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Whether you’ve been in the workforce for years, are trying to get back in, or are just starting out in your career, these few simple tips can help you overcome any nerves you may have and prepare you to nail that upcoming interview! Resources Many of the tips below rely on resources that not everyone has access to. Here are some helpful links to assist those who need support with internet access, copies, and interview attire: Internet access: How to get free internet Where to find free Wifi Printing services: UPS Staples FedEx Interview attire: Career Gear (for men) Dress for Success (for women) Are you ready to submit that resume and schedule your next interview? Check out our open positions and apply today!

As Gen Z enters the workforce, many will be looking for ways to gain experience, build skills and a network, as well as explore different career paths. GenZ should explore temp work as an efficient way to explore different options they have in the workforce. So, what is temporary work? You may know it as contingent work or temporary employment. It refers to the practice of hiring employees on a temporary basis to fill short-term needs or gaps in the workforce. Five reasons why Gen Z should consider a temporary job: Flexibility: Those who are just starting out in their careers may not want to commit to a full-time job, especially if they are unsure about their long-term career goals. Taking short-term assignments means they can try out different roles and industries without making a long-term commitment. Education: Temp positions, with their flexibility, offer custom fits for the college student and their school or study schedules. It’s also a fantastic way to develop skills and learn what work they do and do not want to do later in their career. Experience: This can be a great way to explore different career paths and build a diverse skill set that will be valuable in the long term. Permanent employment: Many employers use temporary jobs as a way to evaluate potential employees and determine if they are a good fit for a full-time position. Support and guidance: Gen Z workers will have access to support and guidance from the agency when working as a temporary employee. This can be especially valuable for workers who are just starting out in their careers and may need help navigating the job market and building their professional skills. As Gen Z begins to navigate the workforce, temporary jobs presents as a great option. Gen Z workers will have the opportunity to gain experience, build their skills, grow their network and references, and explore different career paths while keeping the flexibility needed at the beginning of a career. Looking to start your search? Click here and let’s begin!

The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in November, beating economists’ expectations for 200,000 payrolls and keeping unemployment steady at 3.7%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported that average hourly earnings rose 0.6% from the previous month, better than Wall Street’s expectation of a 0.3% increase. The average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 0.6% over the month, higher than the prior month and Wall Street expectations. On an annual basis, wages climbed at a higher-than-expected 5.1%. Job growth was much better than expected in November with construction adding 20,000 positions and information up 19,000. Job gains in real estate and rental and leasing (+13,000) Something our Real Estate Division President, Kelly Brown, affirmed stating “The Real Estate Division’s efforts in implementing upskilling training specific to the trades will align well strategically with the continuing increase in demand for these roles among our client base. We anticipate demand to continue on upward trend as the pipeline of new construction in the multifamily industry continues to build due to continuing increase in rental demand across the nation.” Employment in information rose by 19,000. Employment in the industry has increased by an average of 14,000 per month thus far this year, in line with the average of 16,000 per month in 2021. Employment in professional and business services changed little in November (+6,000). Within the industry, professional and technical services added 28,000 jobs, while business support services lost 11,000 jobs. “We continue to see strong demand to assist organizations in projects supporting ERP implementations, cloud migration and financial transformation,” emphasized Eric Peters, BGSF’s President of Professional Division. “The demand for talent to perform these services both on a project and full-time basis remains extremely high, thus driving up the wages to employee these individuals.” The report also showed that wages rose at a faster-than-expected pace in November, with average hourly earnings increasing 0.6% from the month before and 5.1% year over year. Economists had been looking for those rates to slow from October, where they increased by a revised 0.5% month-on-month and 4.9% year-over-year. The jobs report also contained significant revisions: September was revised down by 46,000 to 269,000 jobs, and October was revised up by 23,000 jobs to 284,000. On Wednesday the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that job openings remain at high levels, even as the number of open positions fell during the month. Considering those updates, November’s monthly gain — which remains considerably above pre-pandemic monthly averages — is now the lowest total jobs added since April 2021.

A group of our BGSF team members went back to school this week, serving with Junior Achievement of Dallas at JA BizTown, a simulated town providing students with the opportunity to discover careers, build financial skills, collaborate with classmates, exercise civic duties, invest in the community, and more! Junior Achievement USA is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success. We began our partnership with Junior Achievement in 2021, selecting the organization as our charity of choice, closely aligning with their purpose: Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Through our partnership with Junior Achievement, our team members have the opportunity to live our vision of “connecting people to opportunities and transforming lives,” which includes empowering our youth with learning experiences they can draw upon for the rest of their lives. Beth Garvey, our Chair, President and CEO serves on the Executive Committee for Junior Achievement of Dallas, and shared, “Programs like BizTown help connect the dots between life inside and outside the classroom, preparing students for a successful future. BGSF is proud to support Junior Achievement as our charity of choice. JA works hard every day to empower young people and strengthen their career readiness, which so closely aligns with our own mission to transform lives by connecting people to opportunities.” Junior Achievement is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Programs are free to all participants, including JA BizTown, which launched in 2001. Our team of volunteers collaborated with elementary school students at the JA BizTown in Dallas, located in the Gilbreath-Reed Career & Technical Center. While JA staff led the simulation, our volunteers guided students throughout the day, providing firsthand knowledge and expertise to enhance their experience. The goal of BizTown is to connect the dots between the classroom and the real world, building work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Listed below are experiential activities the students participated in: Managing a business Taking out a loan Using a debit card Earning a paycheck Opening a savings account Paying taxes Buying goods, services, and health insurance Voting Recycling Philanthropy/charity support or corporate social responsibility Utilizing STEM skills Working as a team Goal setting Completing a career assessment Problem-solving Following visits through BizTown, students often participate in a debriefing lesson to reflect on their experience and further identify the relevance of classroom learning to their future goals. BGSF had over ten volunteers representing each of our divisions serving within JA BizTown, mentoring, guiding, and helping to inspire and prepare these young students for success! We know they have bright futures ahead, and we are grateful to play a small role in helping them along the way. Making a BiG difference in the communities we serve is one way we show how your future is our purpose. Thank you to Junior Achievement of Dallas for providing this opportunity for us to engage with these future leaders! Connect with us and learn more at BGSF.com. Learn more about Junior Achievement by visiting jausa.ja.org.

In the fall of 2022, several large tech companies, including Meta, Twitter, Amazon, HP, and Cisco (amongst others), announced they either have or will collectively be laying off thousands of employees between now and 2023. If you happen to be one of those people, here are some tips on how you can keep your skills fresh, make yourself more marketable, and decrease the length of time you are unemployed. Update Your Resume Before you can start applying for jobs, you must first make sure you have an updated resume. Typically, it is best practice to always have an up-to-date resume so that in the event you are no longer employed you don’t have to spend too much time working on it. Here are a few things you can do to freshen things up: Add keywords: Adding keywords to your resume in relation to the jobs you are targeting will increase your chances of getting reviewed for a role. Both ATS (applicant tracking system) and recruiters will filter candidates based on specific keywords. For example, If I am a recruiter and I am looking for an IT Project Manager who has worked on HRIS-based projects, I will search specifically for candidates who have HRIS-related experience listed on their resume. Having the right keywords listed on your resume will help expose you to many more opportunities. Check your formatting: Make sure your font is professional and easy to read. Arial, Georgia, and Helvetica are all great choices. Section headers should be between 14 and 16pt, while content should be between 10 and 12pt. Double-check your margins. They should be set to 1” on all sides. Make sure your heading is up-to-date (contact info, LinkedIn profile, address, etc.) Read over your resume and check for any spelling and grammatical errors, as well as for any unnecessary spacing. Update your work history: This should be a given but add your most recent role to the top of your work history. If you are currently unemployed, all bullets/sentences should be written in the past tense. Update everything else: Be sure to include any new skills you have obtained, achievements/awards, volunteering, hobbies, etc. Reach Out To Your Network Update your LinkedIn profile: Go to your settings and mark yourself as “Open to Work.” This will show your network, companies, and recruiters that you are looking for a new position. In addition, you can curate a post to promote that you are looking for a new role. You can either keep it simple or include a few details, but just remember to keep it professional and easy to read. Here is an example of a post from an individual that was recently laid off: “Hello, LinkedIn! I was recently laid off and am now looking for a new position. I have 8 years of experience working as a Project Manager in the financial services space. If anyone is aware of any opportunities that I may be a good fit for, I would greatly appreciate you reaching out! #opentowork” Make some calls: There’s an old saying, “It’s not about what you know, it’s who you know,” and this is often very true. Call up your friends and past colleagues to catch up, network, and see if they are aware of any opportunities. You never know! Get those references ready: It’s good to have references prepared and ready to go. Some hiring managers are starting to check references earlier on in the hiring process. While legally hiring managers can only ask certain questions, it always helps to have someone who will speak highly of you! Start Applying to Positions Most employers are posting open positions on sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor. A good rule of thumb is to apply for 2-3 positions per day or 15+ per week. Most job boards will also allow you to set up notifications for jobs that meet your criteria so that you know as soon as these opportunities become available, allowing you to be one of the first to apply. Get Certified If you have recently been laid off, chances are you now have lots of unexpected free time on your hands. Use this time wisely and earn a certification that can help you stand out to hiring managers, increase your knowledge, and increase your income! Research what certifications may be beneficial to your career. A few popular examples are: PMP Certified Scrum Master AWS CompTIA A+ Cisco Certifications ITIL 4 Foundation Take A Breath Getting laid off is not fun, but it is also not the end of the world. With persistence and time, you will find a new job. To recap, if you: Update & proofread your resume Network Apply for 2-3 jobs each day, and Educate yourself you will find employment! And remember, while finding a job is your top priority, always make time for your family, get outside, and take care of yourself. – If you want some help in your job search, we’re here for you! Check out our open positions and apply today.

As part of the 2022 Veterans Day theme, Honor, BGSF asked employees to highlight the special Veterans in their lives. Below you will find stories, from our own employees, honoring their loved ones. Ricky Hoelscher Brother-in-Law to Nicolle Floyd, BGSF Marketing Son-in-Law to Jackie Henson, Accounting “My best friend’s stepdad was in the Army, and I looked up to him. When I saw the war start on the news, I knew he was a part of what was happening, and I wanted to be a part of that too.” Ricky Hoelscher joined the U.S. Army in 2009 after watching footage of Tomahawk Cruise Missiles hitting Saddam’s Presidential Palace on the evening news in 2003, at the age of just 12. “There was no rhyme or reason why I wanted to join. Hell, I was afraid to go to war. I didn’t join because I wanted to look tough, or have people look at me like I was a hero. I hated that aspect, and still do. Joining the Army was something I just wanted to do… from the age of 12, I knew it’s what I wanted to do.” Ricky graduated high school in June of 2009, and just three days after his high school graduation, he was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia to begin his basic training as an Infantryman. Within one year, graduating basic training in October 2009 and in Iraq by Christmas Eve 2009, Ricky went from being a normal high school kid, to conducting combat patrol missions in an active war zone. “Once in Basic Training, our Drill Sergeants went around the room asking what we would do when we first encountered a fire fight. They went through about 5-6 guys who gave the generic, ‘I am going to shoot the enemy in the face’ type of answer you’d hear from a young kid. They finally got to me, and my answer was ‘I don’t know.’ When I was asked to elaborate on what I meant, I said, ‘I don’t know because I’ve never been in combat before, but I’d hope the training I got from them, and that of my leaders in combat, would get me through it.’” After his unit oversaw the second peaceful democratic election in Iraq history, the conflict went from a combat zone to a security oversight zone, making Ricky, and his fellow troops, the last official combat troops in the Iraq War. “I never really had a ton of life goals. Joining the Army was my life goal. That was it… Since I have transitioned back into civilian life, and settled down, I would say my life goals are to be a decent human being to everyone around me, be the best husband I know how to do be, love and raise my kids to be good people and teach them how to be contributors to society.” Since arriving home in 2012, Ricky has used his GI Bill to receive a bachelor’s degree in Sports, Recreation, and Management. He juggles the roles of caregiver to his two sons, husband to his wife, and full-time employee to the City of Forney, TX. He cherishes any opportunity to speak with and motivate other Veterans, as well as civilians, especially those who have a hard time coping with life after traumatic events. Emil Paul Haynes Father to Ashley Haynes, BG Talent Emil Paul Haynes fought in the Vietnam War. Passing in April of 1990, we continue to honor and salute him for his bravery and service to the U.S. Army. We are honored to celebrate his life today and celebrate his brothers that served in the military alongside him. Keith Veir Father to Christian Veir, BG Talent Keith Veir was a member of the U.S. Army from 1972-1977, serving during the Vietnam War. During his time in the Army, he was a competitive powerlifter and held the European record for the bench press in the 148lb weight class! Keith is an inspiring father to both his son and daughter. He enjoys working, spending time with family, and his 6 cats! Christian Veir says, “If it weren’t for my father, I would not be involved in business or commercial real estate here at BG Talent. I thank him and all other Veterans for their service!” Jackie Henson BGSF Employee, Accounting Mother to Nicolle Floyd, Marketing Jackie Henson enlisted in 1984, joining the U.S. Army in 1985, serving active duty from 1985-1987 and inactive reserves until 1991. After graduating high school, Jackie began taking college courses, but felt she needed to go in a different direction. “I never considered the military until a friend went in the Navy. The structure and discipline of the military was what I needed at that time. But since I get motion sickness, boats were out!” When joining the U.S. Army, Jackie had considered becoming a Police Officer as a long-term career, so she made the decision to enlist in the Military Police. After boot camp and Advanced Instructional Training for MP’s, she was stationed in Germany. She soon learned that MP’s protected nuclear weapons, not just the normal police duty, thus becoming a “tower rat.” “During my time in Germany there were several bombings in Europe and the military was not allowed to travel outside of a 2-hour radius, we were on high alert. I was assigned to helicopter missions moving nuclear weapons from base to base as the security detail. I was able to enjoy downtime in addition to the seriousness of the job. I was chosen to represent the military as part of the USAREAR competitive raft team. Those were some fun times in the military!” While serving in Germany, Jackie met her husband, Doug. They both realized how important it was to finish their college degrees, and after their active-duty commitment ended, they returned home to the U.S. and went back to college. Jackie received her BS in Chemistry through the U.S. Army college fund. While Jackie was primarily a stay-at-home mom to her 4 daughters, after they were old enough, she decided to go back into the workforce. Today, Jackie works for our very own BGSF within the Accounting Department as a Corporate Accounts Receivable & Collections team member! “Memories of my military service become more important to me as I see various national and international events unfold. I made a commitment to defend the Constitution of the United States and even though it’s been over 30 years since I left the military, it is ingrained in my being. The freedom we have daily, comes at a cost to others. I feel very lucky to have served during the Cold war timeframe, I didn’t have to see any active conflicts.” Dehrel Seahorn BGSF Employee, American Partners, Managing Director Dehrel Seahorn was a member of the U.S Army from 2004 – 2014, serving as a Private to Captain. While in the Army, he served in various assignments throughout the U.S, as well as overseas assignments to Korea and 2 combat tours in Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Band of Brothers). His pictures include memories of taking oath and being sworn in as a brand-new butter bar, dinner ceremonies (after listening to someone talk smack about Nickelback), and his commissioning ceremony. Dennis Waggoner BGSF Employee, Zycron, VP, Strategic Customers “I’m very proud to represent BGSF on a Nashville Chamber group that is working closely with Fort Campbell to assist soldiers and military personnel who are transitioning from military to civilian life.” Last year, Dennis eulogized his Uncle Dutch (pictured on the left), a Vietnam Veteran, who was the most “quietly” patriotic person he has ever known. Dutch was so supportive of Veterans and until he passed last year, he never missed a Franklin Veterans Day Parade. In honor of Dutch and all Veterans, Dennis will join his son Keith and attend every Veterans Day parade in the future. “I’m very proud to represent BGSF on a Nashville Chamber group that is working closely with Fort Campbell to assist soldiers and military personnel who are transitioning from military to civilian life.” Dennis was able to spend a full day at Fort Campbell meeting with leaders, the Career Transition team and touring the base including a Blackhawk helicopter tour. “It was a special day and reinforced how blessed we are to live here in the US!” During the visit, Dennis learned about the “Hiring our Heroes” Internship Program. Kelly Viveiros (BGSF Employee, Zycron, Client Services Manager), Ron Womble (BGSF Employee, Zycron, Chief of Staff, Nashville Electric Service) and Dennis are in discussions to evaluate how BGSF can leverage and support the program. “Our Veterans are special…and I will always value and appreciate their sacrifices and contributions!”

Today is National Job Action Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and empowering those who dream of having a job they love! In celebration of this day, we, at BGSF, considered the steps our organization has put in place to empower our employees and encourage their career growth while allowing them to pursue their passions and purpose. A recent step BGSF has taken to help live out our mission statement, Your Future. Our Purpose, and empower our employees, was the launch of our New Hire Onboarding (NHO) program. The purpose of our NHO is to provide a centralized onboarding experience to welcome new employees, allowing them the opportunity to build relationships with our leadership teams, giving each new employee visibility to career advancement opportunities, and elevating the new hire experience. By attending a variety of virtual meetings with department leaders, NHO allows team members to receive consistent messaging and acclimates them to our company culture while also ensuring they have a thorough understanding of their responsibilities. This program promotes cross-divisional relationships and introduces new hires to key stakeholders. NHO supplies an inclusive learning experience for new hires throughout their time with BGSF and provides them with tools and resources to be successful in their roles. When employees feel empowered, they are more likely to remain engaged and report high job satisfaction. According to Forbes, one survey of 7,000 employees showed that employees with a high level of empowerment were at the 79th percentile for engagement — more than three times the engagement level of their less-empowered counterparts! BGSF new hires’ NHO experience: Lenora Woods, Account Manager – BG Multifamily, Atlanta How did NHO impact your onboarding experience at BGSF? NHO made a great impact on my onboarding experience. I learned about and experienced a taste of what BGSF’s company culture is all about. It gave me the reassurance that I will be supported in my current role, as well as in my growth within the company. What excites you the most about the BG culture after NHO? The thing that excites me most about the BG culture is that I am a part of a diverse group of people who love giving back to their communities, helping people and their families, all while having fun. What value did NHO bring to how you engage and interact with other team members? After participating in NHO, I feel empowered to engage with other team members from other markets. I appreciate being encouraged to build relationships with those outside of our own market. Doing so only helps us be a stronger contributor to our respective teams. What about your NHO experience resonated with you the most? The CEO Roundtable resonated with me the most. I enjoyed learning about Beth’s journey to CEO, how she works in the community mentoring other female CEO’s and business owners and learning simple things like what she does in her spare time. Many times, our CEOs are “untouchable,” so it was nice to have a candid conversation with the leader of the company and be heard. Christian Veir, Talent Coordinator – BG Talent, Houston How did NHO impact your onboarding experience at BGSF? NHO gave me various tools and trained me on techniques that can be valuable in my operations as a talent coordinator at BG Talent. The iGNiTE orientation was very valuable and insightful that will help the efficiency and effectiveness of recruiting through exposure to different soft skills and different scenarios of conflict resolution, diversity, inclusion, and equity and depersonalization. I believe bringing these topics to the forefront of others’ minds is important to support a diverse work environment and help the recruiter in their objective outlook on candidates. What value did NHO bring to how you engage and interact with other team members? NHO brought tremendous value to how I engage and interact with other team members. This opportunity allowed me to connect with others that I normally would not connect with and gave the experience of how to navigate communications and relationships with team members. I have developed relationships with others outside of my geographical area that I believe I will carry throughout my time with BG Talent and onward. Employees who believe in the value of their work, and the company, are better team members and higher contributors to the overall business’s success. We are excited to introduce our pilot NHO program as a best practice and look forward to seeing the impact it has on our new hires! Connect with us and learn more at bgsf.com.

For the second consecutive year, BGSF, a workforce solutions provider, has sponsored the State Fair of Texas Youth Agricultural Job Interview Contest. This year’s event took place on Monday, October 17th at the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center, with thirty students competing for the scholarship prize. High school student members of the National FFA Organization, FCCLA, and 4-H traveled across the state to compete for the $1000 scholarship grand prize to the higher education institution of their choice. Thirty students advanced to the semi-finals from an initial group of forty-eight students. These thirty students set themselves apart from the herd after our volunteers thoroughly reviewed their cover letters and resumes. BGSF had over twenty volunteers representing each of our divisions at this event, serving as mock interviewers, room monitors, application and correspondence judges, registrars, and more. While we were here to mentor and provide helpful career advice, we also learned from the students, connecting with them to learn about their “why” and career aspirations. These students’ and their professionalism, dedication to their work, commitment to voluntarism, and passion for the agricultural industry were inspiring! The scholarship winner and the top five finalists received a virtual job shadow day with BGSF. Job shadowing at BGSF provides an opportunity to explore future career paths in finance and accounting, HR, IT, marketing, multifamily and commercial real estate, recruiting, and sales. In addition, the students will learn about the company culture at BGSF, gain career development advice from our executive team, and learn about the initiatives that make BGSF a place for career and personal growth. This year’s scholarship winner was Emilee Munchrath, a member of Graford FFA. We are so incredibly proud of Emilee and each of the these young scholars. We know they have bright futures ahead, and we are grateful to play a small role in helping them along the way. Making a BiG difference in the communities we serve is one way we show how your future is our purpose. Thank you to the State Fair of Texas for providing this opportunity for us to engage with these future leaders! Connect with us and learn more at BGSF.com.

What makes a supervisor great? A question you maybe haven’t considered before but when you interview for a job, you interview the supervisor too. How are they as a manager? Do you see eye to eye with one another? Are they approachable and empathetic toward you? All questions and thoughts to consider before you take the job. We decided to take a poll to see which skills you considered the most important for a supervisor. The response options were: High Integrity Promotes Growth Opportunities Approachability and Empathy Other (please comment below!) In today’s job market, there are two jobs for every job seeker (U.S. BLS). In addition, according to a recent survey by GoodHire, 82% of employees said they would quit their job due to poor management. Results: The characteristics of approachability and empathy were the clear winner, with 57% of the votes, followed by having a supervisor that promotes growth opportunities (22%) and has high integrity (19%). Our followers want an approachable supervisor, who understands their concerns, values their ideas, and is available. This type of supervisor nurtures each member of their team to grow into their best work selves, while also preserving a vision for the overall needs of the organization. Look for these skills and characteristics when interviewing your next potential boss. If you’re seeking a new opportunity, search our Professional and Real Estate offerings or meet our Leadership team. Sources: GoodHire.com and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Source: https://www.yahoo.com/now/warning-managers-survey-shows-most-133000249.html (GoodHire) Survey: https://www.goodhire.com/resources/articles/horrible-bosses-survey/

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In celebration, employees from our Real Estate division are celebrating by sharing stories and reasons why they are proud of their Hispanic heritage! This year’s theme is ‘Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation’ – Unidos: Inclusividad para una nación más fuerte.” I have seen the hard work and efforts of those who came to the U.S. with nothing and built a great life from the ground up. I respect the hardships faced by those that have left the island my family is from and their dedication to a better life for future generations. – Kristopher Bueno, Director of Sales – BG Multifamily Colombians are gritty and optimistic and filled with positivity and hope. Add Colombians’ friendliness and joy, and an enthusiasm for life that ensures we’re quick to smile. Our contrasting natural regions, their profuse flora, and fauna, the ethnic diversity of our people, and the richness of our cultural and artistic patrimony (make me proud). – Juliana Calero, Regional Operations Manager – Real Estate I am proud of the courage and strength my ancestors demonstrated as they left their homeland and started a new life in a completely different place that they knew very little about, unable to speak the language. These immigrants took a leap of faith based on hearsay; there was no Internet to tell them about the place that they and their families would soon call home. They worked extremely hard and created smoother roadways for those of us who came after them. Their legacy is my inner strength. – Adriana Carbonara, Director of Sales – BG Multifamily I am proud to be a Mexican American! The reason I love to honor my Hispanic heritage is because there is something about our morals that just stands out. We stand for what we believe and work hard to chase our goals, dreams, and desires. We believe in preserving our own culture, and we are proud of things like our music, food, and family! – Angelica Melecio, Director of Operations – BG Multifamily I am proud of my cultural heritage and history, stemming from a mix of Taíno, Spanish, and African traditions. Whether it is through music, art, food, traditions, festivals, or one of many other bountiful options, culture is present—and waiting to be discovered—in every corner of this Caribbean paradise. We are strong, relentless, committed, and dedicated individuals. We are very proud of our heritage and what we stand for. Oh, and our food is AMAZING! – Yasmin Montez, Direct Hire Coordinator – BG Multifamily I’m PROUD of my heritage because of the values it has taught me. Mi Papi (my dad), Gracias por todo! Matehuala, SLP – Alvina Quiroz, Staffing Coordinator – BG Multifamily I am proud of my heritage because we do so much with so little. In Uruguay, there are about as many people in the whole country as there are in Houston. The number of cows outnumbers the humans! – Ashley Silva, Staffing Coordinator – BG Multifamily (I am proud) because we do everything with passion, dedication, love, and respect. My pride in being a Latina is to celebrate the essence, values as a community, and assume the great responsibility of being the best you can be, so that inspired by our efforts, others can pursue their dreams and make them come true. – Denise Taveras, Supervisor of Internal Recruitment – BG Multifamily I am proud of being Latina and embrace the beauty in our family traditions. Our culture within itself is so diverse that holding on to our family values and sharing them will all those around us is what makes us unique. – Elvira Torres, Senior Market Support Specialist – BG Multifamily I am proud to be Mexican- American because both my parents came to the United States and were successful business owners. They had limited education and taught us to work hard in order to succeed. I proudly say that they owned three restaurants and a bakery. I am proud to call them my parents and to have witnessed what grit can do for any family. – Rosie Vasquez, TAC Onboarder – BG Multifamily Our teams are grateful for the opportunity to connect, share stories, and embrace our different cultures. We find strength in our diversity and by practicing inclusivity, our teams and the communities we serve become stronger and more empowered! We hope you take the time to recognize the rich contributions, histories, and cultures of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our nation’s landscape and paved the way for a better tomorrow!

ERP Systems Are a Prime Target ERP systems are connected to many other operations systems within an organization. If an ERP system is the victim of a cyber-attack, it could have devastating consequences on a business’s overall operations. With Cybersecurity threats on the rise, the chances of this becoming a reality have increased dramatically over the years. These threats can easily jeopardize an organization’s reputation and the long-term financial impacts of such an attack could be quite damaging. Organizations need to protect their systems against internal and external cyber threats to maintain confidentiality, availability, and integrity. Common Causes for Security Vulnerabilities The larger the company, the more users you have, and—consequently—more vulnerabilities exist in your system. Therefore, this makes ERP security a uniquely complicated issue due to the increased difficulty in maintaining it. Here are a few reasons ERP systems are particularly prone to cyber-attacks: ERP systems are the center of your business – ERP systems are integrated ecosystems, so a single breach can compromise an entire business operation. Having a large attack area, combined with a lack of general ERP security and knowledge, greatly increases the risk of attacks and makes ERP systems, such as PeopleSoft, a prime target for adversaries. Lack of Internal Security Specialists – In today’s job market, there is a substantial shortage of security experts who are knowledgeable enough to run and practice safety within the organization’s systems. Most vendors provide an ERP security solution that does not often fit into an organization’s integrated Cybersecurity model. This creates a large blind spot for the security team and increases the cyber threat from internal and external actors. Patching of systems – Another major problem is found in the lack of patching and overall maintenance of the supporting technology within the ERP ecosystem. When organizations fail to properly patch and keep systems up to date, this can allow breaches. And when it comes to password security, according to Dark Reading, only 64% of employees say they think their password habits are secure. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a patching and security policy that supports the needs of your ERP and supporting systems. ERP Security Best Practices To keep your ERP system protected and secure, it’s critical to establish appropriate controls by implementing ERP security solutions and integrating them with the rest of the security operations. Stay educated – Keep your organization one step in front of potential threats by staying well-informed and maintaining current community issues. Cybersecurity threats evolve and develop fast. As such, your organization needs to ensure everyone from the top-level executives to the daily users in your ERP systems are educated on best practices to reduce the chances of threats. Strong and safe password hygiene – Practicing safe and adequate password hygiene and employee training is essential considering the internal security risk posed by insufficient security knowledge. For example, breaches can often be traced back to an internal compromise, such as phishing attacks. An organization can easily prevent a superuser’s compromise by having two-factor verification, or more frequent software and security updates. Stay secure from external risks – Beyond internal risks, it’s important to keep your systems secure from external adversaries, and the best way to do so is by monitoring and establishing the following: Create an exploitation and fraud policy. Monitor and identify unauthorized access. Provide continuous and automated audits Detect data leaks. Create a centralized security monitoring system. To learn more about our services and how we can assist you in developing and implementing new hiring strategies, visit www.bgsf.com/professional.

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