From the moment that many people enter the workforce and become contributing members of society, the number one thing they want to accomplish is to stop working. Retiring early has, for better or worse, become an inseparable part of the American Dream for many people. Sadly, though, it seems to be further and further out…
Heading into the world of work and dreading the prospect of a job that doesn’t make you fulfilled and proud? Or have you been in work for a while, but never feel like you’re achieving anything tangible and worthwhile? Then it could be time to look for a job that gives back to your community….
Unemployment is decreasing, but there are still a lot of people looking for work. When it is a competitive market, you need to make sure that you are the best applicant that you can be. Employers and interviewers can afford to be picky about who they employ because they have a lot of options. You…
There are few things that are more rewarding than than the feeling of accomplishment that hard work can bring. However, hard work can also come with its own set of dangers in certain occupations. The average number of fatalities per 100,000 workers was 3.3, as of 2014, but many other industries are at nearly 6…
Human beings tend to be creatures of habit. We engage in all sorts of behaviors that our conscious mind actually doesn’t really engage in, all that often. It’s rather incredible, really, the ways that our brains can operate without us actually thinking about it. Sometimes, these types of subconscious behaviors are beneficial to our existence,…
Hiring a contractor is a critical decision, one that can make or break the budget and timetable for any operation. If the business requires subcontractors to complete an application, this can be an excellent way to get information, and if references are provided, they should take advantage of them and make inquiries on the subcontractor’s…
Did you make a New Year’s resolution last month to pay off your debt, only to find yourself slipping back into old habits halfway into the month? Paying off debt is undoubtedly difficult, but it can be done, and even if you’ve started to slip backward, it isn’t too late in the year to renew…
Statistics show that employees who are happy at work are more productive. Company culture is becoming more important and is ever changing as the work force is now composed of millennials. Company culture doesn’t necessarily make it easier to work, but it gives employees a reason to come to work, and that makes all the…
Here are some simple, viable ways in which you can make extra money on the side. Amazon marketplace – Most people have some experience with sellers on Amazon marketplace whether they know it or not. Usually when you look up an item on Amazon, the most prominent price will be the price of the brand…
There are many new challenges that one faces when starting up a business. An entrepreneur needs to have a wide variety of knowledge in many different subjects, or at least employees who have that knowledge and can utilize it for them. However, one absolutely necessary weapon that every business owner needs is a keen understanding…
Ever dreamed of making a living blogging? Well, the best way to approach it is by treating your blog like a business—and it’s easier than you might think. Here are 5 key ways that you should approach blogging if your blog is going to earn you money. Define your niche. Every successful company is able…
Alright, look at you landing a new job! While the job market has certainly picked up in recent years, that doesn’t mean it feels any easier to get a job, especially a good one that pays well. Before you go out celebrating your new fortune, and hopefully not spending your fortune, there are a few…