicants There are certain patterns you can see in a resume that signal someone is dealing with a disability. Each resume leaves us hints about life events and perhaps what someone is currently going through. Each resume tells a story both in what is included as well as what is omitted. To be more inclusive in hiring people with disabilities, pause to dig into these resumes further. Resumes we see on a regular basis: A person is seeking employment after a 5 year employment gap. Perhaps they are recovering …
October 13, 2022
Everything you know about disability inclusion is WRONG
Everything you Know about Disability Inclusion is WRONG Summary of Event Everything You Know about Disability Inclusion is WRONG! In …
September 2, 2022
Disability Inclusion Starts With You
You Must be Part of the Change Making Meaningful Change to Disability Inclusion and Hiring After explaining Peak Performers Staffing Agency mission of hiring people with disabilities to a new person, I experience a range of emotional reactions ranging from enthusiasm to curiosity to indifference. But my least favorite reaction is… “Well, good for you. I’m glad someone is helping those people.” While this seems like a benign statement, what is often implied here is “someone else is helping people with disabilities so I don’t have to.” Furthermore, the speaker usually makes it pretty clear in the statement that they …
August 25, 2022
Labels for people with disabilities
Labels matter Respecting what people call themselves It can sometimes be confusing when a group of people start calling themselves something different and ask you to do the same. Language changes and so too does cultural norms and the labels applied to people. Over time, we have seen people with disabilities (as well as other minorities) change what they prefer to be called. Once we used the word “handicapped.” Now many prefer to use the words “person with a disability” so as to put the person before their disability. Once we referred to people as having “shell shock.” This has …
August 19, 2022
People with invisible disabilities are everywhere
Empathy for invisible disabilities Not all disabilities are visible The other day, I was having a conversation and a person. The conversation turned to our mission and they said “I don’t see your disability–it can’t be that bad.” To which, I wanted to reply “Well, that’s great but I have to live with it.” Some people without disabilities struggle to recognize the significance and impact of invisible and hidden disabilities. After all, if we can’t see it, can it really be all that bad? Invisible disabilities are very real The first thing to realize is that invisible disabilities are very, …
August 12, 2022
Asking People About their Disability
Curiosity is Not the Problem Asking People About Their Disabilities Have you ever wondered: – How a wheelchair user drives …
April 10, 2024
The $4,700 Price Tag: The True Cost of Hiring and How to Reduce It
Unlock cost-effective hiring solutions! Discover winning strategies to reduce hiring costs and find top talent without breaking the bank.
March 20, 2024
The ROI of Talent Development: The Link Between Human Capital and Business Outcomes
Empower your team! Unlock business success by prioritizing talent development. Discover how nurturing employee potential drives long-term growth and sustainability.
March 13, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 World of Work: 4 Things Your Workforce Needs
Explore key trends to meet the demands of today’s dynamic workforce. Embrace change and stay ahead in the evolving world of work in 2024!
February 28, 2024
Why is Hiring People with Disabilities a Smart Business Move?
Unlock potential! Explore the strategic impact of hiring people with disabilities—proven to boost revenue, income, and economic profit. Build a smarter, more inclusive business.
February 21, 2024
Navigating Change: C-Suite Leaders Are Adjusting Workforce Strategies and Here’s Why
Great C-Suite leaders adapt to navigate change. Explore strategic workforce balancing for optimal efficiency and satisfaction in a dynamic business landscape.
February 14, 2024
Shaping Tomorrow: 6 Most Important AI Trends for 2024
Explore groundbreaking AI innovations in hiring and staffing.
January 5, 2023
Remote work drawbacks
Considering the drawbacks of remote work Is remote work good for my career? I’ve worked remotely before so I get …
December 15, 2022
2023 Job Seeking Advice
Find a job in 2023 Top job seeking advice from Peak Performers It’s that time of the year: time for …
December 7, 2022
Employment after being an entrepreneur
How do I put my start-up business on my resume? Running your own business is hard and you have to …
November 18, 2022
Layoff FAQs and Planning
Planning for layoffs and frequently asked questions Are layoffs coming in 2023? Right now, the long-forecasted recession seems to be …
November 9, 2022
Artificial intelligence and the work world
Insights into the new world of work Is artificial intelligence coming for my job? If your job is repetitive and …
November 2, 2022
Job Search Feedback
Feedback is critical to your job search. Processing feedback when looking for a job When you ask a friend to …
March 27, 2023
Salaries on job description
Salaries on Job Postings Overview of Issue In a recent survey, 91% of job seekers and 67% of recruiters want …
March 24, 2023
Engaging and Remote Workforce
Remote Workforce Engagement – A Guide for Businesses Overview of Remote Work Challenges Over the pandemic, we saw a huge …
March 24, 2023
Nobody wants to work any more
“Nobody Wants to Work Any More” Discussion for Businesses Overview of Recruiting and Hiring Challenges When the labor market gets …
March 24, 2023
Quiet Quitting: Advice for Employers
Quiet Quitting Guide for Businesses What is quiet quitting “Quiet quitting” is the phenomenon of employees doing the minimum to …
March 24, 2023
Loneliness at Work
Loneliness and the Work World Advice for Businesses to Combat Loneliness Whether employees are working on-site, hybrid, or remotely, loneliness …
November 7, 2022
All about staffing agencies
Staffing agency business overview What is a staffing agency? A staffing agency is a business that searches for workers on …
February 7, 2022
Peak Performers launches retirement program
New Benefit: 403(b) Retirement Program Peak Performers is excited to announce that they are now offering a 403(b) retirement program …
September 13, 2021
Peak Performers and Texas Veterans Commission Job Search Give Advice
Upcoming Virtual Job Fair with Texas Veterans Commission Peak Performers recently partnered with the Texas Veterans Commission to share job …
September 3, 2021
Peak Performers Staffing Featured in local Newsletter
Recognition from Local Newspaper The Crestview Neighborhood Association recently featured Peak Performers in their monthly newsletter. The text from the …
August 16, 2021
Now Hiring in Austin – Hot Jobs August 16, 2021
Austin Growing Rapidly: More Jobs Heading to ATX! This just in: Austin is growing really, really fast. In fact, according …
August 10, 2021
Now Hiring in Austin – Hot Jobs August 10, 2021
Austin Job Market Growing Fast Austin has almost regained all jobs lost prior to the pandemic as our area continues …
July 6, 2020
Bree Sarlati, Recognized Globally by Staffing Industry
National Recognition for Peak Performers’ Staffing CEO Austin, TX – Bree Sarlati, Co-CEO of Peak Performers, was recognized by the …
March 24, 2023
Loneliness at Work
Loneliness and the Work World Advice for Businesses to Combat Loneliness Whether employees are working on-site, hybrid, or remotely, loneliness …
March 23, 2016
When was the last time you thought about your posture?
Posture in the Workplace “Be a swan, Minerva, be a swan,” says wicked stepmother Bernadette Peters in Cinderella. Posture training …
February 2, 2016
Flu season is upon us
Balancing the Flu with Work The flu season is here with a vengeance! The flu season peaks this month and …

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