The Power of Connection

At Q Works, we recently added a new core value: CONNECTION. Connection is something that every human being needs. To us, connection is about making meaningful relationships with each other and our clients. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, relationships fall right in the middle of the pyramid in the psychological needs category (love and…

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Don’t Accept That Counteroffer Just Yet!

Is it ever a good idea to accept a counteroffer? When an employee submits their resignation, it is common for the employer to counter with a new offer in an effort to persuade them to stay. Companies invest a significant amount of time and resources in finding and replacing valuable staff members, so they naturally…

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The Next Generation isn’t the Only Generation of Highly Qualified Candidates

Let’s talk about the more experienced, seasoned, and mature job seekers – yes, the over 50 crowd. Age discrimination is unfortunately a pervasive issue in the United States, affecting nearly every aspect of life. However, in today’s job market, it’s baffling why companies still refuse to give older Americans a fair chance when recruiting and…

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Executive Corner – Work-Life Balance is Dead

work life balance is dead

We are well into 2023 and well past the start of one of the biggest market trends of this decade: life-work integration (yes, I meant to put life before work because we need to prioritize ourselves!). This all started in 2020 at the start of the pandemic when most employers shifted to remote work. In…

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Executive Corner – Please – STOP Having Bad Meetings

Most leaders understand that a 1×1 is important.  Why are we so bad at them?  Bad 1×1’s lead to disengaged employees which become turnover and low retention rates.  This in turn is hurting your ability to attract top talent and if you do attract top talent, it hurts your ability keep them. I understand how…

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