We usually assume that we spend all of our time working. However, there are many reasons that people take a long-term leave of absence from work. You may need to take off some time due to illness or injury. Perhaps you’re spending your time as a caretaker, either for children or for an elderly parent….
By Christine H. One of the most nerve-wracking experiences anyone can go through is a job interview. Unfortunately, if you’re in the job-searching process right now, you might be in for quite a few interviews before you land the right job. What’s nice to know is that you can get better and better at job…
All of us want to have a better future for ourselves and our families. When we search for a new job, we might be looking locally, or we might be ready to pick up and move–make a huge change in our lives to accommodate a new career. When you’re determining what moves you need to…
One of the most important skills to develop in the workplace is the ability to communicate your ideas in a clear and coherent way. Sharing ideas and concepts is how new products and methods develop to improve the company, as well as your own standing within it. On top of that, people like to be…
by Alek Sabin Everyone gets to a point in their lives where they question if what they are doing is the right path for them (and if you don’t get to this point, then you’re very lucky). It can be difficult to imagine that you’ve been doing work in the wrong industry for years, or…
by Alek Sabin One of the best ways to attract and retain the best employees is by making your office a place that people want to work. You’ve probably heard a lot about ‘culture’ in the business world, lately. It’s become a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot like ‘synergy,’ ‘paradigm shift,’ or ‘data-driven.’…
By Alek S. Many seasonal jobs are available over the summer that revolve around outdoor entertainment, fairs, and festivals. One of the favorites is a battle of the bands. And if you are ever in charge of a fundraiser, and somebody tells you that a talent show is a great way to raise money, you…
When you’re ready to make a new move in your career, it might mean literally moving to a new place. And it seems that the farther away that move is, the more challenging. Moving to a different state is always an enormous endeavor. It takes a lot of motivation to pick up and move your…
By: Maurine Anderson There never seem to be enough hours in the day for finishing the work we want to get done, and unfortunately stopping time isn’t an option, either. But I have found that with a few key tips for better productivity, you can get more done during the workday than you thought possible….
While moving to a new place can be an incredibly fun and exciting experience, the act of actually moving is usually anything but. Packing up your entire life and trying to set it down in a new location is certainly stressful, but it is something that everybody has to do, at some point. While there…
By Alek S. It’s not hard to see that computers have drastically changed the way that everybody lives in the 21st century. It’s even easier to point that fact out! However, computers and automation are definitely not done changing the paradigm, and don’t show any signs that they will be, anytime soon. Digital technologies have…
Most of us seem to get caught up in our day to day lives, and we leave our dreams behind. It’s not that we forget about them; on the contrary, we’re often thinking of our dreams, fantasizing, and wishing that somehow life had led us in the direction of our dreams. There shouldn’t be any…
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