America’s recent military veterans — especially young enlisted members completing a single term of service — continue to lag behind their civilian peers in finding high-quality jobs that take advantage of their education, skills and experience. According to a 2015...
Matching the right candidate to a job is a perennial and expensive challenge. That’s why excellence in hiring and retention is critical. And it’s especially true for military veterans. Because a veteran’s military skills are often easily translatable to a...
“Two heads are better than one.” That old idiom certainly holds true in the modern workplace, where employees are encouraged to harness the power of collaboration to produce the best possible results. By working together, employees can help develop better...
There are plenty of benefits to hiring a recent college graduate, with many fresh-out-of-school recruits bringing an abundance of energy and new ideas to the (boardroom) table. There are, however, some “cons” to consider, too — issues grads themselves admit...
“Wanna grab lunch?” Do you dread or covet this invitation during your busy workweek? Are you a stoic solo luncher? Do you plow through the midday meal? Now, put down your microwaved chicken and broccoli casserole and consider this: You’re...
Getting promoted and moving up the corporate ladder is no easy task. But for women, it may be even more difficult. According to a new study conducted by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Co, women are 15 percent less likely to...
Question: My husband and I will be moving across the country in a year and want to get an early start on searching for jobs. How do you search for a job long distance in a city where you have...
Relocating — domestically or internationally — for a great career opportunity is a big step. I’ve made several moves to take advantages of opportunities, too. I could go into each move separately, which would be a long story, so I’ll...
With women accounting for close to half of the workforce, and with nearly two out of 10 of those women in management positions, it’s little surprise that the genders often get tied up in communication knots. Many of these tangled...
A good first impression is everything in the interview process. There are enormous amounts of research and data that say the first five minutes of an interview are what matter most. After these critical minutes, interviewers typically only look for...
Winning isn’t everything in life, but it’s absolutely critical if you’re an entrepreneur trying to get your start-up business off the ground. To make sure your business succeeds, check out these five lessons for startup success from entrepreneur Georgianna W....
Your boss runs the show in the workplace — assigning tasks, managing workloads and projects, troubleshooting, resolving conflict and keeping employees on track. It’s not easy to maintain a productive work environment and keep operations running smoothly. Your boss (just...
The shopping season is upon us! So what’s on your holiday wish list this year? While visions of sugarplums are dancing, I’ll bet tucked in that list is a new job, a promotion, or growth for your business. It’s also...
Is your company’s IT infrastructure prepared for an influx of millennial employees? Within the next decade, millennials are expected to dominate 75 percent of the workforce — and a growing number of employers are getting prepared for this massive shift...
The season of holiday parties is coming up, and with many professionally oriented events, it may be time to brush up on your networking skills. There are some strategies that can help you make connections, while still having fun. Here...
Every industry has a proverbial glass ceiling. The sustainability sector is no different. In April 2014, BusinessGreen.com published the results of a global “CR and Sustainability Salary Survey” produced by the green recruitment consultant Acre, management consultancy Carnstone, and marketing...
We’re texting all the time. Sending a text is more timely than sending an email, yet feels less intrusive than calling someone. Texting is replacing voice calls, especially among 18- to 24-year-olds, who send and receive nearly 4,000 text messages...
Health care can be an absolute headache for both businesses and employees. For HR managers who are trying to keep their employees happy and healthy, managing it can feel like an actual illness. As someone who’s spent the last 15...