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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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October 18, 2023
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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 …
October 11, 2023
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Seal the Deal: Crafting the Perfect Response to “Why Should We Hire You?”
Among the many interview questions that you’re likely to encounter, one that often causes candidates to pause and ponder is the classic, “Why should we hire you?” This seemingly straightforward question can make or break your interview. In this article, we will help you craft a response that resonates with employers and showcases your genuine potential. Why Hiring Managers Ask, “Why Should We Hire You?” When employers ask this interview question, they want to: See if you’ve done your homework about the company. Verify that you understand the role you’re applying for. Gauge how confident you are in your abilities. …
October 5, 2023
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50 Years of Empowerment: Celebrating the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and NDEAM 2023
This year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) holds a special significance as we celebrate not only NDEAM but also …
September 27, 2023
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What Makes a Job Good: 4 Empowering Takeaways for Employers
Not all jobs are made equal. Some jobs are much more demanding than others and not all people excel in the same roles—it’s all about finding the right fit. But no matter how challenging a job is, employers can elevate employee experience. In this post, we’ll share some insights about the things that keep top talent within a company, or—in other words—what makes an employee’s job “good.” It’s Not Just the Job Often, you’ll come across employees who quit their jobs, saying, “I’m not satisfied with that job,” “This job is driving me crazy,” or “I’m better off working for …
September 20, 2023
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12 Soft Skills You Need to Thrive in Today’s Workplace
In today’s workplace, possessing technical skills alone is insufficient to excel in your career. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates with diverse soft skills that complement their technical expertise. In this article, we will explore 12 essential soft skills you need to thrive in today’s workplace. What Are Soft Skills and Hard Skills? Soft skills are personal attributes and abilities that enable individuals to interact effectively and professionally with others. They are essential for building strong work relationships, fostering teamwork, and adapting to the dynamic nature of modern businesses. These are transferrable skills like teamwork, leadership, compliance, ability to work …
September 13, 2023
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Disability-Inclusive Infrastructure: 8 Ways to Implement Physical Workplace Adaptations
When it comes to the workplace, fostering an environment of inclusion extends beyond awareness and best practices—it involves reimagining the workplace’s infrastructure, design, and functionalities to enhance accessibility and accommodate people with disabilities Let’s go further and see what different innovative approaches to implementing disability-inclusive workplace adaptations there are today. An Employer’s Legal Duties for Disability Inclusion and Reasonable Accommodation What you may not realize is that many accommodations are free or would only require minimal cost to the employer. According to a recent Job Accommodation Network study, approximately half of all accommodations were at no cost to the employer, …
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.
December 31, 2015
Resume header: Your professional email address
Email Address: Part of your Professional Image One of the most common resume mistakes we see is with email addresses. Your email address is just one of the many elements that can contribute to your professional image. Certain e-mail addresses do not convey professionalism: Hotmama78@hotmail.com or Benchpress247@yahoo.com, for example. Aside from a professional-sounding address, for consistency of personal branding, I recommend an email address that closely matches the name on your resume. This kind of address has the added bonus of always being recognizable; it takes the guesswork out of a contact list. Common Email Mistakes Certain details that should not …
December 31, 2015
Resume header: What’s in a name?
Resume Headers As my favorite leading lady Julie Andrews once sung on screen, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.” In this series, however, we’re not going to learn how to sing (at least that’s not the plan). Instead, we’re going to learn how to write a resume, starting at the top and working our way down. The Alps and singing nuns might not be involved (again, not in the plans), but we do guarantee you this: if you follow these guidelines, step by step, your resume will convey professionalism and help you look like …
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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