Almost a decade ago, in 2008, the stock market took a rather significant dive. It can all be traced back to the banks creating new money via loans to people buying housing. The new buying stimulated growth in the housing market and more and more […]
When she noted that customer services skills are among the “highest valued job skills to possess”, Rachel Emmalee Brown, prolific author for social blog and news site, Oddessey.com, touched upon an indispensible, yet often overlooked, central theme. “Regardless of your dream job, most positions require […]
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 […]
With technology comes change, and one of the greatest alterations in the workforce is the method in which employees are working with one another. In light of the global culture that has swept the corporate world, many organizations have chosen to […]
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 […]
Every group of living beings possesses a combination of skills that differentiates them from other groups. As individuals, we also hold skills that distinguish us from other humans. Lacking those differences, we would be identical automatons with only our basic survival proficiencies.
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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 […]
In the old days, travel was deemed to be dangerous and largely unnecessary. Most people lived their entire lives within 10 miles of where they were born. Those who ventured more than 25 miles from home were decidedly well-traveled. It was a supremely resilient group […]
There are certain qualities and characteristics that make top business leaders truly stand out in a manner that is both positive and memorable. A great deal of our conclusions about an individual are based upon first meetings and encounters, and considering their responsibilities, it’s […]