While the idea of starting your own company might be incredibly appealing, it’s not something that can happen without a bit of work. Even if you are sick and tired of that long commute to work for a grumpy boss who doesn’t seem to appreciate you, becoming your own boss takes time, work, and careful
The unemployment rate for veterans who served in active duty in the U.S. hovered at 9 percent in 2013, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A major obstacle in securing employment is understanding how to translate your skills from your time in the military to the workplace. Fortunately there are numerous fields that
Sometimes leaving one job for the greener pastures of another seems like a good idea… until you realize it wasn’t and find yourself wondering how to ask for your old job back. The Wall Street Journal’s Sue Shellenbarger says that everyone is entitled to a few career “mulligans”, and that with a bit of finesse, you too can
What’s the #1 key to success? We uncovered words of wisdom from Confucius, Vincent van Gogh, Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs, all which point to one very specific trait – one that is without a doubt the secret to their success. We spend roughly 100,000 hours of our lives at work. For many, a job is just a
Let’s rewind. Whether you are a new college graduate or a seasoned professional, do you remember when you thought you knew exactly what your career would entail? Most of us likely held an inaccurate view of the working world. That’s where a career mentor or a trusted counselor comes into play. Building career mentor relationships can help
Workplaces are awash in statistics. Surveys and studies pop up weekly on every issue imaginable — diversity, health, engagement and job satisfaction, to name a few. I approach such data with reasonable suspicion, not because I doubt the validity of the reports but because they are, to paraphrase Shakespeare, full of words and numbers, diagnosing
PITTSBURGH — Liz Szabo has spent many summers craving a healthy smoothie. Driving around Pittsburgh, the most common were sugary, calorie-ridden concoctions sold at gas stations and fast food joints. In a burst of free-market inspiration, the lifelong Pittsburgher decided to start her own business selling what she loves. Szabo, 29, inked a deal with
BALTIMORE — East Coast bank M&T Bank recently announced expanded parental leave benefits for all its employees, joining a flurry of corporate parental leave expansions as employers respond to societal shifts and increasing demands on employees on the job and at home. Companies such as Accenture, Microsoft and Netflix all have announced enhanced policies in
NEW YORK— Money brings happiness, but only up to a certain income level: That is, among other things, the knowledge that the world owes to Scottish-American economist Angus Deaton, who won the 2015 Nobel Prize for economic sciences on Monday. Deaton, 69, whose work focuses on exploring the interrelation of consumption, poverty and welfare, is
CHICAGO — Samir Wagle, a fit and energetic 45-year-old, ambled into a downtown Chicago Protein Bar recently and gave fist bumps to some of his employees. Once a McDonald’s fry cook (more on that later), Wagle was named Protein Bar’s new CEO in December, succeeding company founder Matt Matros. Until last year, Wagle worked as
I peered into the future of the workplace, my friends, and came away with both bad and good news. The bad news is there’s a very good chance that by 2018, some of you will be fired by a robot. The good news is you’ll be able to tell people that you were fired by
EMPLOYER MYTH #1: Employees are browsing but not actively looking around for new jobs. FACT: Over 60% of employees are actively looking to leave their employer within the next three months. Additionally, the intensity of employees’ job search is grossly underestimated by many employers. Many employers understand that their employees may be looking – especially