Category: Transition

Are you equipped at turning the crisis situation into an opportunity? A lot of times, I have seen people create the exact experience that they were anxious about in their heads. It is not only unsettling but also sad to see people lose onto so many good things in life because of their anxiety or…

The new ERG PowerTalk podcast focuses on the benefits of employee networks. Employee networks are groups formed by the employees of an organization around specific common aspect of their social identity. For example, a women’s employee network or a U.S. military veterans network. Employee networks are usually approved of and supported by organizations. (Some companies…

Those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces—and members of their family—know a lot about perseverance, planning, and leadership. It’s no wonder, then, that this group of people is well-suited for entrepreneurship. Veteran-owned firms represent 9.1% of all U.S. firms—outpacing their representation as 7.6% of the total population. And they maintain their strong presence…

How to Prepare for a Career After the Military by Gloria Martinez Women veterans leaving the military face one of their biggest challenges yet: finding a career. Transitioning to civilian life is a huge adjustment and many female veterans struggle with the switch. Female veterans face higher unemployment rates than male veterans and female non-veterans,…

Yes, the Machines Are Coming–But We Can Outsmart Them. Here’s How. As technology advances, many jobs will go away while others rise up and take their place. Problem is, our current higher education system is not helping young people develop the skills they will need to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce. Danny Iny reveals what we…

If you don’t have social media, don’t know why Monday is a federal holiday or have otherwise been living under a rock, Sunday was Veterans Day. That’s Veterans Day — as opposed to Veteran’s Day, Veterans’ Day, Armistice Day or Memorial Day. Americans have celebrated living and deceased veterans — all those who served the…

COLD SPRING, Ky. —T o support employers, dispel myths and demonstrate the business case for employing America’s nearly 4 million veterans with a service-connected disability, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) developed The Veteran Advantage: DAV Guide to Hiring and Retaining Veterans with Disabilities. A first of its kind, the resource is being released during National Disability…

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) administers and enforces three equal employment opportunity laws: Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 793; and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212. Collectively, these…

Nowadays everyone in the recruitment industry talks about résumés needing a 30-second impact but nobody tells us how to write one. UNTIL NOW. by Martin Drake According to career consultant, Martin Darke, all it comes down to is marketing yourself properly. “Over 90% of job seekers have poor-quality résumés”, says Darke, who has seen thousands…

Troy, Mich.  – Todd Palmer is a renowned thought leader and top staffing and recruiting executive who is committed to improving lives. As a successful leader who has spent years building up a multi-million dollar recruiting & staffing firm, Palmer is now setting his sights on even loftier goals – helping others find meaningful work…

by Johnny Punish Saying “NO” is a huge part of success yet most people don’t know this absolute axiom. For both your personal and business life, one cannot say “YES” to every request. “Hey, can you watch the kids for me” or “hey, can you drive me to downtown L.A. to pick up my laundry”…

By Holly Caplan Growing up I was taught by my parents to get a job and keep a job. Period. It was ingrained in me that once I graduated college, I needed to land at a good company and stay there. The big reward would be retirement at 40 years with a fancy company pen…

Military spouses, predominantly women, face an unemployment rate of up to four times the national average. WASHINGTON — It’s not just the military that potentially received a big boost from the defense authorization bill that passed the U.S. Senate this week. The economic outlook for military spouses did, too. Included in the National Defense Authorization…

GMG Launches SparkMyResume exposing potential tax credits up to $9,600 FENTON, MI – Growth Management Group (GMG), the Michigan-based tax consulting firm which has recovered over $500M in specialized tax incentives for its clients nationwide since 2004, has just launched SparkMyResume, a free online tool designed to help certain job-seeking military veterans, the disabled, and…

By Suzanne Bandick Do you ever feel bogged down, tired and like life is just a little too heavy with too many things going on for your comfort? Sometimes the busyness of our lives and the overwhelm can start to get the better of us. It spoils our fun in life and our interactions with…

If you are a Veteran you have a couple of different tools that can give you an edge in getting a civil service (Federal) job: the Preference Points and Veteran’s Recruitment Appointment rule. The following is a summary of these tools and how they can help: Veteran’s Employment Preference Points Overview By law, veterans who…

by StreetShares Keeping your clients and customers happy is essential, but how many companies spend time and effort ensuring their employees are as equally content at their workplace as well? Being a small business, you may not have the luxury to shower your employees with perks, but the good news is there are a lot of…

By Suzanne Bandick, LiveYourDreamsCoaching.com What have you been thinking about lately and what have you been getting in your life? Your results will be a direct reflection of your focus. I am going to quote from Marc Allen and his book The Millionaire Course because he says this so eloquently… “What we think about expands.…

by Jeff Gitlen, LendEdu.com It can be difficult leaving the military. The transition back to civilian life is complicated enough, but then you have to plan for the next stage in your career. However, you’ve acquired many great skills while serving which opens up certain opportunities for the entrepreneurial veteran. Many veteran men and women…

by Christopher DeJesus, NASA Johnson Space Center What is the best way to help future military members prepare for separation? There are a million success stories out there, thousands of “How to” books, and countless articles suggesting their method is the best way in helping future military members to prepare for separation. Everyone claims that their…