The employment landscape can be hard to navigate. We get it. But knowledge is power and we’d like to be one of the places you visit to gain knowledge—from all perspectives. So, whether you’re looking to hire or looking for work, take a look below, where you’re sure to find some valuable information!
First-time salary negotiator? Get the tips you need. Many-time salary negotiator? Get the reminders you need. Negotiating a salary with your potential new employer can be intimidating, but we’re here to help. Check out our five fantastic salary negotiation tips—and put them to work next time you pass the interview phase. 1. Conduct research. No, […] Read Article “Five Fantastic Salary Negotiation Tips”
Do you realize how much chemistry is a part of our everyday lives? In honor of National Chemistry Week, we want to recognize all the hard work that chemists have to put into making our daily lives better. From the water we drink to the food we eat, chemistry is a part of everything we […] Read Article “5 chemist jobs impacting our everyday lives”
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the national unemployment numbers for September. The data was probably the most surprising it’s been so far this year. Here’s what you need to know. 1. The unemployment rate fell, but so did job growth. The unemployment rate declined in September, but so did job growth. […] Read Article “What your business should know about September’s unemployment rate.”
This week marks the beginning of Trump’s “Made in America” campaign, which aims to promote goods made in America by Americans. Following an executive order back in April of 2017, the week refocuses Americans on the Administration’s agenda and reinforces the importance of adding jobs to the labor market. Putting ‘America First’ in this manner is a […] Read Article “Will “Buy American, Hire American” Increase U.S. Manufacturing Jobs?”
We are proud to commit to helping our fellow men and women of the military as they make the transition to civilian life and help their spouses hold the fort down with gainful employment. In honor of the birth of our United States Navy, we are overjoyed to share the story of Kristine Bumagat, a […] Read Article “In honor of the US Navy’s birthday, a milspouse tells us her story.”
Wages, pay, compensation. Hourly, salary. Whatever you call it (Let’s go with pay for the remainder of this article.), and whatever the case, it forces your business to evolve. So, are you evolving? And are you evolving in a way that’s mutually beneficial for your business and your employees? If you’re aware of—and reactive to—the […] Read Article “What’s up with wages in America?”
“What did you do this summer?” As I settle back into school this year, I’m having difficulty answering this question. Because really, I start by saying “I was the CEO for One Month at Adecco USA.” My summer led me to ten cities around the United States – even to Paris—while being at the forefront of […] Read Article “If the shoes are too big, wear them anyway.”
You can find part one, “Bionics Illuminating Workers,” here. Soon, bionics will enable humans to achieve more not only physically, but also intellectually. In New Equipment Digest, Robert Bates of Wipro notes that, if you include mobile devices, bionics is already ubiquitous in the workplace. We now carry the equivalent of a 1990s super computer in our […] Read Article “Part Two: The Bionic Brain at Work”
The unemployment rate is declining, shifting the economy to a job seekers’ market. As medical and science jobs continue to increase, it is important to understand what jobs with be the highest in demand. The Medical and Science industry is rapidly growing along with the job creation in many areas. Which positions will potentially have […] Read Article “Top Trending Medical & Science Jobs”
You may have already heard, but a federal judge in Texas recently struck down an Obama-era change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that would have significantly expanded who would qualify for overtime pay. Just how significant? Well, 4.2 million more workers would have been eligible for overtime, according to Forbes.com. Under the rule, […] Read Article “Recent FLSA Updates and What They Mean for Your Business”