Being in management is something that comes with its own set of ups and downs. The livelihood of employees depends upon proper scheduling and a comfortable work environment. One slip up could lead to a disaster that at times can’t be recovered from. An example of this is with none other than Starbucks, who found…
Dull afternoons, morning meetings that seem to drag on forever, and heaps of office gossip you’d rather be without can make anyone dream of a freer and more independent life. Staying put in your office chair for hours at a time is, after all, not something that is required of you in order to be…
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Aristotle was a smart man. He knew that when one is dissatisfied in a job, not only does the person suffer, but so does the work. And yet, our jobs have much control over our lives in today’s climate of sixty hour work weeks and leftover…
Do you dream of becoming a professional musician? Do you fantasize about living a rock star life. Do you dream of seeing your name in album covers and your band name postered in countless towns across the globe. Do you dream of the day you will hear your songs playing on the radio? Well, you…
Freelancing is one of the most tempting career options for a lot of people. After all, who wouldn’t want to be able to take control of their work and their lives, get away from the typical nine-to-five, and be able to work wherever and whenever they wanted? And sure, those are all great things, but…
When it comes to your career, you may have already found the perfect role for you. Meanwhile, there are many people who get jobs for financial reasons (obviously) rather than doing something that they love. And we get it, your perfect job is not always sitting right in front of you; the competition can be…
Job growth among truck drivers and tractor-trailer drivers is expected to grow by 21% by 2020, making the career choice a lucrative one for those looking to explore the country and be part of one of the most important logistics industries. In fact, the Department of Labor reports that they believe that truck drivers will account…
One of the most terrifying things for any manager over 40 is losing their job. A mindset of ‘security’ and ‘stability’ sets in, creating ‘unrealistic expectations’ in many older managers. They focus less on career development, keeping your resume fresh, and keeping your skills on the cutting edge. The reality is, any manager should be…
Most professionals are looking to steer their careers onto a constant upward track. In the social services industry, figuring out which job is “better” can be tricky. Higher pay isn’t always the answer. Most people working in social services are motivated by non-financial forces as well as the desire to earn money. One very common…
Fleet management in simple words is managing fleet operations. It involves a series of tasks and operations associated with the businesses which rely on transportation. It aims at controlling costs, increasing productivity and efficiency, lessening the risks in vehicle acquisition, fuel management etc. Businesses in which vehicles are used involve fleet management in some quantity…
When it comes to finding work that you love, there’s really two sides to the coin. It’s a lot more complicated than people think. You often hear that if you find a job you love you’ll never work a day in your life, but also that if you do something you love for a living you’ll…
Even the thought of writing a resume can intimidate almost anyone. With tons of advice on the Internet and your previous experience, you may feel lost about the content of your resume and be unwilling even to start writing. But surely there’s a way out of this situation – with the following steps you’ll concentrate…