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Productivity Hacks to Start In 2021
Welcome to 2021! What a rollercoaster ride of a 2020, but we all made it so here we are. This new year gives you a chance to start changing a few of your habits, one concerning improving your productivity! So, use your time wisely and take some action. Here are a few ideas we have that can help you be more productive this year. Set A Goal Each Day I know what you are thinking, it sounds exhausting, but with […]
Read MoreIdeas for Your Professional New Year’s Resolution List
“New Year, New Me!” …It is a cheesy thing to say, sure, but not too far from it becoming a reality. With the new year creeping around the corner, it is about time you start drafting your New Year’s Resolution List (but with a twist). Instead, we suggest you focus on ideas related to your professionalism! It is never too late to start changing up bad habits and trading them in for a much more proactive lifestyle. Here are just […]
Read MoreHow to Manage Stress
Stress can be stressful—even thinking about it makes you stressed. It is a feeling that we all commonly experience, but that does not mean we should let it happen every time something goes wrong. We want to learn how to control it so it happens less often or at least find ways to manage it if it cannot be avoided. Here are the best and effective ways to relieve stress: Take a Walk This does not even have to be […]
Read MoreBeacon’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
I founded Beacon Technologies with one fundamental principle: “Take care of our employees and the clients who work with us, and the rest will take care of itself.” Our mission has remained true over the past 22+ years and that mission has shown bright during this global pandemic that has impacted all of us. In mid-March, when the federal government declared a national emergency and asked Americans to stay home, we reacted quickly and told our office, recruiting and sales […]
Read MoreInternships – Make Them Part of Your Plan
If you are a college student or considering higher education after high school, make sure that an internship or multiple internship experiences are part of your college experience. While it isn’t common for us at Beacon to place new college graduates into positions, we do occasionally fill roles like those. We also attend events in the technology field and are networking with young professionals all the time. One of the most crucial mistakes we encounter from time to time, is […]
Read MoreMegaBites – Exposing Students to Opportunities in Technology
It’s 3:20 pm at Kaleidoscope Academy in Appleton and as students rush through the halls and out of the building, the library remains a hub of activity. Within this room I am surrounded by students that are working together, laughing, problem-solving, and learning about technology. I don’t see a single student with their head buried in their phone scrolling Instagram or Twitter. They are all engaged and it’s a refreshing sight to see. Travis Crowe, a Senior Software Engineer at […]
Read MoreWhat Makes a Client or Company Attractive to a Consultant?
If you work in IT or in some type of role that deals with technology, you are probably well aware of the need for talented employees that can help achieve organizational goals through the use of tech. And if you don’t work in that area, but stay current with the news, you are probably also aware of this need. The talent shortage is not something we face only in Wisconsin or the Midwest, but it is something that is apparent […]
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