Trucking Making the Most of Your Time on the Road

Trucking Making the Most of Your Time on the RoadTrucking Making the Most of Your Time on the RoadOTR (over the road) trucking can net some serious cash for those who turn and burn the miles. But, the long and winding road is, well long and winding (Dont get me started on Nebraska). Spending upwards of twelve hours a day inside what amounts to a fishbowl can be quite monotonous. One may even feel that the walls are closing in at times.There are, however, some great ways to get the best out of all that seat time. It doesnt always have to be one long shuffling playlist of music. There are plenty of options for you to get your entertainment and education over the road.The Joy of Long-Format PodcastsIf top-10 radio has you pulling your hair out, reach for a good long-format source of media. There are a plethora of podcasts to fit everyones interests no matter who you are. Some are informative. Some are political. Some are purely entertainment. Either way, you can sit back and let your mi nd engage in good conversation about your favorite, or random topics. Its like the modern-day equivalent to Art Bells Coast the Coast. You never know what youll hear.Audio BooksTrying to brush up on your quantum physics can be hard when youre driving. Amazingly you can get audible books on that subject and many more. You can even get most of the current, and pasts best sellers list through markets like Audible, Itunes, and Amazon. Most of the time they are narrated by famous actors or the writers themselves. Think of how well read you will be at next years family gettogether.Learning Another LanguageAs well as audiobooks, you can get whole language courses to help you lean that one language youve always wanted or brush up in the two semesters of the foreign language you have now forgotten.Being bilingual has great benefits. From ordering some amazing food in the southwest to traveling abroad and having a better time navigating and communicating. And you get paid to do it while you d rive OTR.Breaker Breaker One Niner for EntertainmentNow chances are your rig is equipped with a citizens band (CB) radio. While they arent as popular as they use to be, they are leise a good source of human interaction. Cb radios can be utilized for a wide variety of things like keeping up on traffic ahead, monitoring weather, looking out for smokey (Highway Patrol for you younguns) and for general chat.There are some know best-practices and etiquette when operating a radio, but a quick search on the net will clue you in. Just be sure to follow protocol and chat away.Friends and Family Need a Vacation?Who doesnt want to get out of the house for some sightseeing? And, you are just the person to provide that opportunity. So, one of your siblings or friends wants to go to New Orlands for a vacation. You can save them a ton on airfare by syncing up both of your schedules. They provide you with some company and you drop them off in the town along your route. It might be even possible to swing back through and pick them up if your route matches.Driving OTR is only as fun as you make it. Sure you cant tour every town every time. But, there is a ton of productivity and fun that can be had with the time. Get creative, keep your eyes on the road and stay safe.

Why Getting Fired Was Great for My Career Growth -The Muse

Why Getting Fired Was Great for My Career Growth -The MuseWhy Getting Fired Was Great for My Career Growth I never thought I would hear the words, Youre fired. And technically, I didnt. I heard, As our department changes, we are going in a different direction... When I got called into the HR managers schreibstube and my boss was there, I knew they were letting me go. Actually, the moment the HR manager called me on the phone, I knew it. I tried hard to focus on what they were saying, but of course, all I really wanted to do was get out of there as quickly as possible.I felt like a failure. I always did well in school, Id spent over five years at my previous job, and I had great recommendations. So how could I get fired? Ill admit it I cried the moment I walked out of the building. But guess what? My career didnt suddenly end that day. I turned the situation into a learning experience, and reflecting now, I know getting fired was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Heres whyIt Pushed Me to Be Honest About My SituationIt wasnt until after I got fired that I realized I was unhappy (and just been ignoring those feelings). For example, when I told my parents, they said Well, you were looking for something else and You werent really happy there anymore. Initially, these responses shocked me. Id been expecting something more along the lines of Thats terrible Were so sorry However, once I reflected on them, I realized they were absolutely right. While I liked the work, Id mentioned that I didnt think there was room to grow.Id been in denial because its easier to stay somewhere then move on. I needed to be pushed out of my comfort zone and forced to look for something else. And yes. No longer earning a paycheck was the exact motivation I needed.It Reminded Me That Being Unemployed Isnt the End of the WorldIts true After youve been fired, staying positive is easier said than done. There will be good and bad days. After letting it all sink in, I realized I le ise felt disappointed and hurt, but honestly, I didnt feel angry. I wasnt planning on staying at my former job for the rest of my career. Plus, there were times I felt like I didnt belong anyhow so why would I choose to stay at a place that didnt want me anymore? Reminding myself that- as hard as it may be- this was the better option , helped me feel better.With that said, I didnt wake up every day with this glass is half-full perspective- especially on days when the job search wasnt going my way. And thats why I also suggest making time for activities or hobbies that make you happy. Working on your resume and interviewing will take up a significant portion of your time, but its still important to to refresh and recharge. I allowed myself to take breaks from staring at my computer- even if it was just to take a walk. It Taught Me the Importance of Knowing What I Want in a JobYou may think the prospect of not working wouldve made me take whatever was available, but it had the opposit e effect. Once I updated my resume to include the end date to my former job, it was official. I had to be honest with future employers- and with myself. Reflecting back, my former company wasnt the right fit for me. I was micromanaged, which stressed me out and caused me to make more mistakes. I had a difficult co-worker. I didnt always feel like I could ask questions. So, on my job search, I asked questions about company culture and focused on things that were important to me, like collaboration and delegation. Now, at my current job, I feel like Im trusted more when making decisions and the team is supportive and helpful. This makes me happier at work each day.While getting fired isnt the ideal situation, it isnt the end of the world either. As time goes on, it becomes much easier to reflect on the situation. Ive now been at my current job for eight months and Ive already been able to learn and grow in this short amount of time. So, even if right now, being unemployed feels like t he worst imaginable thing, I want you to know that Ive been there, and you will get through it. In fact, you may even come out of it happier and (eventually) grateful for the experience. Photo of person looking out courtesy of joeyful/Getty Images.

Hired! For a Career Boost, Follow the Trends

Hired For a Career Boost, Follow the TrendsHired For a Career Boost, Follow the TrendsAnyone considering the nursing field must investigate and fully understand each sector in the profession to be successful.The single greatest challenge to a person entering nursing is to ascertain what part of nursing you want to go into, said Robert N., a registered nurse who has worked as a consultant in the medical field for the past 20 years with experience in administration, counseling and all phases of nursing. When people say, Oh, youve worked as a nurse, that really doesnt describe what I have done, although I am a nurse. I have had my RN for decades, but I also have counseling credentials and licenses with a masters in healthcare administration. So I have gone far beyond just being a nurse.Robert welches drawn to the medical profession from the earliest age. I got my first job in a hospital when I was 12 years old, he recalled. My aunt was a half-owner in a hospital. She employed me part-t ime to be at the front desk, basically answering the phone. After high school, he followed his passion for medical issues by becoming a combat medic during the Vietnam War. The Army gave him invaluable experience as well as access to a great education. While serving in the military, Robert attended a steady stream of nursing programs to become certified as a physicians assistant and a registered respiratory therapist. I took advantage of the situation, so when I got out of the military I was pretty set up in my career to do just about anything I wanted to do.After leaving the military, Robert acquired a B.S.N., got counseling credentials, obtained a national certification in the state of Texas to council alcohol and drug abusers, and began working as a consultant for the Department of Labor as the chief nurse consultant for a team managing an 11-state region. But after 17 years of working in counseling, Robert realized it was time to re-invent his career.A nicht weit davon entfernt sein track to growthThrough his membership in UpLadder, Robert learned about and applied for a top executive position at MedicalEdge Healthcare Group Inc., based in Dallas. He was impressed by how quickly the company had expanded. MedicalEdge started off as an imaging and X-ray facility here in Texas and then grew very quickly to several other states along the Eastern seaboard. They even expanded from medical imaging to cancer research and cancer treatment.When MedicalEdge invited Robert to interview, he was surprised to find himself discussing a post different from the one advertised. He was also impressed by the scope of career opportunities within the firm the head of marketing and recruiting who interviewed him had quickly developed his own career at MedicalEdge, having worked as an imaging technician just two years before. Robert realized the company would provide him with a ground-floor opportunity to advance. Robert now oversees operations at the brand-new mens cancer center at MedicalEdges multifaceted, multiservice treatment facility in Plano, Texas.At a time when few professions seem impervious to layoffs, healthcare and nursing in particular looks to many like a safe haven. Robert warned that success requires certain attributes The No. 1 job in nursing is to have the ability whether it is natural or learned to be able to nurture. The research shows that nurturing is what gets people well the quickest, he notlageed before adding And you know what? Men can nurture just as well, and in some cases better, than women So it is not limited to what sex you happen to be. It is a thing of the heart.Having worked in nursing for more than 10? years, Robert recommends that anyone considering the field must investigate and fully understand each sector in the profession I went into nursing early. Back then I didnt realize how important it was to know what part of nursing I wanted to work in. I looked at it like, I can do anything I want as soon as I get this d egree or this license the doors are wide open. And at that point in history, they were. You could be a nurse and work in any part of nursing you want. Today that is not true They want the nurse that is not only top of the class, but they want the nurse that has that specific certification in that area.His advice? Be as specific as you can. For example, the most current nursing trend today is wound care. Most people dont know that. And that could be open to a nurse with a two-year degree or a LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) with a one-year degree. So if that nurse were to take one week out of his or her time, and become wound care-certified, they are good to go for $70,000 or $80,000 right there. So the message is follow the trends.

Diversify with Career-Change Candidates 6 Factors to Consider

Diversify with Career-Change Candidates 6 Factors to ConsiderDiversify with Career-Change Candidates 6 Factors to ConsiderOur culture abounds with stories of famous people who changed careers. Vera Wang left her job as a fashion editor to become a designer. Walt Disney was fired from his job as a newspaper editor and became an entertainment mogul. While most seekers of career change are unlikely to lead global name brands known by millions, their skills, experience, and perspective can be a powerful asset to your organization. The data strongly suggest that homogeneity stifles innovation, says a study by the Center for Talent Innovation entitled Innovation, Diversity and Market Growth. Employees at publicly traded companies that have a combination of inherent and acquired diversity are 70 percent more likely than employees at non-diverse publicly traded companies to report that their firm captured a new market in the past 12 months, and they are 45 percent more likely to report that their firm improved market share. As mentioned previously, inherent diversity refers to gender, gender, race, age, religious background, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability and nationality. Acquired diversity refers to cultural fluency, generational savvy, gender smarts, social media skills, cross-functional knowledge, global mindset, military experience and language skills. Hiring candidates who seek change is a way to increase acquired diversity in your organization. Employees who are motivated to change fields bring knowledge from previous jobs, industries, company schrifts, education and life experience that can inject fresh perspective. When considering candidates from diverse backgrounds, consider the whole candidate, not just skills from previous roles, their industry or education. Six Aspects of the Whole Candidate 1) Previous Role and Transferable Skills. Dont automatically eliminate career-change seekers because they havent performed in a specific role in the past. The fact that they are applying for a job outside of their range indicates that they have a greater view of their potential than their previous role allowed. They are likely to have a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge, such as managing informational or interpersonal complexity, communicating with customers, writing and/or graphics, problem-solving, etc. Some roles are a natural jump, such as engineering to product management, administrative to marketing or recruiting to sales. Some candidates make the effort to gain experience in a new field through education or volunteering. 2) Desire and Motivation. Avni Shah, lead recruiter for Simply Hired, says that career-change seekers are likely to be more passionate and motivated about the role than the person who has relevant experience. This eagerness to learn serves as a motivating factor, increasing their potential to contribute. But, she cautions, Its a red flag if they are only motivated to change jobs for mone y. Its important to gauge their enthusiasm for the new role. 3) Company Size or Type. Small companies, start-ups, large companies, non-profits- there is an endless array of business types in which a candidate can have experience, and each type of business has different strengths. A candidate from a start-up could be an asset to a large organization wanting to be more nimble, while a candidate from a large global company could help drive organizational efficiency by helping to put processes in place at a small, younger firm. Consider how the operational worldview of a candidates previous employers or their motivation to explore another organizational type could be an asset. 4) Industry. Its well-known that industry knowledge often has little to do with how well a candidate can perform in a certain role. CEOs are known to jump industries frequently. Many roles, such as customer service, accounting, human resources, sales and marketing have widely transferable skills. Often candidates seek a change from their previous industry just as much as they seek a change in job title and role. Find out why they are changing industries, and consider how their knowledge of another industry might benefit the open role. 5) Education. Many candidates make the leap to a new field by investing time and money in full- or part-time education before applying. This effort shows their commitment to changing careers- turning their dreams into reality. Whether or not the education is required for the specific role, ask career-change candidates about their educational experiences and most important lessons learned. 6) Life Experience and Hobbies. Some candidates are so passionate about what they want to do professionally that they invest a significant amount of time outside of work engaging in that activity. When asked about the value of volunteer work and hobbies, Simply Hired vice president of human resources Ericka Tate cited an example I once hired a product marketing person who had no true professional company experience in that area but had done so much on his own via blogs, starting his own online magazine and volunteering. He was hungry and showed a willingness to find a way to get the experience. Probe candidates on their engagement with activities off-the-job to get a sense of how they will perform on the job. In the digital age, candidates have the ability to apply to jobs with just a few clicks from a stored online resume. To surface the top career-change job seekers who can add diversity to your company, look closely at titelblatt letters and resume objective statements. Also consider their willingness to be flexible. If they held a management position in the past, are they willing to take a step down in order to learn the ropes of a new role or field? The tendency to focus on one or two aspects of a candidates background limits your ability to see the candidate as a whole person, and it is a whole person who will be showing up for work every day. To i ncrease the level of diversity at your company and drive innovation and market share growth, consider the seeker of career change for your next open role. Over the next several months well be sharing best learnings and best practices on how to adapt and thrive in this new era of changing careers. 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Why People Arent Discussing Resume Word Template and What You Should Do Today

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Short Article Reveals the Undeniable Facts About Top Books on Resume Writing and How It Can Affect You

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When You Should Exclude Your Education from Your Resume

When You Should Exclude Your Education from Your ResumeWhen You Should Exclude Your Education from Your ResumeDecidingwhether or not to include your education on your resume can be difficult. Its not as though employers wont become aware of your education history prior to making the decision to hire you, but its presence on your resume (as well as its absence) can make or break your ability to land a job.Related How to format your resumes education sectionHere are eight questions to think about when considering whether or not to include education in your resume1. Do you have a degree?If you only have a high school diploma, you can likely get by without having an education section.Even if a high school diploma is specifically listed as a requirement for the job, this detail is alfruchtwein always addressed in the actual job application or during the interview, and doesnt need to be addressed in the limited space of a resume.If you attended college but didnt graduate, you can still lis t your education on your resume. List the name of your institution, along with a line clarifying X years completed or X credit hours completed.If you are a current student, include your anticipated graduation date, preceded by degree expected or similar wording.2. Is your resume too long?Ideally, your resume should be limited toone page. If you find that your resume content is spilling onto a second page, and you have trimmed all the information you can, consider removing the education section.Education is almost always addressed in the official job application, and this is where hiring managers look for the kusine requirements during the background check.3. Is your resume too short?Early in your career, your resume will look a little sparse. An employment history that doesnt reach back very far is a cleara sign of inexperience. Depending on what youre applying for, this can decrease your chances of being considered.By adding an education section, you can fill up some of the gaps an d flesh out your resume so it stands a better chance of being taken seriously. Perhaps you have a lot of recent and relevant coursework, or demonstrated leadership by serving as president of a club. Adding pertinent details can bolster your candidacy.Check to binnensee if your resume is the optimal length??4. Is your education your strongest qualification?You may have little or nowork experience in your chosenfield, but a recent and relevant degree is sometimes all you need to get your foot in the door.If you attended an elite school, received a prestigious scholarship, or completed a thesis or dissertation, your education credentials might be especially interesting to employers.If your education is your greatest asset, your education section should be prominently featured on your resume- you can even lead with it.5. Is education a primary requirement?For medical jobs, or other specialties such as law or science, a certaineducation level can be an absolute requirement. Dont leave yo ur education off your resume if you have the educational background that is required for the position, obviously.For example, a research assistant may be expected to have a related degree, or be actively pursuing one. If education is a key requirement for the job youre interested in, it should absolutely be listed in your resume.6. Does your education open you up to age discrimination?With age comes wisdombut also the potential for age discrimination during the hiring process.Age discrimination is a real problem workers face today, especially with so many start-ups being run by young entrepreneurs.A candidates age can, even subconsciously, influence hiring managers to make judgements about their fit with the companyculture or their skill set. Baby Boomers are particularly susceptible to this kind of judgment.If hiring managers look at your resume and see that you graduated from college decades ago, they might discount your education as outdated.Consider leaving off the years you att ended, or your graduation date.This doesnt mean you should try to hide your age, but be strategic about what information you reveal when. The less a hiring manager knows about you at beginning of the hiring process, the less likely they are to use this information against you.The best rule of thumb here is When in doubt, leave it out.7. Is your degree unrelated?Are you applying for a job as a banker, but you hold a degree in basket weaving? A situation like this could stand between you and a job, and leaving your education off your resume could actually keep the door open for you to make it to the next stage.If you are applying for a job totally unrelated to your degree, it can give the impression that you are not very invested in the role, and would be more likely to leave the company for another opportunity. If a degree isnt required for a given position, then listing one that doesnt even relate isnt necessarily going to help you.On the flip side, some hiring managers are looking for a degree as a sign that you are capable of sticking with something, and nothing more. Earning a degree shows a certain amount of dedication and drive, which appeal to hiring managers.8. Does your education make you overqualified?Someone who appears overqualified for a position is seen as a flight risk. That is, a hiring manager assumes there is a good chance they will find something that better matches their experience level and jump ship after the company has invested time and money into training. Employee turnover is expensive, and something companies obviously want to avoid.The result Highly qualified professionals are being overlooked in lieu of applicants who meet just the minimum requirements for a job.Not all is lost here. You still have the opportunity to impress the hiring manager during the interview and make yourself the clear choice. You just have to do what you can to get to that step, and that might mean cutting out unnecessary educational qualifications.HAVE TWO M INUTES?Learn how Jobscan can optimize your resume for the tech used by most recruiters.How to Scan a Resume with Jobscan (208)Explore the Resume Match Report (223)???Full text tutorialGet your own report

3 Ways To Get Hired Faster At Age 50+ (Part I)

3 Ways To Get Hired Faster At Age 50+ (Part I)3 Ways To Get Hired Faster At Age 50+ (Part I)US government figures as of June 2019 say the average length of unemployment is more than 22 weeks. And your job search is likely to take 20% longer than that if youre near, at, or over age 50.Although age discrimination is real and it happens every day, whats just as real is that people over 50 are getting hired every day. If some factors are working against you in your job search, lets talk about taking control of the elements you can, so you can land the job you really want that much faster. Part 1 of this series will center on knowing whos hiring in the 1st place.ItPays To KnowI just had a candidate tell me, Jewel, on Sunday afternoon I came home and sat down with my computer to apply online. I applied for 250 jobs on Indeed. Do you know how many I had heard from by the end of the week? Zero.And guess what? I was not surprised to hear this story. While it may seem like youre conducting a l ot of activity by throwing spaghetti on the wall and seeing what sticks, and it may seems like youre covering a lot of ground, all youre really doing is wasting time thats what ends up costing you.What takes more time up front, but what pays off big in the end, is investing the time into learning what organizations are innovating, growing, and hiring. Make it a best practice to learn and act on this information, and you wont be throwing spaghetti anymore. Rather, youll be aiming the dart exactly at the bullseye.TheInternet Makes It Easy For YouExpand your thinking beyond the Internet job boards, because if you stop there, youll be among the ranks of those who take 6 month to land a job. The Internet is available to you as a research tool, so put on your thinking cap.One resource to take advantage of is Monster.com. (Wait a minute didnt she just say go beyond the job boards? Yes. But Monster offers a list of 100 companies hiring the most this week, and they update the list every mo nth. Thats just one example of how the Internet curates this information for you.ThinkEven Deeper Than ThatOnce you see a company is hiring, think about other companies in that same sector. If one is growing, the others are likely to be growing as well. For example, if Salesforce.com is hiring, check out their competitors and others who are in the SaaS space. That thought process can have you build a short list that includes Adobe, Slack, MailChimp, Shopify, SurveyMonkey, MathWorks, and HubSpot.These companies may be advertising or not it doesnt matter. If the sector is growing, theyre hiring thats called the hidden job market.You have to approach these companies the right way. Find out the exact language to use in our free webinar, How To Get Hired In Half The Time. Its all laid out for you take your screenshots, copy it down, and use it so you can start to get the responses you need in as little as 24-48 hours. Register here today to learn exactly how to do this.

New Study Reveals What Employees Really Want for the Holidays

New Study Reveals What Employees Really Want for the HolidaysNew Study Reveals What Employees Really Want for the HolidaysNew Study Reveals What Employees Really Want for the HolidaysYou rely on your employees every day of the year to keep your business humming. So if you want to make sure theyre merry and bright for all of 2018, youll probably want to use this holidayseason to show them your appreciation.A recent survey by staffing firm (and parent company)Randstad U.S. survey asked what employees really want for the holidaysand 54% of respondents ranked holiday spirit in the workplace as a priority.Alleviating the stress of the season and showing workers you care can go a long way toward building a better employer brandand improving and employee moraleas well.This is an opportunity for your company to show that you actually have a heart and value your employees, says Chris Edmonds, author of The Culture Engine A Framework for Driving Results, Inspiring Your Employees, and Transform ing Your Workplace.Here are seven creative ways to show you appreciate your employees this holiday seasonTrade the holiday bash for cash. Put simply this is an expensive time of year. This holiday season, U.S. consumers plan to spend on average $967 on decorations, candy, holiday gifts, and other purchases for themselves and their families, the National Retail Federation reports. Cash is tight, says Eric Chester, employee engagement expert and author of On Fire at Work How Great Companies Ignite Passion in Their People Without Burning Them Out.One way to help your employees shrink their spending is to give them a holiday bonus. In fact, Randstads survey found 90% of workers say they would rather get a bonus or extra vacation days than attend a company holiday party.Even a small bonus can be meaningfulwhen it comes with a personal note from your companys president or CEO. Case in point Rick Jackson, CEO of Jackson Healthcare, gives each of his employees a holiday card with $100 folde d inside every year. If you cant do money, how about a free vacation day or two around the holiday week? Or a free day to take off anytime during their birthday month?Offer flexible work options. Many employees want flexible work options during the holidays, says Paul Thallner, partner at the Great distributions-mix to Work Institute. Also, the more you can accommodate your employees, the more both parties benefit, Thallner says.A recent study from the University of Minnesota and MIT found that workers at a Fortune 500 company who participated in a pilot work flexibility program voiced higher levels of job satisfaction and reduced levels of burnout and psychological stress than employees who did not participate in the program.Offering your employees flexible work hours and telecommuting options during the busy holiday season can make them happier and more productive.Break bread together. Randstads holiday survey found that 62% of employees feel obligated to attend their companys hol iday party. Instead of throwing a big fancy bash this year, consider a less lavish meal during the workday.It doesnt have to be a big catered event, Edmonds says. It can be something as basic as a pizza party. The important thing is to have employees sit down and eat together as a group. Its about spending time together, Thallner says. Thats the kind of camaraderie that employees love.Organize a white elephant party. Exchanging gifts between co-workers is a fun way to celebrate the holidays, says Thallner, who recommends throwing a white elephant party.The rules are simple You set an affordable$5 or $10 budget for each gift, or have people bring in something valuable they own but dont want anymore. Its not about the price, he explains. It forces people to get creative and it creates positive memories for employees.Provide a simple luxury. The holidays can be a stressful time of year for people. To help your employees decompress, bring in a masseuse to provide free 10-minute massages . Another fun activity for employee appreciation take your employees to see a matinee, Chester suggests.Whatever activity you select, quietly ask a few employees for their eingabe first to choose an activity that everyone will enjoy.Share a thank-you video from an executive. Many companies (often unintentionally) build barriers between company brass and employees, which can damage employee morale. A short thank-you video from an executive during the holidays can open a communication channel and improve your companys culture. It humanizes executives and helps employees see company leaders as ordinary people, Thallner says.This can be especially beneficial for employees that telecommute or work remotely.Say it in writing. Give employees handwritten thank-you notes from managers. Dont overlook this time-tested display of appreciation. You cannot underestimate the power of a handwritten note thanking an employee for their work for the year, Thallner says.Rather than give all employees t he same generic thank-you card, have managers write personalized messages to their direct reports citing specific milestones or contributions. (Thank you for the new account you negotiated for our team. We couldnt have done it without you.)The effort you put into caring for your workers this holiday season will benefit your workforce and company in the coming yearand thats a gift for everyone.