So I was initially turned off by the fact that my daughter’s school has a tradition that the entire Freshman class marches through the school gates to signify the beginning of their college career. This week my first child began her college career. MORE

Someone shared this article in the comments recently — it’s a pretty great look at how social class plays out at work, and specifically about the ways that it can be tough to adjust to white collar environments when you grew up in a blue collar family. • a round-up: social class at work, instant reactions, and more on overtime pay was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager Three interesting things that have come across my radar recently —. MORE

The post Feed Your Mind: Are Online Classes Worth Taking? Whether you are a stay at home mom trying to make good use of your free time, a job hunter looking to improve your resume, or simply want to learn new skills – taking an online class is a convenient way to do it. MORE

Best-in-class companies say – make it work based on YOUR dreams. . Defining Flexible Work Schedules. According to the 2011 Work+Life Fit Reality Check , eight out of 10 full-time employees currently use some type of day-to-day, work-life flexibility. MORE

WHAT WORLD CLASS HR LOOKS LIKE. What makes these people a part of the ruling class in HR? I've got 15 attributes of the world class HR pro, broken down across the following DNA characteristics: -- The Ability to Be a Talent Agent – The best HR pros know that getting the best talent is key. Was working on a webinar deck this morning related to this title. Here's what I came up with, take a look and let me know what you think. I'll share the webinar link when it goes live. --. MORE

Unions entered to provide the working class with the opportunity to negotiate rights like workplace safety, benefits, and income. Acting as a form of a balance for the working class. The Knowledge Class are in high demand even in our most recent recession. MORE

The best way to do so is to try out different group exercise classes at your local gym or rec center. I have always been a fan of group exercise classes. Here are 3 fun and trendy group exercises classes to try! MORE

A rough 10 years for the middle class - Middle-class income fell 7% in the last decade, adjusted for inflation. TOPIC: A rough 10 years for the middle class - Middle-class income fell 7% in the last decade, adjusted for inflation. A rough 10 years for the middle class - Middle-class income fell 7% in the last decade, adjusted for inflation. The first decade of the 21st century will go down in the history books as a step back for the American middle class. MORE

How to Deliver First Class Employer Branding. Real talent is getting harder and harder to find, especially as hiring those with exceptional digital abilities becomes more important to many and most companies around the world. MORE

Fortunately for the college Class of 2013 , scoring a good job right out of college is likely. According to this recent infographic from SpareFoot , the job market looks favorable for the Class of 2013. MORE

That made me start thinking back to my days in high schoo l and thinking in the present about what classes my children take and I realized that there are three classes that everyone should take, but many schools don’t even offer. Back in the dark ages, when I was in high school, I took type classes. To keep reading, click here: Three Old-Fashioned Classes I Wish Would Return To High School. On Saturday, I ordered a new couch. MORE

CreativeLive offers high-quality online classes with the world’s most talented photographers, entrepreneurs, designers, and craft business owners, bringing the classes straight to your computer or mobile device, so that you can “attend” from the comfort of your own couch. Each class airs live and for free on the day(s) it’s filmed. So, if want to and you plan correctly, you can watch every class for free. And now a break to talk about a sponsor…. MORE

The debate was centred around the ‘ Class of 2012 ‘ with the event asking, “Is this the worst year to leave education and look for employment?” MORE

My sincerest congratulations go to the Class of 2011 on your achievement. Congratulations again to the class of 2011. Career Advice Career Class of 2011 First Job Job SearchStarting blog posts like these are never easy. MORE

What if my coworker fails a class I teach? My classes are technically an upper undergraduate level, but are a mix of graduate students, current professionals, and researchers at the university. If a coworker does well in our classes, we generally both know about it and it definitely helps them in the workplace. What if a coworker fails my class or one of her subordinates fails her class because they simply failed to do the work? MORE

Career Advice College Classes Online Classes online mbaWhen you think of college students, you may imagine a group of high school graduates fresh out of school who spend their nights partying and their days sleeping through professorial lectures. MORE

Technical majors-especially those in engineering-head the list of top-paid majors for the Class of 2013, according to NACE’s September 2013 Salary Survey. Figure 1: Top-Paid Majors for Class of 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Graduates*. MORE

There are a variety of ways a person can get their education and one of the most popular is by using online classes. Below are some of the reasons why taking online classes is so beneficial. One of the best reasons to take online classes is it allows you to go at your own pace. MORE

To keep reading, click here: Denny’s Gives a Master Class on How Not to Handle a Racist Customer. The post Denny’s Gives a Master Class on How Not to Handle a Racist Customer appeared first on Evil HR Lady. What do you do when a customer wigs out and starts yelling the N-word at a group of teenagers ? Do you. Intervene directly. Call the police? Do nothing. If you’re the manager and employees at Denny’s restaurant in St. George, Utah, you pick option C. MORE

Employment Class Actions Survive Despite Wal-Mart Ruling. The end of the road for a class-action discrimination lawsuit brought by female employees of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Supreme Court decision last month siding with the world’s largest retailer was widely seen as a blow to many other would-be class-action plaintiffs. million current and former workers at the retailer, who contended they were paid less than men and denied promotions, was properly certified as a class. MORE

10 middle-class jobs that are rapidly vanishing. Travel agents, proofreaders, transit security all are seeing big declines “The American dream is dead for the majority of America,” financial guru Suze Orman told Forbes last year, speaking about her upcoming book "The Money Class.". The middle class has disappeared,” she said. Are stable, well-paying middle-class jobs an endangered species? Forbes.com slideshow: 10 disappearing middle-class jobs. Be our Friend. MORE

This has since provided me some comfort knowing that my efforts in 5th grade dance class weren’t completely wasted. If you’ve ever been to a dance or fitness class you probably catch yourself looking in the mirror a lot. I’ve loved dancing my entire life. MORE

Meaning that since we are getting older, the age considered a protected class must also increase in number. In the next 10-15 years, if the age of this protected class isn’t increased, nearly 40% of your workforce will be squarely placed in this protected category. MORE

series offers four no fee tele-classes that will give you the insight and answers you need to take then next steps in building a successful career. MORE

It’s a great niche market and I’m glad someone is making money off people who need these skills, but frankly, I’d prefer that my children don’t end up needing an adulting class when they are 25. To keep reading, click here: How to Make Sure Your Child Doesn’t Need Adulting Classes. The post How to Make Sure Your Child Doesn’t Need Adulting Classes appeared first on Evil HR Lady. Keeping your brain young sounds fabulous. MORE

Job offers were rescinded to many grads in these classes. They don’t get the same attention as the very newest college grads. Many of the young people who graduated from college between 2008-2012 are still looking to land somewhere befitting of their education. And, yes, they are talented! MORE

Richard Florida’s “creative class,” those engaged in innovation, design, and creative production, whether it be in the arts or sciences, are the least likely to be affected by the Fourth Industrial Revolution – because their jobs can’t be automated. MORE

I realize, though, that it’s pretty common for yoga studios to let people volunteer a few hours a month in exchange for discounts on classes, and if that’s a trade you’re happy to make, I tend to think that’s your call. are there legal issues with volunteering at my yoga studio in exchange for free classes? MORE

The class of 2012 is probably tired of hearing how tough the economy and listening to news about unemployment. college job search your first job career advice career women class of 2012 starting salariesAre you a new grad? Do you know a new grad? MORE

by Nicole Crimaldi on April 22, 2010 Last night at dinner my 17 year old sister was telling me all about her AP Psychology class. Your class sounds awesome! If you ever need a guest speaker, I love speaking to college classes via Skype! Career Girl Marketing to Gen Y Women. MORE

District Judge Marsha Pechman of the Western District of Washington ruled that transgender people are a protected class. Basics HR EEOC protected class TransgenderLast week, U.S. The ruling was in response to the Trump administration’s move to ban transgender people from serving in the military, and it effectively stops that ban, in its current from, in its tracks. The administration […] Source. MORE

Many people are attracted to the flexibility these options offer and wonder about the economics of taking classes online. Does taking classes online really save you money? This is to encourage students to opt for online classes. by taking online classes. MORE

I’m skilled in writing, that is what I know, I never had a class in college teaching me the etiquette of prostituting myself on paper. A reader sent me an exchange that she had with a recent graduate who applied for a job with her company. The applicant had submitted a three-page resume with short essays about her experience on it. MORE

To keep reading, click here: Seventh Circuit Court Says Sexual Orientation Is a Protected Class. The post Seventh Circuit Court Says Sexual Orientation Is a Protected Class appeared first on Evil HR Lady. The Seventh Circuit court issued a landmark ruling that stated that sexual orientation falls under “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin” in Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. MORE

Here are your Friday Five: 5 Attributes Of A World-Class Workforce. Friday again? Now that the weather’s warmed up the weeks seem to be going faster. While we here at B4J spent a lot of time talking about employer branding and the changing makeup of the workforce, a lot of other HR blogs and other outlets talked about just what makes a great workforce. So let’s look at some good takes on this. MORE

Want to get the attention of someone in your next College Recruiting class? Take the title of this blog post: "The Top Half of Our College Recruiting Class of 2009 Now Earns an Average of $109K Per Year". Start thinking like a marketer and find stats that wow them. MORE

Twitter Facebook LinkedIn RSS How to Resign With Class 01 / 12 / 10 Written by Louise Fletcher Comments 7 Tweet it! And yet the statement he issued today is a textbook example of grace and class. MORE

This webinar will show you how to leverage your strengths by understanding personality type. The course is 8pm EST from Mon. 13 – Thurs. It includes four days of live video sessions, live chat and email-based course materials. If you purchase this course in the next week, the cost is $145. MORE

How can I get a coworker to take computer classes? my boss is smothering me my coworkers keeps hacking into my Facebook and posting as me how can I get a coworker to take computer classes, new desks don’t work with skirts, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My company recently hired a new employee, “Jane.” MORE

” Even the full-time project manager who trained me in said (facetiously) that contractors are sometimes treated like second-class citizens. In some companies there’s a culture where contractors are indeed seen as second-class citizens. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Why do some people look down on contractors and freelancers? MORE

5 Tips for Leaving With Class. Leave a job with the same class you rode in on. Bonus Track Work "Rayanne Thorn" @Ray_anne blogging4jobs career leaving a job letter of recommendation mentor quitting quitting with class RayanneThorn resignation MORE

This class of chubby-cheeked, bright-eyed and energetic five-years-olds are our future. Life Work Class of 2026 Future work generations Generation Y grads graduation parenting parents Shannon Smedstad MORE

The explosion of MOOCs , or massive online open classes, have opened up endless adult educational opportunities. Below is a cheat sheet for five Coursera classes that field service leaders should consider enrolling in to enhance their careers. To keep reading, click here: 5 Online Classes That Every Service Leader Should Take: A Cheat Sheet Does the thought of going back to school make you cringe? MORE