17 Signs You Need A Vacation… Desperately

Here’s a terrifying fact for you: research shows that thanks to vacation-phobic Americans, a million years of work is “donated” each year in the US alone. Nope, that’s not a typo. There are plenty of us who bury our heads in work only to look up moments (read: two years) later realizing that we’ve become scary, pasty

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10 Careers That Offer REAL Work From Home Jobs

The old 9-to-5 has never been everyone’s cup of tea. Some people thrive within that type of structure, while others flourish when given freedom. These days, many are ditching the corporate grind in favor of working for themselves. In fact, according to Freelancers Union, nearly one in three Americans are self-employed. Interested in joining the legions

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How To Prepare For And Survive A Layoff

As of last month, the U.S. unemployment rate had decreased to 5.8 percent, the lowest it’s been in years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s good news, but don’t get complacent—nothing is secure when it comes to the economy. Get your finances in order while times are good, so you won’t panic if

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5 Hacks To Help You Boost Workplace Productivity

In a day and age where our phones contain (and control) our lives, distractions are aplenty. While most people are busy all the time, most people aren’t actually productive. With this in mind, it’s time to take back some control and organize your workday in the name of productivity. Lizzi Hart, a Marketing Assistant at

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5 Careers That Make A Difference

Jeff Oakes was a successful architect earning six-figures and living his dream in San Francisco. But, when two of this close friends died unexpectedly, his priorities changed. Oakes quit his cushy job, moved to India and now teaches rural villagers business principles. His only means of income is selling custom clothing made from fabric manufactured

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Workplaces begin to offer expanded parental leave

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

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EMPLOYER MYTHS.

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

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