What is a Hero?

According to the dictionary, a hero is a person, who is admired for courage or noble qualities or a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.

I have had a couple amazing opportunities in the last month to hear some outstanding speakers relating to heroes. The first event was at the Wellness Council of America Awards Luncheon in April. The guest speaker was Battalion Commander Richard Picciotto, the highest-ranking officer in the Twin Towers when they collapsed on 9/11.

The Stress of Being a Contract Employee

“Oh my gosh, my contract is over in less then a week and I do not have another job lined up yet! Every time I turn on the TV I hear how the economy is not getting any better. I have a ton of bills to pay and I can’t afford to be off work for who knows how long.”

Sound familiar? One of the most stressful parts of being a contract employee is the “what next”. In today’s economy, there is no question that it is much tougher then it was just a few years ago. Is there anything that you can do to help your odds of getting another contract quickly? The answer is YES!

A New You for A New Year – Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

Did you know that the tradition of the New Year’s Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C? Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before the beginning of each year.

Looking to the Future

As the holiday season is fast upon us, we want to thank all of our travelers for their dedication and hard work over the last year. We are hearing more and more good news about the travel healthcare industry, so we are planning on a great 2011!

New Assignment, New City – What Now?

Traveling to a new city every 13 weeks can be overwhelming and exhausting. Between learning your way around the city, starting a new job, and making friends, you may not know where to even start. Planning ahead and coordinating with your Aureus Account Manager can make all the difference. Here are a few tips to help with the adjustment.

Social Media DOs and DON’Ts

Everyone seems to be on Facebook, Twitter, or one of the many other social networking sites out there. These are great ways to keep in touch with friends and family. But in this age of “sharing” on these sites, some may overshare! This could cause problems when searching for a new assignment or a full-time position. According to a 2009 CareerBuilder survey, 45% of employers screen job seekers through social media.

What is Customer Service?

“Biggest question: Isn’t it really ‘customer helping’ rather than customer service? And wouldn’t you deliver better service if you thought of it that way?”
- Jeffrey Gitomer
I ran across this quote the other day and it made me think. Isn’t that exactly what our business is about?  In staffing, we have four customers: the employees, the [...]

Embracing Change

No, I’m not talking about politics – at least not in this blog. I have always craved change.  The thought of doing the same job in the same place for the rest of my working life scares me to the core. When I was in high school I took a workforce analysis and found that [...]

Beating the Winter Blues

The days are finally getting a little longer, but the last bit of winter is holding on! Last week, 49 of the 50 states had measurable snow on the ground. Some days it seems like it will never warm up again. With many states having record snow fall and low temperatures, it’s not uncommon for the winter blues to set in.

Helpful Websites for Travelers

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that 2010 will be filled with great joy and happiness for all of you. In an effort to help make your traveling or re-locating a little easier this year, we have provided a quick list of links that will help you adapt to your new location and help with the transition, whether temporary or permanent.