Jessica Wise

From online interviews to working from home from the start. This is what employers need to know. Even under traditional circumstances, interviewing and hiring can be a rigorous process. But, in an increasingly digital world, many management teams have decided to go virtual.   Unfortunately, this doesn’t change the fact that there are still resumes to … Continued

You’re sick of hearing about COVID-19. We’re sick of writing about it.  And, collectively, we’re all sick of dealing with it.  Sadly, we have no choice but to continue to adjust to the “new normal.” What other option do we have? The truth is we were all unprepared to handle a shit show of this … Continued

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ― Steve Maraboli, Speaker, Author, and Behavioral Science Expert Small business owners have had the wind knocked out of them…by a COVID sledge hammer. Just a few short … Continued

The coronavirus is hitting the U.S. like a ton of bricks. Lysol wipes and spray are virtually extinct. Ground beef and chicken breast are hot commodities. And, you better get to the store early or you definitely aren’t getting any toilet paper. The harsh reality is that those aren’t even the biggest problems we are … Continued

As the 65th largest metropolitan region in the U.S., the Lehigh Valley has one of the most vital economies in the state of Pennsylvania. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the area is home to a plethora of successful and innovative businesses. What we at HelpSquad have also come to realize is that some of those … Continued

How many people were in your H.S. graduating class? This might be a strange way to start an article on website differentiators, but humor me for a second. Stop and think back. Whom do you remember most vividly? I bet it’s not the guy that would be classified as Mr. Just-Another-Face-in-the-Crowd. The dude who had … Continued

Since its inception, the prevalence of voice assistant technology has been gradually gaining momentum. When Apple introduced Siri to the world in 2011, it forever changed the way consumers interact with their favorite brands. In 2014, Amazon launched Alexa and Amazon Echo, and two years later Google debuted Google Home. Both platforms would become responsible … Continued

There are numerous reasons why hiring new people may seem like a daunting task. Maybe your company’s senior-most employee is retiring, leaving behind shoes that seem impossible to fill. Or, it could be that sales are soaring, and there’s no time to sit and wait for job seekers to stumble upon your “help wanted” ad. … Continued

The Current Economy and the State of the Job Market Financially, the U.S. appears to be in a better economic state than it has been in years. Recent statistics paint a rosy picture of the promised land looming in the distance. So, unless you’re a small business owner, it might be easy to kick back, … Continued