For the last few months, headlines have included stories about how many people are out of work due to COVID and I think that has set up some unrealistic expectations […]
Author Archives: Marie Watkins
Posted inOpinion
OP-ED: Employers, just say No to the payroll tax holiday
As of August 31, non-Federal employers have the option of not taking social security taxes from employee paychecks to give workers more spending money in this oh-so-odd year. The plan […]
Posted inEmployment, Opinion, Wisconsin Jobs
Job seekers… please answer the phone
You say you want a job, but your actions tell us otherwise. Why do I say that? Because for the last three weeks, we had better than 80 percent of […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources
HR Outsourcing, A Smart Move for Small Businesses
“To win the marketplace, you must first win the workplace.” Doug Conant, former CEO Campbell Soup Company Business owners know that people are their greatest asset but too many businesses don’t […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news, Resources, Sponsored
Payroll Protection Program, Hiring, and You
Admittedly, it’s been a rough few months to be a small business owner, especially if your work could not easily shift to be done at home. We’ve all had sleepless […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
Working from home? Here are some tips
I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines that workers are being told to work from home as a way to minimize exposure to Corona Virus (COVID-19) and schools are moving classes […]
Posted inBusiness, Employment, Local news, Resources
Companies say they’re hiring, so why is no one getting hired?
In recent months headlines have been full of news of estimates about open jobs that are going to be created in the Southeast Wisconsin region and it seems that a […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources, Sponsored
The Open Jobs Disparity
In recent months, news headlines have been full of estimates about the jobs that are going to be created in the Southeast Wisconsin region, and it seems that a favorite […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources
Could your social media profile hurt your job search?
One of the questions I get asked is: Does HR or recruiting really looks at a person’s social media presence when making hiring decisions? While it may seem invasive or […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources, Sponsored
Are Most People Doing The Best They Can?
I recently took a deep dive into Brené Brown’s videos and books. If you haven’t yet discovered her, check out “The Call to Courage” on Netflix. Last night, I was […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources, Sponsored
Ways Job Seekers Sabotage Themselves
In my last post, I talked about how a job seeker needs to brand themselves in order to stand out in a competitive market. Knowing your brand and standing out […]
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Getting the Job: Tips from the Cereal Aisle
When was the last time you walked down the cereal aisle at the store? All those brands, all those colorful boxes (some with toys inside!) competing for a coveted spot […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources, Sponsored
Entrepreneurship: How Racine women help businesses grow
Did you know that Racine was listed as one of the top places for women to start a business? In fact, Racine was 4th on a list put out in […]