Staying on track while at work can be difficult with all the different distractions thrown at you. If you find yourself getting distracted by nonproductive tasks: chatting with co-workers, taking unnecessary long snack or coffee breaks, or surfing the web, you are most likely wasting more time then you’d like to admit. To help you eliminate the time spent on these interruptions, consider these three strategies that will help you stop wasting time at work and start boosting your productivity!  

Staying focused for an extended period of time during a long and busy workday can be difficult. Depending on what tasks you need to complete, some days will likely be harder to remain motivated than others. When you have multiple distractions coming your way, such as the phone constantly ringing or catching up with a colleague, you may find that you are running short on time to complete your work.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its latest job report with June’s Employment numbers. This detailed report aggregates extensive information about the state of employment for June and employment projections for the future. We’ve created a helpful infographic to provide you with a brief overview of the report’s top statistics and most important takeaways. We've also included an employment recap specific to Massachusetts for May. Take some time to review the data and to keep abreast of the most up-to-date employment information.

Although the official start of summer is one week away, most of us have already started thinking about summer vacation plans.  As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it becomes easier and easier to find our minds straying to thoughts of plans to get away from work.  Thinking of days on the beach can keep us from concentrating on work goals and responsibilities, so it is even more important that we make a conscious effort to focus on staying productive.  Here are a few tips to help you keep your head in the game so that when you do take a vacation, you feel good about leaving your work behind you.       

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its latest job report with May’s Employment numbers. This detailed report aggregates extensive information about the state of employment for May and employment projections for the future. We’ve created a helpful infographic to provide you with a brief overview of the report’s top statistics and most important takeaways. We've also included an employment recap specific to Massachusetts for April. Take some time to review the data and to keep abreast of the most up-to-date employment information.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its latest job report with April’s Employment numbers. This detailed report aggregates extensive information about the state of employment for April and employment projections for the future. We’ve created a helpful infographic to provide you with a brief overview of the report’s top statistics and most important takeaways. We've also included an employment recap specific to Massachusetts for March. Take some time to review the data and to keep abreast of the most up-to-date employment information.

It is inevitable that some of your employees will leave and pursue new opportunities no matter how much time and money you invest in retention strategies. When this happens, it is beneficial to conduct an exit interview as a way to receive honest feedback so you can continue to improve the position and your organization. By using this data and implementing these suggested changes, your organization will reduce turnover and progress as a whole.

Similar to personality types, each individual has a different style of communication. This can affect the ways in which you interact with others and influence your strengths and weaknesses. In the workplace, this has a large impact on your relationships with your coworkers and general productivity. Simply put, clear and effective communication is one of the simplest ways to minimize workplace stress, increase productivity and build strong relationships with your coworkers. In fact, productivity improves by 20-25% in organizations with connected employees. The four main communication styles that individuals fall into are Analytical, Intuitive, Functional and Personal. Understanding which style you resonate with can help you better communicate within the workplace and your daily life.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its latest job report with March’s Employment numbers. This detailed report aggregates extensive information about the state of employment for March and employment projections for the future. We’ve created a helpful infographic to provide you with a brief overview of the report’s top statistics and most important takeaways. We've also included an employment recap specific to Massachusetts for February. Take some time to review the data and to keep abreast of the most up-to-date employment information.

Asking for more money from your employer can be an uncomfortable conversation, we get it. As staffing professionals, we see and hear negotiations happen every day. The truth behind this anticipated topic is that you don’t need to be nervous. If you are well prepared your conversation will end in a smooth agreement. To help you confidently power through this process, we’re revealing five tips to help you negotiate your salary so you start earning what you deserve.