On one of the biggest days of the year in politics, we also have to wonder how will job and unemployment activity in these key states and the candidate’s positions affect delegate’s votes. So, what’s happening in each of the job markets for these important states? We took a look at the unemployment rates across […] Read Article “Unemployment and Job Creation Trends: Super Tuesday Edition”
Assuming you don’t want to write an open letter that goes viral, brings you all sorts of attention (good and bad), and sparks debates about Millennials, wages and more, here are five tips for talking to your boss about a workplace issue. 1. Ensure the issue is legit and outside of your control. Take a […] Read Article “5 Tips For Talking to Your Boss about a Workplace Issue”
Have you ever used a FitBit Tracker, Google Glass or the Apple Watch? This list of wearable technology devices goes on, and is ever-evolving due to consumer awareness and demand. Over the past few years, there’s been an explosion of wearable technologies in our market that has proven to be a game changer in the […] Read Article “Wearable Technology is the Future”
We now live in a world where people are constantly sharing their thoughts and opinions about anything and everything. As a company, this can be a curse or a blessing. A few mentions on social media or some online reviews or blog posts about your company can greatly improve your image — or may very […] Read Article “How to Assess & Improve Your Company’s Online Reputation”
In today’s working world, people tend to throw around the term “corporate social responsibility” with no abandon. It makes you wonder if the words have lost their meaning. Or maybe they’ve just evolved? Does it come in the form of holiday charity drives or a walk for a cure? Or is it more about go-green […] Read Article “Enhance Your Company Culture With Corporate Social Responsibility”
U.S. companies that engage workers without putting them directly on the payroll got a reminder from the federal government this week that they’re still responsible for treating those contracted employees lawfully. In an Administrator’s Interpretation issued Wednesday, the Department of Labor said it’s seeing increased use of third-party management companies, staffing agencies and other outside labor providers […] Read Article “Joint Employment and the Evolving Workforce”
The 2015-2016 GTCI ReportAs far as attracting, producing and retaining talent, the U.S. ranks fourth in the world. Hey, it’s still top 5 and, when you consider that 109 countries were ranked, it’s a pretty decent score. Plus, we’re still tops in categories like global GDP. And, considering we were also fourth in the 2014-2015 […] Read Article “The U.S. Ranks Fourth in Global Talent, or Better than 105 Other Countries”
President Obama’s last State of the Union Address was emphatic, energetic and enthusiastic. It was also heavily workforce-focused and, of course, we couldn’t resist expressing our thoughts on a few of his quotes (thanks, Federal News Service). Let’s get to it. “And I will keep pushing for progress on the work that I believe still […] Read Article “4 Workplace Takeaways from the State of the Union Address”
Instead of committing to the gym again or jumping on a trendy diet that will last exactly three days, consider making a new year’s resolution that will help further your career instead. Learning a new skill, updating your resume or even landing a promotion are just a few examples of New Years resolutions that you’ll be […] Read Article “Make A Career-Based Resolution for 2016”
There are countless rules and tips about what to do and what not to do during a job interview. If there’s one critical thing that every job seeker must do to stand out and to be taken seriously, it’s simply to ask questions. When you don’t come prepared with thoughtful questions, it says a few […] Read Article “The One Thing You Must Do At Every Job Interview”