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Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Joy

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Stephanie is our newest ComputerPeople employee. She has been with ComputerPeople since mid-April to assist with accounting duties. Although she has only been with us for a few months, she has known our team for almost a decade because she utilized FinancialPeople to staff her team when she was at Wilson Farms. Next time you are in the office, please make sure to give Stephanie a warm welcome!

We sat down with Stephanie to get her initial reaction to working with us at ComputerPeople. Here is what she had to say.

What sets ComputerPeople apart in the recruiting/business world?
Everyone here at ComputerPeople is genuine and kind.  They are looking out for the best interests of their clients and applicants.

What is your favorite office tradition at ComputerPeople?
I haven’t been with the team long, but I have already had the honor of celebrating milestones like birthdays and anniversaries. They are so much fun!

What is something most people probably do not know about ComputerPeople?
The team truly puts so much thought and energy into placements.  It is much more involved than I would have ever imagined.

What is something most people probably don’t know about you?
I don’t have much time for hobbies with my 5 and 3 year old daughters keeping me busy.  However, when I have time, I enjoy refinishing furniture.  My latest obsession is painting with an airless paint sprayer which I’m currently using to refinish our patio set.

Thanks, Stephanie! You have added so much expertise to our office, and we couldn’t be happier to have you as part of our team!

Written by Kaitlyn Gahagen

Five Hobbies That Make You Smarter

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We all have hobbies. Some are fun, some are relaxing, and some are just habit.  Our brains are designed to develop new connections and pathways during stimulating activities and these connections can actually increase our intelligence. Here are five hobbies that are great catalysts for doing just that.

  1. Reading. Anything, anywhere, anytime. Study after study has shown that reading is one of the best things you can do for your brain on a daily basis. It reduces stress, increases creativity, and increases problem solving ability. If you are reading this, you are off to a great start!
  2. Writing. This is a great hobby because it engages cognitive, optical, and motor skills, especially when you are writing by hand. Writing is also a great way to find an emotional equilibrium and reduce stress.
  3. Playing an Instrument. Playing any type of instrument has been proven to actually increase your IQ. It boosts creativity, self-expression, and provides an outlet for all the pressure of everyday life.
  4. Puzzles. Sudoku, solitaire, thoughtful board games, and crossword puzzles just to name a few. These activates are relaxing, stimulating, and amazing for your brain. They all increase neuroplasticity, which can help in problem solving, understanding, and looking at problems from multiple viewpoints. It also helps us to recognize patterns and can even help prevent depression and anxiety.
  5. Working out. Regular exercise is crucial for not only your physical health, but your mental health. Regular workouts cause our cells to become flooded with BDNF, a protein that has been proven to help with memory, learning, focus, concentration and understanding.

What hobbies do think make you smarter? Send us your comments!

Written by Kaitlyn Gahagen