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5 Strategies for Getting Your Boss to Support You
In a perfect world, your bosses would always see your hard work and back it without you needing to ask. But reality is a bit different. Your boss has a lot on their plate, and sometimes they might not remember to su...
Trump Takes Action on Workplace Issues with New Executive Orders
Just after being inaugurated for the second time, President Donald Trump quickly took action by issuing various executive orders that significantly affect workplace practices, especially around diversity, equi...
Turning Job Rejections into Opportunities: A Guide to Resilience and Growth
You prepared well, performed strongly, and then awaited the result only to find out you didn't get the job. Losing out to someone you think was less qualified doesn't just feel like a profes...
Don't Quit in Anger: Four Smarter Moves to Protect Your Career
Feeling like you can't take one more minute at your job? Before you quit in a huff, consider this: quitting in anger might give you instant relief, but it often leads to regret. In fact, a study by Sky...
Turning a Career Break into a Smart Strategy for Work Advancement
The term “career break” might worry some bosses even now, but taking time off work is increasingly seen not just as a necessity, but as a strategic move that can benefit both the employee and the ...
Why Your Paycheck Is Growing Slowly and it Is Not a Bad Thing
The jobs report that was released by the Department of Labor on December 6 showed a blowout number of new jobs created and a falling unemployment rate. Normally, you would generally think that competition for worke...
Top Trends in the 2020 Job Market to Determine Who Sinks and Who Swims
With an ever-changing job market, one year makes a huge difference in the market. Most trends ushered in by the New Year are related to technology. Knowing and following these can help you with both your p...
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why?
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why? With the standard age of retirement going up each year, along with standard life expectancy, many assume that people are simply working lo...
Some Job Markets Thrive, Others Nearly Die in Midst of COVID-19
Chances are that by now, you've heard that many employers are either offering employees the option of working from home or demanding that they work from home to combat the Coronavirus issue the nation faces righ...