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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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July 26, 2023

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Redefining Employee Retention and Engagement in Today’s World of Work

The struggle to attract and retain top talent has become an uphill battle for employers in today’s competitive job market. As the workforce landscape continues to evolve, one critical factor emerges as the linchpin for success: employee engagement. The era of “quiet quitting” is upon us, and its impact on organizational productivity and morale cannot be ignored. In this article, we explore the vital relationship between employee engagement and retention, shedding light on how nurturing a culture of engagement can minimize the impact of quiet quitting. What’s the Link Between Employee Retention and Engagement? Employee engagement and high employee retention …

July 19, 2023

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‘Ally’ Is a Verb: 8 Ways to Practice Allyship at Work

Fostering a company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion has become essential for organizations and their employees. While diversity initiatives play a vital role in creating a more inclusive environment, what truly shapes workplace allyship is the collective actions and behaviors of every individual at work. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the workforce, this article can guide you on how you can actively practice Allyship at work. By embracing these strategies, you can contribute to a more equitable and harmonious workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. What is Allyship at Work? Allyship at work is the …

July 12, 2023

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4 Essential Interview Questions for Finding Your Ideal Hire

The key to unlocking successful hiring lies in conducting interviews that reveal a candidate’s true potential and overall fit within the organization. Beyond the typical questions, there is a treasure trove of inquiries that can uncover valuable insights. These are the best interview questions you can ask candidates for better hiring results. General Interview Questions General interview questions are broader and can be asked across different industries. These questions are great conversation starters that help you understand a candidate’s background, career goals, work style, communication skills, self-awareness, and ability to articulate their thoughts and experiences effectively. Here are some examples …

July 5, 2023

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Virtual Interviews: Essential Tips and Tricks for Jobseekers

Video interviews have become commonplace in this era of remote work and virtual communication. If you’ve recently received an email inviting you to a virtual interview for your dream job, the anxiety of navigating the process may be overwhelming. However, by learning effective strategies for approaching these interviews, you can increase your chances of receiving the job offer. In this article, we discuss detailed tips that can help you excel in virtual interviews and make a lasting impression on prospective employers. 7 Powerful Virtual Interview Hacks That Works  Here are some virtual interview tips to help you land your next …

March 27, 2023

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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

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Engaging and Remote Workforce

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

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.

April 3, 2024

Telling Your Story Online: Where Social Media Meets HR

Explore the power of social media in your job search! Learn from success stories and cautionary tales to navigate the digital landscape effectively.

March 6, 2024

Women’s History Month 2024: Dissecting The Intersection of Gender and Disability in Employment

Empower through awareness: Women’s History Month sheds light on vital issues, including the intersectionality of gender and disability in the workplace.

February 14, 2024

Shaping Tomorrow: 6 Most Important AI Trends for 2024

Explore groundbreaking AI innovations in hiring and staffing.

January 17, 2024

Avoid These 9 Common Resume Mistakes to Get Hired

Even the most qualified candidates might face rejection due to seemingly minor resume mistakes. Not all resumes are perfect. Avoid common mistakes in resume writing to increase your chances of standing out and securing an interview. 9 Common Resume Mistakes To help you land your next job, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the nine most common resume mistakes to avoid. 1. Having Spelling and Grammatical Errors Spelling and grammar mistakes might seem small, but they can have a big impact. Think of your resume as your personal story. Just like typos in a favorite book, mistakes in …

January 3, 2024

10 New Year’s Resolutions to Make Your Workplace Better in 2024

Making New Year’s resolutions is about showing how you want to grow and become a better version of yourself. The results of a study by YouGov showed that 37 percent of Americans said they had a New Year’s resolution for 2023, and 87 percent said they would likely to stick to it.¹ In the workplace, these resolutions can serve as a powerful catalyst for transformation. They aren’t just individual goals but blueprints for creating better work environments. Why You Should Make New Year’s Resolutions for Work Embracing New Year’s resolutions for work can guide personal growth and professional development. …

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.

February 27, 2017

Sneak Peak: Featuring Darwin H.

Past Employee Showcase Welcome to the inaugural post of Sneak Peak, an on-going series highlighting the career path of one of our former associates – how they got started, what they’re doing now and what advice they have for current job seekers in Austin. Our Peak recruiters ran into Darwin. recently at a local community meeting. In a city becoming synonymous with gentrification and displacement, Darwin is a 5th generation Austinite. He is also an active volunteer, community leader and board member for several local civic organizations. Darwin was gracious enough to share a glimpse of his journey in his …

February 21, 2017

7 questions to ask in your next job interview

What Should You Ask During an Interview? Most job seekers understand the importance of asking good questions during the interview. Not only is it essential to come prepared with answers, but it’s also critical to ask the right questions. Your inquiries communicate a lot about who you are and what your expectations are for the position. By asking genuine and engaging questions, you’re showing the interviewer that you actually care about the position, the company, and how you might be able to contribute. Think of the questions you ask as being statements that can help set you apart from competing …

February 9, 2017

What to wear to your Austin interview

Tips for Dressing for your Interview According to the Austin Business Journal, there are an estimated 157.2 people moving to our area every single day. Central Texas has been one of the fastest growing regions of the US for many years. More and more people are drawn to Austin’s growing economy, laid-back atmosphere and mild winter weather. We’re also proud to be ranked 2017’s best place to live by the ubiquitous assessors at US News & World Report. If you’re new to our beautiful city, we feel confident you’ll assimilate quickly. With so many fresh job seekers from other parts of …

January 30, 2017

5 tips to make the most of your next job fair

Advice for Attending Job Fairs Job fairs can either be an incredible networking opportunity or an incredible waste of time. Like most aspects of the job search, thorough preparation and strategic follow-up are crucial to success. Also, many job fairs have moved online with Covid-19–that said, you should still prepare for them the same way you would with in-person networking events. Here’s how to make the most of your next event: Come prepared. Once you find out what companies will be present, do some additional research to help prioritize the ones you’d like to target. Don’t waste your time talking …

January 16, 2017

What are you doing for others?

Giving Back The title of this post comes from a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, spoken to an audience in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1957, and often repeated throughout his life’s work. Dr. King is widely remembered for leading a radical, nonviolent civil-rights movement that rippled across the world. Today we commemorate his life in the same way he lived it, by giving back to others. Volunteering in our community is an obvious way to give back, but there are also substantial benefits for job seekers. Service opportunities can be an additional way to increase your network, keep your …

January 2, 2017

Networking your way through the new year

Tips for Networking Happy New Year from all of us at Peak Performers employment agency! It’s the start of another rotation around the sun, and many people are full of resolutions — to eat healthier, to exercise more, and maybe even to make the world a slightly better place. My guess is that most of you haven’t thought much about networking. Schmoozing can seem intimidating for some, but we’ve got a few unconventional tips to help you excel in your job search and perhaps be a better person in the process. Get to know your neighbors. According to a report …

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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