While in most cases, the reasons for one individual to leave their current place of employment are generally subjective, there are a few circumstances that generally speak volumes when it comes to moving on from a particular job.
When asked “Should I quit my job?” career […]
While there are two basic approaches to learning — witnessing and hands-on – the latter of the two often proves more effective in the workplace. In fact, obtaining skills and knowledge through practicing applicable activities, rather than simply learning through lectures or the written word […]
In the U.S., the average work-week is approximately 40 hours. Most employees take a few holidays every year, but did you know that around 30 percent of our life is spent in the workplace? Given the vast amount of time we spend at our jobs, […]
If you are a non-exempt employee who has worked beyond your decided weekly hours, those added hours are considered overtime; and are to be compensated at a higher rate than your regular hours.
At some point in your career, you will likely find yourself working overtime […]
Do you go to work simply because that’s the expectation both from yourself and from your employer? Are you perplexed at the thought that there are those who enjoy going to work each day? While it’s true that only a small percentage of people truly […]
According to entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Grow America founder, Alan Hall, the success of a business leader is largely based upon their level of persistence. A thriving CEO never resigns to the challenges their goals may present; and it’s likely this very attribute that […]
Among the most serious topics that can arise during the lifecycle of a business is the successful management of your C-Level personnel transitions.
It should well go without much elaboration that changing the head of a company (or any of its necessary departments) can lay the […]
When given a choice between that of fault and perfection; it goes without dispute that we all – despite our professional role or status – would choose the latter. After all, perfection is often synonymous with excellence, which inevitably leads to success; and past performance […]
Being productive isn’t just beneficial for the employer; it’s also beneficial for the individual employee as well. When we complete the tasks we are given for the day, we feel better that we have accomplished our goals. Yet, being productive […]
As has been mentioned many times, the world is a new and different place. Unlike our parents’ or grandparents’ jobs, it’s almost unheard of for someone to spend their entire career with one employer.
Contemporary workers will frequently change companies within as little as three years. However, in a […]