Social media is everywhere. Between Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat there are multiple platforms available for people to vent, make statements, celebrate, and show support for various beliefs, causes, and views. While having the ability to communicate freely and openly with a large global audience is at times excellent, it does come with some very… Read more »
Summer is a time for fun and sun with days filled with beach trips and relaxation. However, while lounging on the beach is nice, many workers can take advantage of this time by getting a jump start on their career advancement by adding a few books on self-development to their beach bag. So, what books… Read more »
Each day millions of non-fatal workplace injuries occur. Whether a worker is burned, cut, or breaks a bone, the process a worker should follow after an injury is the same. Of course, first and foremost, the safety and welfare of all those involved must be ensured. Once this has been assured, there are several legal… Read more »
Congratulations, graduate! After years of hard work and commitment, you have finally graduated and are ready to join the workforce. While graduation is an exhilarating time, it can also be overwhelming. Now that your days in the classroom are over, it is time to take your knowledge and put it to the test in the… Read more »
Contract employment has grown tremendously in the last few years. In 2018, an NPR/Marist poll found that 1 in 5 jobs in America is held by a worker under contract. Within a decade, contractors and freelancers could make up half of the American workforce. Contract work grew out of the great recession of 2008. Once… Read more »
When you’ve been searching for a job, getting an offer is really exciting! The only problem is, what happens if that offer comes from a company you’re not excited about working for at all? If you get any job offer, you may be tempted to take it – especially if the job pays well. But,… Read more »
Interpersonal relationships are hard, especially in the workplace. No two people are alike, and when you add work-related stressors into the equation, it can only heighten and aggravate these differences, causing conflicts to occur. So, what are the appropriate steps to handle conflict with your co-worker? The 4 Steps to Overcoming Conflict in the Workplace … Read more »
Job interviews will always be stressful situations. However, while a candidate’s stress and nerves may never go away, they can be significantly reduced with a little bit of preparation. Different Types of Interviews The Phone Screen The phone screen is usually the first contact a candidate has with a recruiter or employer. This phone call… Read more »
For professionals today, charting a career path can be a complicated endeavor. The employment market is experiencing dramatic changes due in part to historic levels of employment but also changes in employment models (contract employment, remote workers) and technology. So, how does a professional plan ahead and accelerate their careers in such an evolving landscape?… Read more »
There are several things you should do to prepare for that coming interview, but before you start preparing those questions or practicing your answers you should spend time researching the organization you are about to interview with. Take time to review their website and Google search the company name. It is important to not only… Read more »