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National Creativity Day is celebrated on May 30. It’s not always easy to get our creative juices flowing at work. When starting a new project or halfway through an existing one, we can get stuck in an idea rut. Maybe you need some inspiration before going to a brainstorming session with your team, or maybe you want to inspire another colleague to help launch their own creativity. Sometimes it may also be helpful to take part in exercises to strengthen your creative muscles. Here are ten quotes and some advice to help you ignite your creative spark in the workplace. Share Your Creativity to Inspire Others “Creativity is contagious – pass it on.” —Albert Einstein, Physicist Use Creativity to Problem Solve “I apply the term ‘creativity’ broadly… it’s problem solving. We are all faced with problems, and we have to address them and think of something new, and that’s where creativity comes in.” —Edwin Catmull, Computer Scientist See Creativity as a Resource “You can’t use up creativity. The more you …

The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 4: If You Build A Pizza Oven, They Will Come Jake Wright is a self-described food carnie; a rambling pizza rover. After a failed attempt at a career in music production, Jake decided to combine the two things in life that most excite him: pizza and welding. Now, he tows his mobile pizza oven around Texas, making pizzas at music festivals, rodeos, and even his own wedding. Check out Jake’s website at OhMyPizzaPie.com. Express teamed with iHeartMedia and Audiation to produce this podcast, available wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts, including iTunes and iHeartRadio. Eight episodes will be produced for 20223, with new episodes released each …

Looking for a new job opportunity? It’s never easy to leave a job or industry that you have been in for a long time. However, making the switch can be worthwhile. One of the first things you’ll want to do is make sure your resume is transferrable and up to date with your most recent career achievements. TopResume offers seven strategies for preparing for a career change by updating your resume for job search success.

It’s graduation season, and at Express Employment Professionals, we hear from plenty of adults looking to find their child or grandchild a job. We understand. Your child or grandchild worked extremely hard to obtain their diploma or degree. It can be difficult to enter the job market after high school or college, and the more people who assist your son, daughter, or grandchild in their job search, the better. However, there are right and not-so-right ways to help these aspiring employees find a job. Let’s dig in. DO: Mentor and Guide Them Encourage your kid to apply to multiple jobs. Introduce them to online job search websites they might not be aware of, like Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, or the job search sections of social media websites like LinkedIn. If your child can’t find anything to apply for, ask them to consider other work experience options. Community service, professional organizations, and even part-time work can still look great on a resume. The key here is to do a bit of research and inspire your child to do …

The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 3: Four Decades and Counting Meet Terri Weldon, who has been working for Express Employment Professionals for over 40 years. She shares her secrets to long term professional happiness that can apply to any workplace. Express teamed with iHeartMedia and Audiation to produce this podcast, available wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts, including iTunes and iHeartRadio. Eight episodes will be produced for 20223, with new episodes released each week during May and June. During Season six, each episode was downloaded an average of 100,000+ times!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and despite a hot jobs market, mass layoffs in certain industries, resignations, burnout, and inflation are causing employees to examine their personal mental health. The way we think can determine the way we function. Advocating for your mental health and wellness at work is important. When you’re stressed at work, it can be hard to concentrate on the task at hand. So, help relax your mind with these tips: Get enough sleep. How much sleep you get can determine how your body and mind perform throughout the day. So, get enough rest to help you function at your best. Experts recommend that adults get seven to eight hours of sleep each day. Incorporate exercise. Along with getting enough sleep, proper exercise is incredibly important. When stress gets to you, consider taking a few minutes to step away from your work and go on a quick walk or take a meditation break. Your body and mind are connected, and getting your body moving can reduce …

Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 14. If you’re a mother, a future mother, or have a motherly figure, you are probably aware that parenting is a full-time job. Many maternal characteristics can be applied in the workplace. Here are four transferable parenting skills that can help with your job interview, resume, and daily workflow. Multitasking and Flexibility Parenting necessitates a great deal of patience and organization. Moms are experts at multitasking. When it comes to eating, school and extracurricular activities, playtime, and sleep schedules, a strategy has to be implemented to juggle the busy and sometimes chaotic day. Being organized at work can also go a long way. When you have project deadlines, meetings, and multiple emails in your inbox, time management will be your best friend. Remember that our schedule does not always go as planned, so be flexible and give yourself some grace. Mentorship As a mother, you must teach your children life and social skills so that they will be capable adults in the world one …

The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 2: A Mother to the Rescue As a thrill seeker and born caretaker, Aysia Bly found her dream job as a pediatric flight nurse where she performs her duties while soaring above Philly in a helicopter. But the job is inherently dangerous, and as a mom to a young son, Aysia must contend with that risk everyday. You can learn more about Aysia at her website, MotheringtheMama.com.

May 12 is International Nurses Day. Nurses are selfless; they are kind, compassionate, caring, and committed to helping everyone in need. We want to celebrate the day by offering six interesting facts about the nursing industry you may not have known. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession According to the American Association of Colleges and Nursing (AACN), nursing is the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with nearly 4.2 million registered nurses (RNs). Of all licensed RNs, 84.1% are employed in nursing. Nursing is also in high demand in Canada and worldwide. Pioneer of modern nursing: Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and statistician, is considered to be the mother of modern nursing for her influence on how nurses were educated and viewed by society. The first nursing schools Established in India in 250 B.C., only male students could attend nursing school at the time. The New England Hospital for Women and Children, established in 1862, was the first nursing school in the United States. Canada’s first training school for nurses opened in 1874 …

We’re excited to announce the season seven launch of the On the Job Podcast with a brand-new episode! Season six was a resounding success with an average 100,000+ downloads per episode! And with this season’s lineup of stories, we expect that number to be even higher! Check out the first episode! Season 7, Episode 1: Now’s the Time Economist, author and baseball fan Michael Walden gives us a macro look at an economy that has bounced back surprisingly well post-COVID, and offers a generally favorable outlook about what is coming down the pike. You can purchase his ‘economic thrillers’ at this Amazon Author Page. The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Express teamed with iHeartMedia and Audiation to produce this podcast, available wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts, including iTunes and …