Workplace bullying has become a huge problem. So much so, that local, state and the federal government are being compelled to provide protection for employees. There are no federal laws against workplace bullying and many companies do little or nothing about. However, like sexual harassment handling bullies is getting more attention because it is proving to be bad for business.
PREMIER Steve Bracks will push for an increase of 10,000 skilled migrants to Australia in the next financial year as skills shortages continue to bite in the regions. Employer groups are urging the Federal Government to increase the skilled migrant program by 20,000 each year for the next two years, after the unemployment rate last month hit a 32-year low of 4.5 per cent. Read on to know more...
From the Heartland of America, economics takes on the familiar face of someone you know, who may have recently lost his/her job. Should we blame the politicians in Washington, DC of this party or that? Probably not. On the other hand, should we blame members of organized labor or union bosses for asking for "too much" money? "No" because it's their job to at least ask the question.
Summer is coming to a close, and September is right around the corner. That means it's time to hang-up the beach bag, dry-out the swim trunks and focus on career advancement. Here are five tips to help job seekers get out of their Summer "career coma" and focus on Fall career success...
Why would anyone want to be self-employed? Isn’t working for someone else, less risky and just plain easier? Quite possibility it is easier and more reliable working for someone else. But that is no consolation for some of us, we must step outside the box to find and experience a real life experience.
When choosing to open a daycare center, it is essential to conduct preemployment background screens. There are two main reasons for performing this step. The first reason is to verify that the person applying for a position within your child care center is who they claim to be. The second reason is to research any criminal history that may pose an issue to the children and staff of your daycare facility. Many preemployment background checks are also used to determine if an individual has used recreational drugs by way of a standard drug test. Preemployment background screens are essential to any business when looking to avoid legal challenges.
Good news for Aspirants of Australian Visa - Facing severe shortage of skilled workers, it has lifted restrictions on working holiday and skilled workers visa. In last 20 days, it released about 6000 visas to skilled workers and is likely to release many more visas shortly. Read on to know more...
If you think of lorry drivers in England, you probably get the same common stereotype in your head – a middle aged white man. There’s a good reason for that – they dominate the industry. Of course, the problem with this status quo is that an industry cannot survive on those in their middle age, and it’s estimated that around 80,000 of them could be retiring in the next 10 years – with nobody to replace them. The haulage industry needs to fish outside its usual demographic to secure its future. Could you be the sort of person that’s suited to a job in the road haulage industry?
When signing an employment contract, it pays to check the small print and to make sure the clauses in contracts are all legitimate and reasonable. The Managing Director of a leading UK business documents website outlines some of the more common ones, and what they mean to you...
Over the years, managing Medical Sales rep teams, one comes across sales-rep techniques that "work" and those that "don't work". And perhaps the most significant lesson for me was that it wasn't always the rep's who were the most verbally persuasive who got the best results.
Having been a manager looking after medical sales people for many years, it's was often surprising to see what the real differences were between those who were good, and those who were very good in terms of sales results. In reality, the ones bringing in the best results were usually those who simply followed good practise consistently without deviation, compared to others who fell into the habit of looking for short cuts. Here's some of the most common bad habits I used to see.
Do you like the idea of having a job that surrounds you with creative and inspiring challenges? Have you ever wanted to take your love for music, video games or the movies to the next level? Do you see yourself behind the scenes making music, games or working in film?
Time is a vital resource when you are searching for jobs. It is extremely hard to come by if you are looking for jobs while still working full time and it must be managed wisely if you are unemployed and find yourself with too much time. Organising your time to improve your job searching prospects can be difficult at first, but it should be simple enough once you have developed a habit.
Online advertising has grown as a legitimate form of reaching new customers and clients during the last decade for the purpose of filling recruitment consultant vacancies. Ten years ago computer equipment was comparatively expensive and Internet connections were slow and costly.
Every day, a person must deal with the pressure of his job, family, children, traffic, mortgage or rent. The world can be extremely stressful. Because of this, many people are plagued with back tension, tight shoulders, exhausted lower backs and sore necks. Massage therapists work to help a person get rid of pain and tension, recover from illness or injuries and reduce stress. The modern field of massage therapy is now dramatically expanding.
Do you love the medical industry, helping others and working with people in need? Are you patient, outgoing, warm and friendly? Do you love meeting new people and facing everyday challenges? If so, you may want to pursue a career as a nursing assistant. Once you obtain the correct professional experience and training, you will immediately be able to begin working with doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners.
Do you see yourself as someone that is creative and passionate about music? Does the idea of bringing the artistic sounds and innovative visions of others to life excite you? Are you most comfortable when your day is defined by creative, non-repetitive work? If you thrive, flourish and grow in a challenging environment with open-ended learning potential, a career in the audio recording industry may be ideal for you. Workers in the recording business are able to use their talents and skills in the broadcast, live sound, studio, gaming and online media fields.
A growing number of lawmakers in both dominant political parties support the (EFCA) Employee Free Choice Act. Why? This Act is designed to empower employees to easily create unions free from harassment and intimidation from management.
I worked in a variety of sales jobs in several industries. Each of them sought to train me into the ultimate salesman. I went on many sales courses teaching me everything from how to introduce myself to through to how to 'close' a sale.
Whilst case interviews are considered the more challenging side of the consulting interview, it is important to be aware of other types of interview questions that you will inevitably face when interviewing with a top management consulting firm such as Mckinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG).