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Common Workplace Injuries Affecting U.S. Healthcare Workers
Jobacle
MAY 13, 2021
Hospitals are among the most dangerous places to work, according to a report by the U.S. The post Common Workplace Injuries Affecting U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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Social Media – Is it Really Bad For Us?
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 19, 2019
So, is social media bad for us? It got us thinking – perhaps there’s more to social media than doomsday headlines might suggest. Here’s a short exploration of why social media is probably not bad for us after all. After all, whether our family is halfway around the world or right next door, social media gives us that extra method of connection to help us strengthen family bonds. The post Social Media – Is it Really Bad For Us?
Congrats to Us!!
Sklover Working Wisdom
MARCH 6, 2018
Our Three Millionth Visitor. Yes, that is what I said: Three Million Visitors. We are both very pleased and quite proud to have grown to be a source of workplace insight and empowerment for over three million employees, worldwide. Apparently, our visitors have told others, and they, in turn, have told others. Thank you all for being part of our ever-growing “Blog Family.”. Al Sklover and Staff. 2018 Alan L. Sklover. All Rights Reserved
The Top Cities for Marketing Jobs in the US
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 26, 2016
The post The Top Cities for Marketing Jobs in the US appeared first on Ms. The post The Top Cities for Marketing Jobs in the US appeared first on Ms. Job Search marketing degree best cities for marketing career Marketing Jobs in the USCareer Girl. There has never been a better time to get into marketing. The industry is changing and adapting with the growth of the internet, blog marketing and social media.
The Real HR Show: The Burnout is Catching up with US
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 23, 2020
The post The Real HR Show: The Burnout is Catching up with US appeared first on Evil HR Lady
Career Opportunities In The U.S. Military
Career Alley
JUNE 15, 2013
In other words, there are myriad career opportunities in the various branches of the U.S. Here are some of the high-level business career opportunities in the U.S. According to the US Department of Labor, the military has about 23,000 administrative support specialists, and requires more each year due to changes in personnel and demand fields. To work for the U.S. Of course, the U.S. To join the U.S. However, the U.S.
Protected: Time For Us To Retire Retirement
Boomers Next Step
AUGUST 17, 2020
The post Protected: Time For Us To Retire Retirement appeared first on Boomers Next Step. There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Designing Your Retirement
Why the US Suspension of Foreign Work Permits is Good News for UK Companies
Undercover Recruiter
JULY 19, 2020
As the legalities of employment in the US continue to evolve, the conviction that the future of work will be remote becomes stronger. In June, the US President decided to halt access to several employment-based visas, including H-1B visas for high-skill workers.
Is Being Normal Making Us Mediocre?
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Many parents hope for their children to grow up ‘normal’, and most of us have done our best to make our parents happy in this regard! Bodies are great at reminding us when we are trying to be normal. There is so much for us to discover – and to be – once we get over being normal and striving for mediocrity. The post Is Being Normal Making Us Mediocre? Have you ever tried to be normal? How did it go? Were you happy? Was making money effortless and easy?
The History Which Defines Us
Workology
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
I say attempt because she failed, often – but raised three sons in the process, lost four husbands, sold pot, grew pot, did jail time, was shot in the head, and showed us a future of clear smart phones, Starbucks selling pot, and her own empty nest. Played Out on the Big Screen. Thank God our lives are not played out on TV or in a theater, live or film. But if they were, would we be more accountable for our actions?
We appreciate your trust in us
Sklover Working Wisdom
JUNE 21, 2017
Your taking a minute to drop us an email would be so very much appreciated. Lately we have received a lot of wonderful feedback. hope you don’t mind our sharing one of them with you: “Hi, Al, I cannot thank you enough for helping me escape my bully boss. The last nine months of my life have been a living nightmare. Using your Model Request for Separation After Filing a Complaint, I was able to successfully get HR to remove me from direct reporting to my bully manager. Thank you!!”
5 Ways The Internet Is Killing Us
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 29, 2016
The post 5 Ways The Internet Is Killing Us appeared first on Ms. Here is my rant about how the internet is killing us. The post 5 Ways The Internet Is Killing Us appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The internet is the enemy. I hate to be the one to romanticize the good ol’ days. That is a sure sign that one is no longer a spring chicken, but instead an, uh, old fogie? Well, call me what you want, although I must say I am much closer to the former category.
Time For Us To Retire Retirement
Boomers Next Step
AUGUST 17, 2020
The post Time For Us To Retire Retirement appeared first on Boomers Next Step. Become a trendsetter and form part of the growing movement of unofficial semi-retirees who balance the golf course, crosswords, trips away and long lunches with bosses, team meetings, presentations and spreadsheets.
Relentless reminders render us unproductive
Cube Rules
DECEMBER 22, 2010
Relentless reminders — about our calendar, appointments, tasks — will overwhelm our productivity. Not just in our jobs but in our life. I have a great dentist. I’m going pay him and his firm a lot of money for work that really needs doing. But I have this issue about his service: he has relentless reminders. With an appointment, I get a text message 3 days before to confirm the appointment. I get an e-mail that does the same.
We appreciate your trust in us
Sklover Working Wisdom
MAY 17, 2017
Your taking a minute to drop us an email would be so very much appreciated. Lately we have received a lot of wonderful feedback. hope you don’t mind our sharing one of them with you: “Please pass on my message to Mr. Sklover that I am one of his biggest fans. Very regular reader of his blog. It has helped me a lot. I work in IT for around 11 years. Recently I was put into PIP for fraudulent reasons by my boss.
Robots Won’t Replace Us, They’ll Work With Us
Workology
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
The fears of workers being replace en masse by robots has been well documented in the press (and here on B4J). Rather than replace them however, how about if technology allowed companies to retain workers by melding them with machinery to make them much more efficient and productive? Worker and Robot Co-Existing. One possible solution to replacing workers with robots is having workers cooperate with robots, a concept called HRC or human robotic cooperation.
Chipotle Gives Us a Lesson in Rash Decision Making
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
” To keep reading, click here: Chipotle Gives Us a Lesson in Rash Decision Making. The post Chipotle Gives Us a Lesson in Rash Decision Making appeared first on Evil HR Lady. A Chipotle Manager in Minnesota lost her job after refusing to serve a group of black men. Clear cut firing, right? You don’t refuse any paying customer! And, if you’re Starbucks, you don’t refuse any non-paying people as well.)
Risky Business: The 7 Most Dangerous Jobs in the US
Career Alley
APRIL 3, 2012
Top 7 Most Dangerous Jobs in the US. “ An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.” ” – Oscar Wilde. Not everyone heads into the office each morning wondering whether or not they are going to make out alive, but for some, this is a reality. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program compiles data annually on the number of fatal work-related injuries.
Interview Question: Why Do You Want to Work for Us?
WorkAlpha
JUNE 15, 2015
In our series on interview questions that you can expect, this is one that will come up in almost every interview. And, consider yourself fortunate: This interview question is one of the top ones to separate the people who are 100% interested in a positon from those who are just blindly interviewing. In fact, in […]. Interview Interview Questions & Answers
Bad Reviews. There’s a US Department of Labor App for That
Workology
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
US DOL App & Your Government Dollars at Work. Ever wanted to have an app from the U.S. In 2011, the U.S. View health/labor info from the Department of Labor on businesses at a glance on the U.S. HR Social Media customer review apps department of labor Eat Mike Vandervort Shop sleep The Human Race Horses US department of labor apps US DOL US DOL laborDepartment Labor on your smartphone? You can finally make your dream come true.
Women in the Workplace: What 2017 Taught Us
Ms. Career Girl
JANUARY 8, 2018
We all know about the sexual misconduct lawsuits in the entertainment industry, but it’s also brought more attention to workplace harassment for those of us without star-studded careers. The post Women in the Workplace: What 2017 Taught Us appeared first on Ms.
US Social Media by the Numbers – May 2012
Workology
JUNE 4, 2012
How US Time is Spent on Social Media. All the numbers in the colored bubbles are listed in minutes: Facebook users in the US average 393 minutes a month. Keep in mind the useage numbers are US based while the user numbers are global. My opinion is no but faithful fans of music and art in the US are spending 12 minutes a month on the site. Social Media shrm 12 shrm conference social networking usage US spends time on social networks
The Mommy bind…again, forever?
Ms. Career Girl
AUGUST 31, 2021
The past eighteen months stressed every one of us in a variety of ways. Family Life Work Working Moms child care system U.S. One of the two toughest life lessons I ever learned was that motherhood, as a role, is not easily delegated.
5 Simple Things the US Should Adopt from Europe
Evil HR Lady
JULY 25, 2017
But, if the US could adopt these 5 things, they would make your hearts sing. To keep reading, click here: 5 Simple Things the US Should Adopt from Europe. The post 5 Simple Things the US Should Adopt from Europe appeared first on Evil HR Lady. I’m an American who lives in Europe — Switzerland to be exact , and I’m home for a visit. I love Europe and I love America, but both could use a bit of infusion from the other to make things better off.
Who Are the Most In Demand Employers in the US?
The Undercover Recruiter
OCTOBER 17, 2015
Who Are the Most In Demand Employers in the US? Employer Attractive employers companies North America organisation USPeople are attracted to a company for a variety of reasons and there are many different things that people look for in their ideal workplace. Whereas some may be drawn to an organisation who have a great reputation, as a long standing and successful business; others may look for a company who share and support their. View Article.
Service Industry is Fastest Growing US Job Market
Workology
AUGUST 3, 2012
U.S. & HR Job Search american job growth food service job hiring challenges hiring difficulties job creation Manufacturing industry manufacturing industry growth retail industry growth service industry growth service industry job us job growth“Yawn,” you say. Why does one even care about these things? Forecasting your business and hiring are some of the most important and often overlooked pieces to having a successful business.
High Anxiety: 5 Things that Set Us Off and What to Do
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 26, 2018
The post High Anxiety: 5 Things that Set Us Off and What to Do appeared first on Ms. Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It’s future thinking in a negative way. While it’s normal to have concerns from time to time, chronic anxiety leads to loss of appetite, insomnia, compromised immunity and other diseases.
Take Your Lunch: How Breaks Keep Us from Breaking Down
Jobacle
AUGUST 8, 2011
Just about all of us have stressful jobs. Work is crazy. Lunch is often overlooked or had at our desks in the midst of the massive paper mountains and keyboard. It is important to give your body and mind a break. Without downtime, our minds will not function properly and we will become exhausted and hence, begin falling behind in our work. Even the most workaholic types should understand that breaks equal efficiency.
job seekers are ghosting us on interviews and job offers
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 4, 2021
This post, job seekers are ghosting us on interviews and job offers , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently made a slight career change. I went from working at a nonprofit to working for a vendor I often outsourced work to, so the people I manage now do almost the same thing as the people I managed previously. Part of my job is hiring, but I’m having a much harder time hiring now than I did at the nonprofit.
What Back to the Future Can Teach Us About Success
Workology
OCTOBER 21, 2015
DeLorians, hoverboards, incestuous crushes (really, Mom McFly, really?) and Buddy Holly aside, Back to the Future is about ethics, hard work and the power of personal brands. Stay with me, now. It’s Back to the Future Day , after all, so I was bound to tie it in to the world of work. But the Back to the Future franchise is ultimately about character, success, and second chances.
The Top US Staffing Trends of 2015 [STUDY]
The Undercover Recruiter
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
LinkedIn recently released a report on the US staffing trends of the last four years, which has pin-pointed three key trends to incorporate into your business strategy for 2015. The report was based on LinkedIn’s fourth annual survey, which covered 11 countries, 1,994 staffing leaders and 300 million members; drawing conclusions about the recruitment industry in the US. […]. The Top US Staffing Trends of 2015 [STUDY].
tell us your stories of triumphing over work jerks
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 12, 2021
This post, tell us your stories of triumphing over work jerks , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.
College Classes for the Rest of Us
Jobacle
MAY 6, 2011
But for many of us, that just never happened. When 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. And in a lot of cases, that's an accurate image. But there is another whole society of people who are getting up every day and facing the 9-to-5 drag and long commute who are also pursuing that highly sought-after diploma.
Résumé Help: Converting a Mexican CV to a U.S. Résumé
Careers Done Write
APRIL 16, 2012
A great résumé or CV in another country may not translate well in the U.S. A standard U.S. However, on a U.S. A major reason is because in the U.S. If you would like a résumé critique, please contact Debra Wheatman at debra@careersdonewrite.com or visit us at [link]. market. This is the case with Antonio. Let’s first look at the structure of his CV.
Join Us During Telework Week
Telecommuting Journal
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Join us for Telework Week, a nationwide effort to encourage agencies, organizations, and individuals to pledge to telework on February 14-18, 2011. Sign up now and telework during the week of February 14-18, 2011. Pledge to Telework ! bookmark or share this post More » Copyright © 2011 Telecommuting Journal. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
BREAKING: Big Data Is Going to Tell Us Our Workforce is Hopelessly Flawed.
The HR Capitalist
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Once these systems advance to a certain level, the only thing saving us from becoming incredibly jaded is.a It's coming for all of us. If you're a leader, you probably understand that the workplace is flawed.
4 Ways Women Talk Differently In The Workplace (& What Men Could Learn From Us)
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 20, 2016
The post 4 Ways Women Talk Differently In The Workplace (& What Men Could Learn From Us) appeared first on Ms. Ignore the stereotypes of nagging, gossipy women – this conversationalist leaning actually gives us a professional edge. The post 4 Ways Women Talk Differently In The Workplace (& What Men Could Learn From Us) appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. Of all the tired clichés, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” may be one of the worst.
FRIENDS: How Many of Us Have Them? (At Work)
The HR Capitalist
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Don breaks down how a lot of us feel in a recent blog post at Modern Survey: " I have a best friend at work. Being connected assists loyalty and having a friend at work makes us feel connected. First up, who caught the Whodini reference ? Friends at work. On my mind today based on this post by Modern Survey's Don McPherson. If you don't know about Modern Survey, go check them out.
What the Walmart VP Termination Over a Resume Teaches Us
Career Key
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Yes, it teaches us not to lie on our resume, not to leave a misimpression or omission about our credentials. But why did Walmart’s former Vice President of Communications David Tovar feel the need to demonstrate he graduated from college? I can’t speak for him but we know the answer… it’s because he needed the degree. You need to graduate from college if you want to make a living wage working for someone else.
Better Candidate Experience = Sustainability For Us All
Workology
JANUARY 27, 2013
Do not misunderstand me on this, recruiters who know me know that I am all business and I am not some zen recruiter that wants us to coddle every applicant and drown them with swag. Recently I observed a candidate experience that went something like this; the recruiting team was pushing for a self imposed deadline for an interview day. A couple days before the ‘big day’ a few of the candidates that had been through the normal and fairly rigorous screening process needed to reschedule.
5 Lessons Olympic Athletes Can Teach us About Mentoring
Career Copilot
AUGUST 11, 2012
It was about U.S. I love watching the Olympics- so many amazing stories and so inspiring. I read a great article the other day in the Wall Street Journal by Jason Gay, entitled Cycling’s Luke Finds Her Obi-Wan. Olympic cyclist, Evelyn Stevens, and her mentor, Connie Carpenter (1984 gold medalist in cycling). There were a lot of great lessons [.]. Career Development career developement how to choose a mentor mentor mentoring
my coworker sends us incessant updates about her kid
Ask a Manager
JULY 13, 2021
This post, my coworker sends us incessant updates about her kid , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. My team is very small with only six of us, so we work fairly closely. With us working from home, it’s nice to hear life updates from coworkers.
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