Wherever we work, something will go wrong. And, we’ll have a difficult time with that. That eventuality is made worse by the fact that all we want to do is find and hang on to happiness. And, we know that something will go wrong – it has to.
What we want to make sure of [...]
Accusations of any kind can destroy people’s lives, marriages, friendships, businesses, employers and employees. It often times doesn’t matter is the accusation is true or not – once it’s been thrown at you, it pretty much sticks.
A recent story is something to share. It involves your internet access as work.
A Worried Worker told us that [...]
Even though there are signs that the economy is improving and that there are signs of growth, unemployed Americans that are looking for work are seeing very dark opportunities in front of them. Recent reports from the Labor Department suggests that there is only one job available for every six people out there looking.
Some good [...]
It’s harder and harder to find an upbeat message for the millions of Americans out of work, and it’s even harder for the unemployed worker over the age of 50.
Jobs that are available are going to specific skillsets, lower paid and younger workers and maybe those that look less desperate.
If you’re older than 50 and [...]
Why would you want typos to represent your quality to a potential employer? A recent study indicated that 75% of executives polled indicated that just one typo would eliminate the person from consideration.
Take a look at some sample typos in resumes, applications and cover letters provided by Max Messmer, author of Job Hunting for Dummies.
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Things won’t look better until there are jobs – until there are companies hiring people and paying them – until people start new businesses and get funding to do so – until people buy big appliances, and cars, and homes. While the August unemployment claims looked good and the then improved, the news on the [...]
Dear W2:
Staggered and flexible schedules get better work out of employees if you can get everyone to learn that no one gets special treatment. As budgets are getting cut it looks more and more promising to me that employers have all the cards. With the number of people available out there, the competition is no [...]
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