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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 12, 2017
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Peak Spotlight: Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
Peak Spotlight: Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Life Altering, Not Life Defining Like Jack in the video, many adults come by …
July 26, 2017
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Celebrating 27 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
A Historic Piece of Civil Rights Legislation Passed by Congress in 1990, and eventually signed by President George H.W. Bush, …
June 22, 2017
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A recruiter’s review of 3 job clubs in Austin
Austin Job Clubs Looking for work is hard. It’s even harder if you try to do it alone. The job club model is designed to utilize the collective power of a group to help job seekers find and keep employment opportunities. Each group tends to have their own culture and flare, but they all typically include weekly meetings, networking, resource sharing and guest speakers who provide a wealth of information on the job search process. Our recruitment team benefits from staying connected to various job clubs in Austin, and we thought we’d share some insider information on our three favorite …
April 20, 2017
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Preparing for your interview at Peak Performers
Peak Performers Hiring Process Welcome to Peak Performers! As a nonprofit, we’re also driven by the mission to create a new standard of employment for qualified applicants with a disability. We’ve compiled some information to help you know what to expect at your interview. If you haven’t submitted your resume to be reviewed by our recruitment department, you can do so by clicking here or you can apply for one of our many openings. After You Apply and Following Up We follow up with candidates who align with a current opening or anticipated future opening. We typically follow up via …
April 7, 2017
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Sneak Peak: Featuring Tammy
Welcome to Sneak Peak, our on-going series highlighting the career paths of our former associates – how they got started, what they’re doing now and what advice they have for current job seekers in the great city of Austin, Texas. One of our staff recently reconnected with Tammy over lunch. She is a gifted coordinator and administrative professional with a knack for getting things done. Tammy has the energy to consistently take on new projects, and despite having had no prior office experience, she has built a successful career with the State of Texas. She was generous enough to share …
March 31, 2017
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4 extraordinary people who overcame disabilities
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 …
July 19, 2023
‘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 5, 2023
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 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 …
May 24, 2018
Peak Performers Employee Appreciation Event: PEAKnic
PEAKnic 2018 On Thursday May 17th, 2018, Peak Performers celebrated their employee appreciation event, PEAKnic. Aside from the wordplay—there was much horseplay and balloons and painted faces and sidewalk chalk and sandwiches. What a party!
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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