In the last couple of years, the number of female taxi drivers, and female only cab companies, has increased. The rise is largely due to issues of safety. Simply, many women feel safer getting into a taxi that is being driven by a member of the same sex, particularly when it is dark. There are…
While every single one of us have become all-too familiar with the term ‘boom and bust’ in the wake of the great recession, this cycle of economic prosperity and decline does not always follow the same, predictable course. This is because there are often multiple factors at play, with social and technological developments sometimes manipulating…
The motivation to work is different for each individual, while it also varies significantly between highly paid and vocational occupations. While some may work to live and in exchange for a monthly salary, for example, there are others who undertake challenging careers in a bid to make a positive difference in society. Take those who…
If you were the type of person to blindly follow statistics, you could be forgiven for thinking that freelancing was set to become the dominant method of working in Western society. This trend, which has been driven by technological advancement and additional factors such as flexible working directives, recently prompted Intuit to suggest that 40%…
Graduate unemployment poses one of the most serious issues in Western society, with nations’ such as the U.S. and UK providing a relevant case in point. Although there are many facets to this issue, the most debilitating is the fact that college graduates fail to develop practical workplace skills during their education. There are numerous…
In the existing labour market, your choice of career is arguably the single most important that you will ever make. With graduate unemployment spiralling in the Western world and a paucity of permanent or long-term job opportunities damaging the market, plotting a well thought out and clearly defined career path is absolutely pivotal. Aside from…
Approximately 29 percent of mothers in the U.S. did not work outside the home in 2012, the Pew Research Center estimates. That is up from 23 percent in 1999, which was the record low mark since the 1960s. These numbers include single moms, but about 65 percent of stay-at-home moms are wives of working husbands….
When thinking about a career and how to land the perfect job, rarely do you think about the related danger or safety costs. Many of the jobs you would not even think of are some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Many industries involving security are obviously subject to potential dangers – industries…
As global employment market optimism reaches its highest level for seven years, job seekers can at least benefit from a rising number of opportunities and improved sentiment. The nature of these opportunities and the constantly changing nature of the job market pose alternative challenges, however, which can only be overcome by a proactive mind-set and…
If you relish your time alone, you’re probably an introvert. Individuals with a solitary personality tend to thrive in a quiet and independent work environment and, according to the Myers & Briggs Foundation, introverts feel more comfortable focusing on one task at a time. Jobs that cater to these needs are more common than ever…
There are all types of different writers. A journalist might be useless at creative writing; just as much as a commercial copywriter can find that their skills don’t apply in the field of intellectual reference books. If you are considering writing as a profession the first step you should take is to assess your talents…
Do you love your job? Well, the answer is more likely to be yes if you’ve entered the job force in one of the top ten best jobs in the United States. So what jobs are more likely to improve your quality of life? Let’s take a look. 1. Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists work with…