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From January to March 2022, about four million people, on average, switched jobs in this country. Pew Research says that translates into an annual average turnover rate of 30% across the board. That’s a lot of job jumping. The one thing each of these workers has in common is the need to fit in at their new position. But new people, processes, and tasks can initially overwhelm you when you take on a new job. Here’s how to fit in from the get-go.

Tips for Fitting in Quickly at a New Job You did it. You made the jump to a new job. But the first few weeks can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re trying to understand and manage with a new boss, learn new tasks, but also fit into the culture. Can you do something right up front to ease this tricky transition? Try These Tips for Fitting in at the New Job: Try to get to know your coworkers. Learn names and fun facts...

Exciting news for our company! People Plus announced today that Amy Sanderson has been appointed the new CEO of People Plus, and Amanda Huddleston has been named as President as they also take over full ownership of the company. As experienced business leaders in the staffing industry, Amy will succeed their father, and previous CEO, Ron Sanders, and Amanda will assume the role of President (formerly held by Amy). They assumed ownership on January 1, 2023. Ron will be retiring from the staffing industry after 35 successful years in the business.

Amy has been operating in a leadership role for People Plus for over 25 years. Her experience in financial and risk management in the staffing industry, along with technology expertise, has been pivotal to the success of the company. Amy is also President/CEO for Permco HR, a PEO...

Here’s what should be an obvious fact: Communication matters in the workplace. But as work has increased in complexity, effective communication has also gotten harder. In addition to working with cross-functional teams, some members of your team may be remote. You may communicate just as much in writing as you do verbally. Now there’s instant messaging, texting, and video conferencing, in addition to phone and face-to-face communication. With all these nuances in mind, you might wonder how to improve your communication skills in the New Year. Here are some tips that might help.

Four Ways to Communicate in 2023

There are four basic ways to communicate:

Verbal Nonverbal Written Visual

Each of these communication techniques has various channels for communicating. For example, during a video conference, you probably share via verbal, written, and...

The best leaders add real value to their organization and the people around them. Adding value isn’t just posting numbers to a spreadsheet; it is how you interact with the people you lead. Great leaders add value through intangibles such as creating culture or nurturing the growth of their employees. What makes a great leader, and how can they add value to your organization?

7 Types of Leadership You Might Already Have! What Leadership Traits Add Value? Skilled leaders have the right stuff, that essential quality that makes them, their company, and their coworkers a powerful force. Ironically, the leadership traits that add the most value are soft skills. Here are seven key characteristics of great leaders that add value to their organizations: Accountability The best leaders create a culture of accountability, where engagement means they...

LinkedIn is the most widely used business-related social networking site on the planet. It’s a great tool for networking, learning, and finding your next job. Just about anyone with a career has an account on LinkedIn. Employers know this, and recruiters spend all day on the site trying to find top talent. If you decide to set up a professional LinkedIn profile, how can it help you further your career?

How and Why Using LinkedIn Can Add Value

LinkedIn leverages the best features from several different types of online career sites:

Job board features that allow you to apply for work. Research features where you can query companies by keywords. Education and interest groups to further your knowledge. Networking, where you build up a group of key professional contacts. Social posting so you can make your voice heard and comment on other social posts. A...

So much changed over the past two years. COVID created a new way of working, new processes, and for some of us, new jobs. We would honestly be surprised if you’re not going into the holiday season reflecting on the past, present, and future of your job or career. It seems like the thing to do when we’re living in a tumultuous economy.

Whether you’re happy in your career or looking to change, one thing is certain; you should re-evaluate your goals going into 2023. This blog will help you create attainable goals to keep moving forward next year.

Re-Evaluating Your Goals Heading into 2023 Start at the Beginning: Evaluate Your Goals Evaluating your goals is the first step toward setting new ones for 2023. Setting goals is an important part of motivating and improving yourself . Setting goals triggers behaviors that can get you noticed at...

Everyone is talking about quiet quitting. It’s an offshoot of the Great Resignation trend where employees are going on autopilot in their job. This means no more emails answered on the weekends and no more over 40 hours a week. It means skipping extra assignments outside of core duties—and more. Employees think these tactics are to protect themselves from overwork. Employers are frustrated and dismayed by the new normal, which is a lack of employee engagement. The question is what can employers do to counteract this trend?

What is Quiet Quitting?

Quiet quitting is the opposite of hustle culture. It means an employee no longer goes above and beyond in their job. They may even stop defining themselves by their work. Quiet quitting has taken off on social media , inspiring employees to “act their wage.” It doesn’t mean the employee isn’t doing their job . It...