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New Year … New Career
5 Ways to Keep Your Job Search On Track in 2022 Now that the presents are unwrapped and the ball has dropped, it’s time to get serious about your New Year’s resolutions. Most of us have good intentions, but let’s face it…most resolutions get broken before the month of...
Are There Online Courses to Help Me Become a Legal Assistant in NH?
If you want to become a legal assistant in New Hampshire, you’re in good company. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1,140 legal assistants worked in New Hampshire in 2019. Typical employers are private law firms, corporate law...
3 Ways to Scrap the Boring Water Cooler Talk for Something More Meaningful
Since you spend a significant amount of time at work, part of each day, most likely, is spent talking with coworkers around the water cooler. Having conversations promotes intellectual curiosity and encourages learning, feeling challenged and exploring the world....
End of Year Self Assessments
It’s the end of the calendar year and in addition to the self-assessment your organization may have asked you to do, it’s also a time when we take stock of our personal goals – what we’re proud of, what we’re glad we tried, what worked and what didn’t. The act of...
The Appropriate Way to Navigate Office Happy Hours
Deciding whether to join your team for office happy hours can be challenging. On the one hand, you may want to stay at the office for another hour and get more work done. On the other hand, you want to maintain credibility as the leader. Since you want to promote...
BANKW’s Alexander Provides Guidance on Recruiting in These Tough Times
New Hampshire Business Review's "Down to Business" podcast featuring our own Jason Alexander, Managing Partner, BANKW Staffing.About BANKW Staffing Through its portfolio companies, KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting, Alexander Technology Group, The Nagler Group,...
3 Things to Include in Your December HR Memo (…Ahead of Your Holiday Party)
When December comes around, it’s time to prepare for your company’s holiday party. Because some employees may not have attended a company party before, and other employees may need reminders of behavior expectations, you want to send an HR memo with guidelines on how...
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Posting About the Holidays on Social Media
Like most people, you probably indulge in holiday celebrations and traditions with family and friends. You also might enjoy sharing your experiences with others on social media. Although those are meaningful things to do, keep in mind that oversharing about your...
How to Set the Stage for a Better Work Environment
Part of creating a desirable work environment involves setting the proper tone. Since their environment heavily influences teammates' motivation, you want to create as pleasing an atmosphere as possible. Your team will be more creative, productive, and loyal as a...
How to Explain a Gap on Your Resume to a Hiring Manager
Is the gap in your resume causing you to panic that you won't get a good career? If so, don't! There are many employees just like you who have taken time off during their jobs who have valid reasons such as caring for a sick family member, getting a degree, or raising...
Organization Habits to Set You up for Success in Your Office Manager Role
Working as an office manager comes with many responsibilities. One is keeping the entire office organized. Although you may be focused on other tasks, if you don’t keep the area orderly, productivity will decrease. When staff have a difficult time finding the...
Nailing the Interview: How to Not Over Prepare
Ever heard of those pesky little things called behavioral interview questions? You know, the questions that start out with, “Tell me about a time when…” or "Give me an example of…” These questions are meant for the interviewer to get to know how your experiences match...