As we continue to stay physically safe, let’s not forget about our spiritual and emotional health!

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

Whether looking to get back into the workplace, find something better or even, volunteer your time and skills,  I encourage each of us to RECOGNIZE OUR STRENGTHS, UNIQUE TALENTS and THAT WHICH ENGAGES AND EXCITES US!  Oftentimes, they fit together…and strengthen our...

Times of crises are unsettling for sure.  However, they also shake things up and often lead to breakthroughs and new opportunities!

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

Hello to colleagues, friends and job seekers/others with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work! Although unable to meet in person, we can stay connected!  And as we are all having to make adjustments in our lives and daily routines, I hope that we are also finding some...

It truly takes a village!

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?” …a simple, valuable reminder for all us (from ancient sage and scholar Hillel) and a wonderful way to welcome in the New Year! Thank you to all those people who live...

Like many employers, Founder and President of High Impact Financial Services Peter Schaeffing has always posted job openings on his favorite job boards.  Several months ago, Schaeffing decided to try something different… 

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

4.1% is the latest Albany County-wide unemployment rate!  Sounds like not a whole lot of people are looking for work in the Capital Region…especially given the large number of unfilled positions across Capital Region businesses/industries!  But at the same time, I...

But it wasn’t RBG’s fame or iconic status or even her specific answers or comments, that has stayed with me…

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

To date, eight books about Ruth Bader Ginsberg have been published.  Add to that the documentary, RBG AND most recent movie “On the Basis of Sex,” and it’s clear we’re talking about an icon! But it wasn’t the Justice’s fame or iconic status or even her specific...

I was reminded during a recent visit with young people at Albany County Jail…

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

of the impact of feeling seen, valued and respected…and NOT! Through one of my career services contracts, I have the opportunity to work with young incarcerated adults, soon to transition back into the community. As soon as you pass through the door leading into the...