There is no law guaranteeing U.S. workers paid vacation, but the vast majority of Americans think there should be one, according to a new HuffPost/Yo… Read more: Vacation, Middle Class, Jobs, Employment, Employers, Paid Vacation, Labor Rights, Politics News
Are There Enough Jobs? Depends Who You Ask.
Job growth in August continued apace with recent trends, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. But consistency does… Read more: August Jobs Numbers, Jobs Debate, Employment, Economic Inequality, Wage Growth, Economy, Job Market, Business News
These Are The Fastest Growing Jobs In The U.S.
Some occupations are better positioned to capitalize on economic, demographic, and workplace trends than others. From 2005 through 2014, for example, … Read more: 24/7 Wall St, Jobs, Employment, Business News
Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet: Labor Day Is About More Than Good BBQ
September 5th, 1882, was a Tuesday. That day, five local unions in New York City reserved the city’s largest park for a massive celebration of its lab… Read more: Labor Day, Holidays, Workforce, Small Business, Jobs, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Administration, Gdp, Business News
Mitch Causey: 3 Reasons to Track Training Beyond Accountability
In the world of online training, we often hear the response, “I trust my employees… I don’t need to track them.” This response is completely valid, but there’s a false underlying assumption about why you’d want to track your training program. Read more: Employee Training, Onboarding, Executive Onboarding, Training, Job Training, Elearning, Job Training Programs, […]
James Stoddah: How a Dream Inspired a Career Change
My mother encouraged me to follow my dreams as a child, which is why she allowed me to leave college and focus on my passion for music. Little did I know that 20 years later, I’d literally be following my dreams. Read more: Inspiration, Destiny, Book Publishing, Books, Dreams, Music Industry, Careers, Third Metric, Well-Being, […]
Alicia T. Glenn: Why It’s Dangerous to Become ‘Too Comfortable’
I was good at my job, but that’s just it… “good.” Imagine if I operated with the same motivation and desire to be better as when I first started? I probably would have been further ahead. There should never be a point in your life when you feel as though you are just “going through […]
Thrillist: 5 Amazing People Who Had Accomplished Nothing By Age 30
By the time you hit 30, you’re expected to know what you’re doing with the rest of your life. No finding new passions. No rising to unexpected heights of success. You’re an adult. The remaining decades are just about not screwing it up. Right? Read more: Famous, Celebrities, Before They Were Famous, Lifestyle, Careers, Career […]
Sylvia Ann Hewlett: Misty Copeland’s Success Story Is a Model for Black Women in Every Career
Copeland’s story has played out in the rarefied field of tutus and pointe shoes, but the lessons about sponsorship are crucial for anyone who wants to succeed in their chosen career. Furthermore, as Copeland has shown, they’re especially important for black women who aspire to leadership positions in the corporate world. Read more: Women, Women’s […]
Jill Jacinto: Outrageous Boss Requests: Where Do You Draw the Line?
File papers: check. Develop marketing plan: check. Get baby from doctor and drop off prescription medication at pharmacy…check? Everyone needs additional help from time to time, including your boss. But how much is too much when it comes to asking a favor from an employee? Read more: Horrible Bosses, Work, Career, Job, Office Behavior, Office […]