Gratitude

This is the “gratitude week” – where we share the turkey feast and with full stomachs, family, friends, and football (or whatever your tradition), easily give thanks. But what about the rest of the year? What role does gratitude play… Read more »

Holiday Tidbits from Springborn Staffing

Poinsettia Beauties – for Brightening your Decor Poinsettias have been making Maine beautiful for the holidays since the mid 1800s. An exotic plant native to Central America, it was brought into the states by Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, America’s first… Read more »

Happy Thanksgiving

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy Since 1963, when President Lincoln declared it a national holiday (thanks to Sarah Josepha… Read more »

Social Media and Your Career – Part II

“When Social Media Leads to Career Destruction.” Last week, we discussed how social media can be an effective tool for building professional relevancy. Beware! Social Media can also be a catalyst for professional bankruptcy. It has the power to build… Read more »

Social Media and Your Career – Part I

Professional Relevancy and Social Media Staying relevant in your field is foundational to career growth. Social media is foundational to staying relevant. The crux of the matter is knowing how to utilize your social media to stay relevant in, rather… Read more »

Onboarding for Long-term Success

Successful onboarding begins with a strategical plan. A well-designed plan, centered around your company’s purpose and mission secures long-term energized staff; while a failure to plan often results in high turnover – increasing both time loss and financial drain. Here… Read more »

Traits of the Great . . .

Part IV – Business Finance & Banking In this last blog of our Traits of the Great series, we will talk about what it takes to excel in a business finance or banking career. While it does require specific training,… Read more »

Traits of the Great . . .

Part III – Information Technology Specialists Information Technology Specialists are a hot item in the ongoing war for top talent, but that doesn’t mean every IT guy or gal is guaranteed their dream position. Companies want – and need –… Read more »

Traits of the Great . . .

Part II– Medical Assistants Taking time out for a visit to our physician is always inconvenient, but dealing with the occasional medical issue is a fact of life. A great medical assistant, however, can make the process smoother, more efficient,… Read more »

Traits of the Great . . .

Paralegals Paralegals, those in-demand individuals who assist attorneys in delivering legal services, play an essential role both in both the legal department of various businesses and in legal offices. Their education, training, and work experience enable them to perform crucial… Read more »