Career Advice Blog by Recruiters

I’ve been a leader my whole life. I blame my mother. When I was little, she put me in charge. I handled things. OR maybe I don’t like to be told what to do. Ok, maybe it’s a little of both. Just like our moms, business managers appreciate it when people know when and how […]

Should I hire an intern for my small business? We get this question a lot, even if you aren’t a large corporation with multiple divisions and locations, you should still consider internships. Having an intern can help you with a busy season of business, offer you a chance to pass along knowledge of your field, […]

I’m a manager and someone on my team is asking about salary. What should I do? Pay transparency is becoming more common, and as a manager, you need to be ready when compensation questions come up (and they will). This often happens when new employees are hired at salaries comparable to—or higher than—long-tenured team members. […]

Are you striving to “gain a seat at the table” but not sure where to start? Here are some practical steps to help you achieve this: Remember, earning a seat at the table is a gradual process. It often requires a combination of these steps, tailored to your unique situation and organizational culture. Stay authentic, […]

Positive self-talk refers to the practice of using encouraging and optimistic language when speaking to yourself. This mental habit can offer numerous benefits for your overall well-being and success. It’s not only helpful for you but can also positively impact those around you. Often, we give more positive affirmations to others than we do to […]

In its simplest terms, executive presence is about your ability to inspire confidence — inspiring confidence in your subordinates that you’re the leader they want to follow, inspiring confidence among peers that you’re capable and reliable, and, most importantly, inspiring confidence among senior leaders that you have the potential for great achievements. We all make […]

This past week, Skills Lab leaders attended the Arkansas SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) conference – it was a great event with wonderful speakers. One session jumped out to us in particular; Quinn Grovey, former HR Leader at Walmart and Home Depot and current board member on the Broyles Foundation for Alzheimer’s Caregivers, conducted […]

Organizations have used DiSC to improve team dynamics, enhance leadership effectiveness, and increase productivity since the 1970’s. Millions of people have completed a DiSC assessment and they boast a 97% success rate in self-reported accuracy of results. Skills Lab has been offering the DiSC personality assessment to clients for several years and has seen immediate […]

In today’s fast-paced and collaborative work environments, effective teamwork is crucial for success. We find that one of the greatest challenges teams face is understanding and leveraging the unique strengths and communication styles of their members. Skills Lab has been offering the DiSC personality assessment to clients for several years and have seen immediate and […]

The difference between good leaders and exceptional ones often determines organizational success. While technical skills can be taught through traditional training programs, the nuanced art of leadership—emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire others—requires a more personalized approach. This is where leadership coaching emerges as not just a luxury for executives but a […]