You’re collecting expanded unemployment compensation checks, and the federal government just deposited a $1,200 stimulus check into your bank account. Right now, you’re making as much or more than when you were working full-time. Who could blame you for wondering why you should even consider returning to work when you’re safe and financially comfortable staying… Read More »
Every day that passes is one day closer to the inevitable bounce back from COVID-19. While nobody can accurately predict when that will be, now is the time to start preparing for it. Get your resume updated and make sure you are explaining what you have accomplished and how your skills and experience will make… Read More »
These are unprecedented times in which schools are closing indefinitely, and parents have the unenviable task of trying to keep their kids busy and learning. All this while social distancing and stay-at-home orders are making it difficult for them to stay connected with their friends and family. Here are a few ideas for keeping them… Read More »
If you are one of the increasing percentages of Americans who have either been laid off or had their hours cut back, you probably have to make due on a much tighter budget. While COVID-19 is exacting a terrifying health cost on thousands, it’s also taking a toll on the finances of millions of U.S.… Read More »
A recent poll from the American Psychiatric Association shows Americans are struggling with anxiety over the coronavirus. It revealed that four out of ten are anxious about becoming ill or dying, five in ten are worried about contracting the virus, and six in ten are concerned about family members getting COVID-19. There is also mounting… Read More »
There is no shortage of blogs and articles on how to be a better manager or leader. But it’s just as important for employees to look for ways to grow, too. Since managers are also employees, they need to be team players, so any advice to their people will also apply to them, too. Here… Read More »
Businesses often cut expenses to save money. And while there is nothing inherently wrong with that, the cuts should be necessary and made for the right reasons. Unfortunately, sometimes the moves that companies make to save money ends up costing them much more in the long run. Here are some “money-saving” ideas that most businesses… Read More »
It has never been easy to find talented workers, and that doesn’t seem to be changing for the better. Time-consuming tasks like reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and negotiating salaries keep small business owners from their most important obligation—keeping their companies running smoothly! It’s no wonder that employers are increasingly turning to staffing firms to ease… Read More »
Sometimes people will hold several jobs in a relatively short period. There might be legitimate reasons for it, but a hiring manager will likely brand you as a “job hopper.” And while this isn’t the kiss of death it once was, there is still plenty of negativity associated with it. If you hope to be… Read More »
Most of the countless individuals who do volunteer work already know one of the greatest benefits of serving others: it makes the volunteer feel every bit as good as the beneficiary. That alone explains why so many of us place as much emphasis on our volunteer work as we do on our regular jobs. Those… Read More »