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Jessica Burns

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Jessica is a Senior Content Marketing Specialist at Express Employment International creating content for employers, leaders, and about the workplace of today. She is an accomplished former social media professional and award-winning writer. When Jessica isn’t writing about key leadership characteristics or best workplace practices, she’s spending time with her dog and planning her next road trip.
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American Employees Choose Work-Life Balance Over Climbing the Corporate Ladder

  • byJessica Burns
  • February 26, 2024
From quiet quitting to “lazy girl jobs” and now an era of quiet ambition, job seekers and employees…
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Canadian Job Seekers Prioritize Work-Life Balance Over Corporate Ladder 

  • byJessica Burns
  • February 26, 2024
While Canadian job seekers feel they exceed performance expectations, 68% define professional success as advancing in their careers,…
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Mentorship: 3 Mistakes Mentors Make and How to Avoid Them

  • byJessica Burns
  • February 13, 2024
This is part seven of The Value of Mentorship series for leaders and job seekers. Mentorship can be…
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Scoring Success: Leadership Principles from the Big Game

  • byJessica Burns
  • February 5, 2024
Whether you’re a football fanatic or there for the snacks or commercials, the big game offers exciting entertainment.…
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Mentorship: DEI(B) and Mentoring Programs 

  • byJessica Burns
  • January 30, 2024
This is part five of the Value of Mentorship series for leaders and job seekers. Diversity, equity, inclusion,…
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Don’t Let Your PTO Slip Away

  • byJessica Burns
  • January 22, 2024
When was your last vacation? Whether you like to spend your time off traveling or relaxing at home,…
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Mentorship: 6 Tips for New Mentors 

  • byJessica Burns
  • January 16, 2024
This is part three of The Value of Mentorship series for leaders and job seekers.   Becoming a…
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Mentorship: Benefits of Company Initiatives in the US and Canada 

  • byJessica Burns
  • January 9, 2024
This is part one of The Value of Mentorship series for leaders and job seekers. Mentorship can take…
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Become an Agile Leader in the New Year

  • byJessica Burns
  • December 18, 2023
The upcoming start of a new year is the perfect time for self-reflection and to set goals for…
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Facing Impostor Syndrome at Work: Tips to Boost Confidence

  • byJessica Burns
  • November 27, 2023
Do you ever feel like an impostor at work? You’re not alone, and you may be experiencing impostor…
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10 Tips for Inclusive Holiday Celebrations at Work

  • byJessica Burns
  • November 13, 2023
While the holiday season is a meaningful time of year for many, it looks different for everyone and…
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Tips to Manage a Recruiter Relationship

  • byJessica Burns
  • November 7, 2023
When you’re looking for a job, recruiters can offer fantastic connections to companies with open positions and a…
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