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Work/life balance is the compromise that your professional and personal self make with each other to keep you happy and healthy. While we tend to hear of cases where work dominates the scale, [...]

Lots of companies, blueStone included, have transitioned to fully- or mostly-remote operations. This means that you may be one of many people working from home. Besides adjusting one’s role [...]

We’ve already discussed how Covid-19 affected the Healthcare and Information Technology industries. Now, we turn to the world of Financial Services to take a look at its progression through [...]

Our last blog discussed the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic had on the healthcare industry. This week, we will be looking at how the pandemic affected and continues to affect the Information [...]

The Covid-19 Pandemic massively transformed the healthcare industry. Public health, research and development, and clinical sectors saw extreme challenges and had to adapt their practices [...]

Large corporations historically dominate business markets and few and far between are the minority-owned or small businesses. The U.S. Government began taking action to rectify this disparity in [...]

Our last posts on emerging technologies featured AI and Information. This week, we discuss a practice that, while having existed for some time, is leaping into the future. Workspace management [...]

Last week we covered some emerging AI technologies and what they mean for the future of business. This post will discuss information techniques and products that are growing rapidly to support [...]

Technology has always been a forward-looking industry, and there are currently many fascinating developments on its forefront. Many of these practices rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and [...]

If you caught our recent posts on working in Telehealth and or as a Traveling Nurse, you may have interest in other healthcare careers. In this post, we will cover the Case Manager position, a [...]

A Traveling Nurse is exactly what it sounds like, a mobile nurse They are a crucial segment of the Healthcare field as they supplement gaps in supply and demand for nurses all over the country. [...]

As many industries have adopted WFH in some capacity, so too has healthcare. While usually more of a hands-on field, medical professionals can carry out many practices and techniques remotely. [...]

Your experiences on the job can feel very different from one company to the next. Even with similar roles and responsibilities. One of the main factors in this variation is the size of the [...]

We discussed SEO from the perspective of resumes and websites. Now we’ll explain how it can be used to improve your professional social media efforts. Awareness and engagement can be [...]

When looking to improve the performance of your company’s website, there are two important factors to consider. The first being how well you optimize the site to rank well for relevant searches. [...]

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is not just for marketing professionals and companies. It can also be very useful for individuals, especially when creating a resume. SEO is a practice that aims [...]

Data is a precious tool that companies in all spheres rely on and is essential for any scientific endeavor. The quality, integrity, protection, and access to data can be the difference between a [...]

Medical Informatics is a sector of data focused on physical health and its management. To a company, this area of data concerns the health of its employees and members. Health is vital to [...]

Businesses from every sphere are taking advantage of improved technology in a digital world and healthcare is no exception. As one of the most essential industries, having secure yet accessible [...]

Our previous industry evaluations focused on two well-known sectors of business, automotive and healthcare. This post details an industry that plays a role in every sector of business: [...]

The healthcare industry has strong ties to the IT staffing and consulting industry. Staffing firms provide crucial placement of doctors and nurses and consulting helps with technology and [...]

We will take a look at different industries in a series of three blogs. In discussing their past, present, and future, we will also explain the role staffing & consulting firms have come to [...]

Does the concept of client-led vs firm-led seem confusing? Don’t worry, we’re here to explain! When looking to work with a staffing or consulting firm to complete a project or fill a [...]

General staffing firms and Subject Matter Expert (SME) staffing firms are two services a business can choose to fill roles for projects. They both involve the placement of a consultant, but serve [...]

Does your company have an upcoming project that’s time sensitive? Are you looking for a specific or temporary set of skills that you may not have in-house? Depending on your needs, either [...]

Even if you do everything right, problems will eventually knock on your door. Big or small, you need to know how to resolve issues when they come up in the workplace. This won’t be so much [...]

Have you ever experienced burnout in the workplace or school? Staying motivated can be really tough, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re having trouble with consistency or [...]

Today we’re talking about a very important skill in the professional world: time management. Learning how to use your time well can improve your job performance and personal wellbeing. You [...]

Are you getting the most out of social networking sites? Social media is a powerful tool for finding job opportunities, building your personal brand, gaining invaluable information and [...]

Perhaps you’ve read our recent blog on managing your online image and decided to fix up your profiles. While you’re making changes, you might also want to consider adding your career [...]

Especially in today’s age, managing your online reputation on social media is extremely important. Your network and current or potential employers can learn a lot about you from what you do or [...]

LinkedIn is a great resource for your professional needs. A social media for business, it works by ‘connecting’ you with others. You can also use the vast networking potential to help [...]

Humans are social creatures, and we have each other to help us be the best version of ourselves. Regardless of where you are in life, developing, expanding, and maintaining your network is [...]

Professional development comes up a lot when talking about job performance. The subject is vast, so today we’ll be cornering a piece vital to the puzzle: training programs. These courses help you [...]

People tend to have a solid understanding of themselves, but there’s no such thing as too much preparation. Personality assessments are a fantastic way to boost your awareness of your [...]

We gave advice in a previous post dealing with job rejection. Methods used in the hiring process can also work for job performance when you get the job. Having a good idea of your job performance [...]

Companies use staffing and consulting firms for employment solutions in a variety of projects and operations. As your client, the firm must find the best people for the job and help manage them [...]

You hear enough advice about doing your job better. Do you ever think about what you do after hours? Balancing work and life can help you keep up what makes you “you” while also taking care of [...]

Part of your career success will be owed to your social behavior. Companies need a lot of cooperation to run smoothly, so you can see why social behavior is important to success. We will talk [...]

You landed a job after reading our tips on searching for a job! Great! But what now? Well, the next step is promotion. This may be a distant goal for some jobs, but wherever you work, keeping [...]

Even amidst a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report projecting job growth north of 10 million jobs by 2030, largely due to Covid-19 pandemic recovery, you will likely face job rejection [...]

There are many different professional situations in which you may want to send a follow-up. Follow-ups may take the form of a thank you or request to an interviewer or new [...]

Now that you’ve got an interview for a potential job, you should take the proper steps in preparing for it. The interview process is one of the most important aspects of searching for and landing [...]

The online job search has made it a necessity to have an organized and tailored resume to land an interview. Companies are increasingly using software to narrow down [...]

Are you looking to work from home, or are you more interested in working in person? Finding work and knowing what your are qualified for requires a thorough analysis of the position. This means [...]

The Online Job Search The job search can seem like a daunting task. Whether you are a student looking for an internship, a recent college graduate looking for full-time work or searching for a [...]

Work from home positions are proliferating the workforces of many businesses post-pandemic, especially staffing firms. The hybrid office model serves to incorporate work from home practices into [...]

There has been a shift to virtual meetings instead of in-person ones; and with this switch comes the potential of a myriad of problems. Our recruiters would like to share some virtual [...]

A well-executed virtual interview will not only help facilitate the traditional items discussed in a normal interview, but also exemplify your ability to thrive in a remote work position. We [...]

Managing at home distractions and time while working remote is a difficult world to navigate. At blueStone Staffing we [...]