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My Experience Searching for an Internship

Working an internship during school can be one of the most valuable and coveted opportunities for students and new grads. Internships give professional work experience and help set students up for success! Some companies even using internships to fill their new graduate hiring pipeline.  

However, finding a relevant internship has started to become more competitive, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.My experience looking for work this summer was quite stressful! To help other interns have a smooth and stress-free experience, I wanted to share the advice and tips I’ve learned as an incoming fourth-year university student with a few internships under my belt! 

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Mental Health & Wellness: Initiatives Employers Can Implement

Awareness of mental health & wellness in the workforce has increased greatly in recent years. 
 
A recent study done by the Boston University School of Medicine revealed that “27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April 2020, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic”. These numbers are alarming, and the effects of this have certainly trickled their way into the workforce, affecting workplace performance for organizations. 

More than ever, employers are recognizing the importance of keeping employees happy and healthy, and acknowledging how much of a role it plays in employee performance. Employers are also recognizing that Mental Health & Wellness goes beyond just talking about it. If you’re unsure of how you can support your employees, here are a few tangible initiatives you can take – keep reading! 

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Reasons to Invest in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. It’s a type of software that helps organizations with streamlining recruitment activities. 

If you’re a recruiter, you probably know all about Applicant Tracking Systems. But as a business owner, this may be a new terrain.  Consider investing in an ATS, if you’re in a business that is:

  • Growing rapidly.
  • Hires on an ongoing basis.
  • Looking to save time on recruitment activities. 

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6 Awesome Communication Tools for Remote Offices

If you think that remote communication boils down to Zoom, Slack, and Email – think again! 

Reminiscing on friendly office interactions isn’t uncommon. We miss being able to connect with each other in person and sometimes Zoom happy hours just doesn’t cut it.  

Luckily, the shift to remote work has brought out some amazing new communication tools that support all kinds of remote-friendly interactions. Although it’s no replacement for the real thing, we think they’re pretty fun, and adding some extra personality to your communication.   

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5 Great Ways to Say Thank You to Your Employees

At Envol, we LOVE to celebrate our achievements and say thank you – especially during our Monday meetings! It’s a great way to start off our week, especially now that were all working from home (and we hope you are too because of #COVID19)When working remotely, not everyone can see what we have done and celebrate our efforts. Therefore, we believe that it’s important to recognize our team’s hard work and dedication every single week!   

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