All of our life we are told to WORK HARD. In America, part of the collective narrative is if we work hard good things will happen for us. Well, what happens when hard work is not enough? The world is littered with the broken dreams of ambitious people who worked hard and never achieved their
Changing industries can be an overwhelming task. As life throws more demands along the way, it becomes harder to find the time to switch to a more fulfilling path. It takes perseverance, dedication and a few helpful tips to have a successful career change. 1. Set a Goal It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind
Many of us, if not all of us, share the desire to reach our full potential and work our way up the business ladder. It is most definitely not ideal to all of us to stay stationary at work and never move our way along to greater success. Success at work counts for a variety
The recession has affected almost every industry, including the financial industry. It’s a smart move to get in a career that has some longevity in our changing future. Here are five careers in finance that have a bright outlook. 1. Risk Management Analyst Risk is a significant word in the financial world. The importance of
Indiana Jones was the coolest archaeologist that ever lived. When I was a kid I had no idea what an archaeologist was or what they did, but I knew that if they had the opportunity to travel and save the world from ancient evils, I wanted to be one. As I relive these moments of
An aging population, deteriorating environmental conditions, and the government’s push for making sure everyone has medical insurance all contribute to enormous job growth in the healthcare field. Even some careers you may never have heard of are well on their way to becoming common in medical facilities. Here are the top five emerging careers in
Mondays can always be a little painful at times. No matter how much you love your job, the transition from weekend mode into work mode can sometimes be a little rocky. Need a little kick in the pants? We’ve compiled 30 of our favorite Motivation Monday quotes that will inspire you to start your week
Are you bored in your current role, but aren’t quite sure how to get promoted? Do you look at your boss and think you could do his/her job? Perhaps you’re already thinking of the next move. The most obvious route for career progression is still the tried and tested linear approach, where you strive to
If you’re just graduating college or stuck in an unfulfilling job, chances are you’re searching for that next chapter in life. Ideally, you want a position that has meaning and adds something to the world rather than just paying the bills (although hopefully it does that too!). While working in a coffee shop might be
General Information Welcome to the New York City Office of Labor Relations Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This site is designed to give city employees and their dependents information regarding EAP services, answers to frequently asked questions, and an array of other relevant information. The City of New York offers its employees and their dependents
Do Today’s Grown-Up Workers Still Care About Their Childhood Dreams? What Was Your Dream Job? “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Children are asked this question even before the start of kindergarten. They speak longingly and sincerely of becoming doctors, teachers, astronauts, ballerinas, rock stars, professional athletes and jet pilots. But
New Survey Finds People Job Search Often & Online It’s All About Social Media…Kind Of Everyone knows by now social media is here to stay, and should be incorporated into how companies do business. And that includes hiring. We surveyed nearly 700 people earlier this year regarding their job search habits. But in addition to
Here’s What to Ask Every Applicant, And the Reasons Why Not All Questions Are Created Equal The goal is to hire the best person for the job. So why not ask the best job interview questions? The fact of the matter is not all job interview questions are created equal. While some of the old
The Only Thing Worse Than Making a Hiring Mistake Is Not Catching It In Time Recognize the Problem Getting through the hiring process can be exhausting and time-consuming. We’ve been there and we get it. You found someone with a great resume, who has most of the skills needed, and seems like he’d be a
Let Common Sense Dictate Your Sick Leave Policy How Does Your Sick Leave Policy Work? Depending on the philosophy your company takes, the issue of sick leave can be pretty contentious. Do you keep your sick leave separate from other time off? Do you hire someone specifically to track it? Or do you lump sick
How to Quickly & Easily Implement a Work From Home Policy You Know the Stats, Now Make It Happen You’ve read all the stats about telecommuting. You know that while it’s a crucial component for creating work-life balance for your workers, allowing them to work from home is an even bigger benefit for you as
How to Handle the Departure of Irate Employees Exit Interviews with Irate Employees Are Tricky For the most part, exit interviews are an excellent opportunity for employers to have a final conversation with their departing employees. They can be used to gain perspective from an employee on how well the team is working together and
Handled the Right Way, Problem Employees Can Become Valuable Contributors Fix the Problem the Right Way For the most part, your team is great. They like to collaborate and share ideas, they’re supportive, and they’re (fairly) punctual. (They even got you a Happy Birthday Colossal Crumbs cupcake for your birthday!) But there is one employee
ams – a Global Leader in Advanced Sensor Technologies – to generate more than 1,000 new jobs and initially invest $2 billion to support new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility GE Global Research and SUNY Poly developing Power Electronics packaging facility, expected to create nearly 500 jobs in initial phase, ultimately growing to nearly 920 over ten
Pay Structures A company’s pay structure is the method of administering its pay philosophy. The two leading types of pay structures are the internal equity method, which uses a tightly constructed grid to ensure that each job is compensated according to the jobs above and below it in a hierarchy, and market pricing, where each
