While unemployment may be dropping, it’s still only 2.5 percent less than it was at it’s worse in 2010 and twice as high as it was a decade ago, according to Bls.gov. In other words, today’s job market still isn’t an employee’s market. No one is picking and choosing job opportunities, regardless of what anyone…
In the aftermath of a devastating workplace accident, many employees are unsure of the steps they are supposed to take, and this can lead to serious medical and legal mistakes. While staff members should be concentrating on allowing their body to heal or seek out medical treatments, one’s company could quickly move in with lawyers,…
Morale is a key factor in determining how successful your company is going to be. Employees that have a high level of morale are more likely to be productive and loyal members of your team. On the other hand, employees that have low morale are likely to be unproductive and eventually quit or lose their…
The economy and unemployment are hitting everybody hard, so here is the big question: What are the most desirable careers this next year? What career paths are actually hiring? Here are your answers. These are five of the most desirable careers for 2013. Physician Assistant With new healthcare practices around the corner this…
Don’t you wish that your dream job was just handed to you once you graduated from college and earned your degree? Unfortunately, college graduates and job seekers looking to advance in their career quickly learn that finding work is work in itself. While finding your dream job will require focus and drive, it’s possible to…
Unemployment can be disheartening and scary. Instead of fearing for the future, take action and make strides toward rejoining the job market. In today’s uncertain economy, it is best to be savvy about ways to make yourself appealing to employers. Follow the five simple steps that follow to gain confidence about landing a new job….
With unemployment rates still high and the competition for good jobs fierce, it is important to stay on top in your chosen profession. Employers don’t have the time or energy to put up with employees who are not willing to take the initiative and complete projects successfully. With a hundred other professionals eager to take…
If only we could have our professional lives scripted like the TV characters we watch once we clock out, every job search and work opportunity would lead to more success. Forget sweaty palms and nervous answers during job interviews, TV pros epitomize confidence, aptitude and professionalism. The stories of our careers unfold without a script,…
As the old saying goes, there’s really no need to work harder per say. People just have to learn to work smarter. In today’s increasingly technological world, doing actions smarter is something that comes naturally. Working smarter leads businesses and their owners to a number of important benefits. First, their efficiency is up. Second, their…
Losing a job is never easy. When you get laid off, you start to worry about how you will pay your bills, save for the future, and stay secure. However, you can’t let a job loss beat you down. If you do let it consume your life, things will never get better. Here are five…
Whether you are looking to switch jobs or you have been unemployed for a while, you know that the job market out there is tough. There are a lot of competitors for what feel like very few jobs, and if you are in a spot where you need that next job now, you need to…
For many people, owning a business is the stuff of dreams. You get to be your own boss, set your own rules, work when you want, and do the things you love to do. Sadly, most people never get to bring their business ideas to life because they have no idea where to start. About…