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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
March 31, 2017
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 …
March 9, 2017
4 tips for job seekers with disabilities
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 …
December 31, 2015
Invisible Disabilities
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 …
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 …
October 5, 2023
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 …
March 13, 2023
Free Training and Learning with Metrix
Announcing Partnership with Metrix Learning Peak Performers is proud to announce a new partnership program with Metrix Learning and Workforce …
November 3, 2022
Employee of the Month Program
Peak Performers Employee of the Month At Peak Performers, we understand that recognizing our employees is key to their job …
October 20, 2022
Largest staffing agency in Austin award 2022
Peak Performers recognized in Austin 2nd largest staffing agency by hours billed Peak Performers Staffing Agency is pleased to announce …
August 22, 2022
2022 Peak Performers Employee of the Year
Employee of the Year Peak Performers is proud to announce our employee of the year award. This year we’re recognizing …
July 8, 2022
About Disability Pride Month 2022
What is “Disability Pride Month?” On July 26, 1990, George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. This laid …
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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