Life@Work
Working as a Contact Tracer Helps Minimize Exposure and Keeps Families Healthy
By M.E. Fine I recently interviewed Serena (not her real name), a former Jewish Community Services client, who was hired this summer as a COVID-19 contact tracer with Baltimore County. Serena graciously shared her insights about this important community service and...
Learn New Skills to Boost Your Appeal to Employers
By Ben Temin For job seekers, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning new skills or building upon your existing skills can be a great way to show potential employers that you are motivated and engaged. I tell many of my job seeking clients to spend part...
A Guide to Virtual Job Interviewing
There are so many options for employers to conduct online interviews in today’s market. Zoom, Google Meets, Skype and Microsoft Teams are some of the new technology platforms that organizations are utilizing for all phases of interviews. Even before the onset of the...
Starting a New Job during a Pandemic
At the end of February, the U.S. unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, was at a 50-year low and businesses were booming. Many people were poised to begin new jobs, whether to begin their career or advance in their field. Then came COVID-19, and everything changed....
Continuing Your Job Search during ‘Stay-at-Home’
By Loren Smalley During this time of stress, anxiety and uncertainty, we may forget to continue doing what is most important — self-care. This may mean remembering to take some long, deep breaths but it also means taking time to focus on important things,...
Hiring Employees with Disabilities
February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. It seems like people are starting to understand the value of hiring individuals with special needs. Take for example this remarkable story that aired on CBS Sunday Morning. Since people with autism often...
Coping with Change in Your Organization
Change in progressive companies is an inevitable reality, often bringing new opportunities and growth. But many employees find change uncomfortable. Dealing with the unknowns of change can catch employees off guard. Whether it is a change in management, software...
A New Year, A New Resume
With the end of the year approaching, our thoughts often turn to New Year’s resolutions and goals for ourselves. What better time to make sure your resume is current? Even if you are not actively looking for a job, an updated resume is a mandatory part of your career...
Life@Work: Be Thankful for Your Job
Thanksgiving is just days away, with its opportunity to spend meaningful moments with family and close friends. If we take out the time to think about it (and we should), we can likely find many things to be thankful for in our lives, even with all of its ups and...Upcoming Events
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Creating Calm in a Storm
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Creating Calm in a Storm
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Jan 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
We’re all going through a challenging time these days. This FREE monthly drop-in group offers the opportunity to share your stressors and get tools and strategies to help manage them in healthier ways. Group meets[...]
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The Food Enthusiast with Dara Bu...
The Food Enthusiast with Dara Bu...
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Join veteran food writer Dara Bunjon every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at facebook.com/jmoreliving for an engaging and interactive conversation with local chefs, cookbook authors and others from the culinary world.
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The Upside, presented by Jmore a...
The Upside, presented by Jmore a...
Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Join Jmore and The Associated every Tuesday at noon as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected experts in their fields to answer your questions about the things that matter most in your life.[...]
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