Category: Industry News
Self-Assessment: Are You Ready for a Career Change?
A down economy may not seem like a great time to look for a new job, but there are satisfying, financially rewarding jobs out there.
Five Ways to Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries
Sitting at your computer and typing – something you do every day – can leave you at risk for significant pain and discomfort.
PayPal Shifts Strategy, Now Available at Home Depot
One of the best-known online payment processors in the world recently made the decision that it would not focus on developing a tap-to-pay service for mobile phones, and would instead focus on expanding itself into the world of brick-and-mortar retail.
CareerBuilder Releases Q4 Job Forecast: Influenced by Seasonality & Caution
Twenty-one percent of hiring managers reported that they plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in Q4, down from Q3, but on par with 2010.
Managed Services Can Benefit Your Business
Here’s a question asked repeatedly by small-business owners: “Where do I spend the money to improve my business?” A challenge many small and middle market-business (SMB) owners face is that they recognize the need to grow—whether it’s products or services—yet their funds are in short supply. Managed Services One option that owners can consider is [...]
New Jobs & Reducing Foreign Oil Reliance
If the country had a way to reduce reliance on foreign oil and create well-paid production jobs that could not be exported, it might seem like a natural commodity to invest in.
Tips for Managing Stress in the Workplace
Concerns over low pay and job security are consistently one of the top stressors for Americans. In most regions of the U.S., 16 percent of Americans listed low pay as their top stressor, and concerns over job security were a close second.
Study Details Physical & Emotional Toll of Working Non-traditional Hours
New survey results released by Men’s Health Network and Cephalon, Inc. found that people working nontraditional hours, such as overnight shifts, report that such shifts can negatively impact their health, work and well-being.
The Need to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
If we don’t find common ground, we will continue to lag behind competitors such as China and India.
Postal Services are Closer than You Think
Look for the USPS logo at local retailers and save yourself an extra trip to the Post Office.
Free Access to Government Documents Online
Increasingly, if a document exists, chances are good that at least some form of it may also be available online. This trend is not limited to popular magazine articles, academic journals or libraries. For example, it’s possible to access official federal government publications free online. Known as “America’s Authentic Government Information,” the Government Printing Office’s [...]
Combining Fashion & Compassion
An increasing number of Americans have discovered an ingenious way to look stylish, feel comfortable and help others all at the same time.
Businesses Go Greener to Protect the Planet
Growing a greener business can offer many benefits—saving money, engaging employees and helping to attract new customers.
Employers Are From Mars, Workers Are From Venus
Workers perceive college degrees as less important for job success than employers do, they rate their job performance higher than their bosses rate it and don’t plan to learn a foreign language—even though employers say there’s a growing demand for language skills in the global economy.
Market for Green Occupations is Growing
A combination of legislation and activism is inspiring companies to consider the “green” side to their business.
Bringing Balance Back to the Economy
CEOs at S&P Fortune 500 companies averaged $11.4 million in pay last year, a 23 percent raise from the previous year. How many people do you know who got a raise last year?
Toolkit Offers Money-Saving Ideas for Business
As gas prices continue to climb, commuters are looking for more affordable options for getting to work.
