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Meet Micah Mills, a young man with autism who began his career working at a local pizza restaurant. Like many, he was eager to find a path that would challenge his mind and reward his focus. When Peak Performers met Micah, they saw a spark, an aptitude for learning and a quiet determination that could shine in the right environment.

Meet Cindy Ciftcioglu, who grew up in Binghamton, New York, where she developed a love for animals and the simple joys of her hometown, like riding its many carousels as a child. Years later, Cindy faced challenges that would test her resilience: a lifelong breast cancer diagnosis and gastroparesis, a condition that causes stomach paralysis. She speaks openly about her journey, the struggles she’s faced, and the strategies she’s found to cope.

President & CEO, Bree Sarlati, appears on national public TV series

Meet Lorena Rojas, whose journey began in Zacatecas, Mexico, and continued in Austin, Texas, after her widowed mother brought her and her sisters to the U.S. in search of a better life. After high school, Lorena spent more than a decade building laptops and desktops—hands-on work she took enjoyed. Then, tragedy struck. A car accident claimed the life of her 17-year-old son, and Lorena was left to battle a grief no parent should have to endure. Despite the overwhelming pain and lingering depression, she returned to work.

Meet Frank Torres, a former radio station manager whose quick wit and passion for comedy had him on the path to a career in stand-up. But just as he was stepping onto new stages, life threw him an unexpected challenge—a diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The condition led to severe complications in his legs, exposing nerves and flesh, and requiring an innovative treatment using cod fish skin grafts to aid in his recovery.

We cover frequently asked questions on how to manage people with disabilities.

Meet Micah Mills, a young man with autism who began his career working at a local pizza restaurant. Like many, he was eager to find a path that would challenge his mind and reward his focus. When Peak Performers met Micah, they saw a spark, an aptitude for learning and a quiet determination that could shine in the right environment.

President & CEO, Bree Sarlati, appears on national public TV series

We cover frequently asked questions on how to manage people with disabilities.

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Picking the Best Employment Agency in Austin If you’re looking to work with an employment agency in Austin, you have many to choose from. ResumeSpice lists at least 100 of them! So if you’re looking to compare agencies, here’s our tips for doing so: Tips for Comparing Employment Agencies Look at their jobs An employment agency isn’t going to do you much good if they don’t have a job that aligns with your skills and career goals. Also, many employment agencies will specialize. For example, we don’t often staff for warehouse or janitorial roles and many of our positions are …

Job Search Referrals Ask around for job recommendations and referrals when looking for your next job. When I first moved to Austin, I needed to find a dentist. So I asked my co-workers and friends. Who do you use? After talking to a few people, I found one who was in my area, covered by my insurance, and well-regarded by multiple co-workers. And they’ve been great–which is especially valuable to me since I’m afraid of going to the dentist! The jobs we see online are typically the ones that are best advertised. After all, Indeed and Ziprecruiter make a lot …

Picking the Best Staffing Agency Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, picking a top rated staffing agency in Austin is key to your success. Staffing agencies are key partners. Here are some considerations to keep in mind to help you pick the top rated staffing agency. Staffing Agency Considerations Staffing Specialization When considering the best staffing agency, consider first your industry specialization. Many staffing firms will specialize in particular kinds of staffing. The leaders of these staffing firms often have experience recruiting for that industry and plenty of connections. Furthermore, the search process for an accountant or information …

Job Seeking Challenges If COVID-19 and the last couple years has taught me anything, it’s to take a step back and focus on what I can control (because there’s an awful lot of things I can’t!) I feel the same goes for job seeking… I talk to many, many job seekers who are feeling frustrated, burnt out, and like their situation is hopeless. They feel like they’re either stuck in a job that they don’t like or stuck without work altogether. This in spite of employers nationally struggling to find workers. So what can you control? -What jobs you apply …

Timing Your Job Search Hiring often comes in cycles. As a job seeker, you can take advantage of these cycles in order to apply at the right time. Here are several examples of hiring cycles: Budget-based Hiring Cycles Typically we see an increase in hiring activity towards the end of the fiscal year for government agencies as they seek to fill headcount and get projects done with their leftover budget. The federal end of fiscal year is September 30 and state of Texas is August 31. Many private companies begin their budget year January 1st. Seasonal Hiring Cycles Retail will …

Tips for Comparing Job Offers Many job seekers now may be getting multiple competitive offers and be faced with a new predicament: which job do I accept? While it’s tempting to look only at the bottom line—the pay—there are many other intangible factors to consider. To start off with, as you begin your job search, it can help by making a list of what matters to you. Then seek to compare apples to apples. For this I included a video that can help you evaluate all the offers of benefits packages. Factors to Consider When Comparing Job Offers Compensation This …

We cover frequently asked questions on how to manage people with disabilities.

Salaries on Job Postings Overview of Issue In a recent survey, 91% of job seekers and 67% of recruiters want …

Loneliness and the Work World Advice for Businesses to Combat Loneliness Whether employees are working on-site, hybrid, or remotely, loneliness …

Quiet Quitting Guide for Businesses What is quiet quitting “Quiet quitting” is the phenomenon of employees doing the minimum to …

“Nobody Wants to Work Any More” Discussion for Businesses Overview of Recruiting and Hiring Challenges When the labor market gets …

Remote Workforce Engagement – A Guide for Businesses Overview of Remote Work Challenges Over the pandemic, we saw a huge …

Meet Cindy Ciftcioglu, who grew up in Binghamton, New York, where she developed a love for animals and the simple joys of her hometown, like riding its many carousels as a child. Years later, Cindy faced challenges that would test her resilience: a lifelong breast cancer diagnosis and gastroparesis, a condition that causes stomach paralysis. She speaks openly about her journey, the struggles she’s faced, and the strategies she’s found to cope.

Peak Performers accepts American Legion award for commitment to veteran hiring

President & CEO, Bree Sarlati, appears on national public TV series

Meet Lorena Rojas, whose journey began in Zacatecas, Mexico, and continued in Austin, Texas, after her widowed mother brought her and her sisters to the U.S. in search of a better life. After high school, Lorena spent more than a decade building laptops and desktops—hands-on work she took enjoyed. Then, tragedy struck. A car accident claimed the life of her 17-year-old son, and Lorena was left to battle a grief no parent should have to endure. Despite the overwhelming pain and lingering depression, she returned to work.

Meet Frank Torres, a former radio station manager whose quick wit and passion for comedy had him on the path to a career in stand-up. But just as he was stepping onto new stages, life threw him an unexpected challenge—a diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The condition led to severe complications in his legs, exposing nerves and flesh, and requiring an innovative treatment using cod fish skin grafts to aid in his recovery.

Meet Theodore Stefanik-Corah, a talented professional who has overcome the challenges of living with HS (Hidradenitis Suppurativa), a painful autoimmune skin condition that impacted his ability to work in physical retail and hospitality roles. As his condition worsened, Theo sought a change—a more flexible desk job that would allow him to manage his health while continuing to thrive professionally.

Loneliness and the Work World Advice for Businesses to Combat Loneliness Whether employees are working on-site, hybrid, or remotely, loneliness …

Posture in the Workplace “Be a swan, Minerva, be a swan,” says wicked stepmother Bernadette Peters in Cinderella. Posture training …

Balancing the Flu with Work The flu season is here with a vengeance! The flu season peaks this month and …