Jessica Burns

175 posts

Jessica is a 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.

Photo of a woman in a brown blazer holding a digital tablet with glowing holographic icons above it, including a human head with gears and a lightbulb, handshake, heart, and other technology-related symbols. The scene represents innovation, artificial intelligence, and business strategy concepts.

Read More

2 minute read

Underrated Leadership Skills for Managers

byJessica Burns
September 6, 2023

There is a seemingly endless list of qualities that good managers should possess, but some leadership skills don’t…

A cartoon illustration of a businessman holding an oversized red magnifying glass to look at a piece of paper. There is a stack of papers on the ground. The background is red.

Read More

3 minute read

Detecting Skills Gaps During Hiring

byJessica Burns
August 21, 2023

The workforce is facing a skills gap and 59% of the workforce will need to reskill by 2030,…

Two women are sitting at a table. While looking at each other, one has her arms open as if too demonstrate distance from one point to another.

Read More

2 minute read

2023 College Graduates Have Arrived in the Workforce

byJessica Burns
August 14, 2023

Since graduating this spring, the Gen Z class of 2023 is settling into the workforce and developing their…

Photo of a black analog alarm clock on a wooden surface with a yellow sticky note attached that reads “BREAK TIME !!” in bold black letters with two red underlines.

Read More

2 minute read

Take Quality Breaks and Encourage Your Employees to Do the Same

byJessica Burns
August 7, 2023

Give yourself a break—literally! Spending too much time continuously working negatively impacts productivity, efficiency, and focus. By taking…

A man and woman are shaking hands while two other men and two other women are looking at them while clapping. Everyone is wearing business attire and the setting appears to be an office lobby.

Read More

2 minute read

Ensure New Employee Success After the First 90 Days

byJessica Burns
July 31, 2023

So, you’ve welcomed a new member to your team, and now it’s time to set them up to…

Business professional presenting a floating graduation cap illustration, symbolizing education, career growth, and academic achievement, with a blurred bokeh background.

Read More

2 minute read

Mid-Career Master’s Degree: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself

byJessica Burns
July 17, 2023

“Should I get a master’s degree?” It’s a question almost as contentious as whether the chicken or the…

Two people seated at a table in an office, one presenting a paper while the other listens, with a potted plant and window in the background.

Read More

3 minute read

4 Interview Questions Job Candidates Ask and Tips to Respond

byJessica Burns
July 10, 2023

One of the top rules of job searching for candidates is to be prepared to ask questions at…