Job Survival

The Secretary of State reported that 5,071 workers died on the job in 2008. Many of these accidents could have been prevented by following industrial safety procedures. Each year there are...

Workers today are motivated in many different ways, such as by recognition, promotional opportunities, and of course by money. Motivation factors do change though as the economy goes up or down....

Develop successful strategies with your staff for safety in the workplace. Let everyone know that the responsibility of safety falls on the shoulders of both management and their subordinates....

Proper employee training techniques will provide you with the informational instruction that your employees are looking for. Discover these techniques with tips from a professional career coach in...

Keep a job in this economy by presenting your best self. When cuts are being made in manufacturing and other sectors of business, the fear of losing a job comes to the forefront. Employees who...

Work schedules are complicated things to understand. Scheduling is more than just writing down random employees into time slots on the schedule. Several factors influence work schedules and...

A plethora of federal and state laws exist to outline the basic rights every employee is entitled to during time at the workplace. From Worker's Compensation to the Family and Medical Leave Act,...

Everyone wants to work in a positive and happy environment. No one wants to work at a job in which everyone is bickering and just putting in his or her time to get paid. If you work in a company...

In this struggling economy, job security weighs heavily on the minds of many working people and is an enviable asset to have. Here are a few ways to evaluate your own job security during...

These are suggestions on how to hold onto your job with the possibility of layoffs and reduction of the workforce.

Have you ever been in a position of having a boss who is about to make a mistake but you don't know quite how to let them know without offending them and maybe losing your job. I have on several...

Federal-Mandated Labor Laws are designed to protect the rights of workers. They may address such issues as wages, discrimination in the workplace and child labor standards. In the U.S., the...

Many companies have adopted peer evaluations of performance during the annual review period. In these situations, employees rate the performances of fellow employees and write reviews for their...

Obesity-related medical costs and medical care insurance present a huge financial burden for employers who provide health insurance for their employees. According to research, the total cost of...

Career development and training programs are offered by companies to their employees or to independent organizations. There are thousands of opportunities each year for continuing education....

Here in the early days of 2009, people the world over are feeling the effects of the global recession. The daily news is blaring stories of massive layoffs, cutbacks, and closures. After a while,...

Many companies have cut back on the benefits that they are giving their employees. They are doing this to save themselves money, with no regard as to what it is doing to their employees. One of...

It can be difficult for employees to identify their workplace rights when so many of them vary according to which province, state, or country you live in. It can also be daunting to assert your...

These days, there are more ways to get a job with a flexible schedule than ever before. Technological advancements have given many employees the option to telecommute, and more workplaces are...

The recruitment process can be a long and frustrating one, especially when in conjunction with your general day to day duties. Follow the steps below to make your next recruiting efforts a...

The business world is a tough one. You think your employees are there for you, but how do you when their eyes are on the door? Reading this guide will help you to answer the difficult question...

In a new job, it can take a little bit of time to get adjusted to new coworkers, a new boss and a new work environment. If you're stressing about how to fit in, ease your stress and make your...

A good manager must be able to make good decisions, have a vision of the big picture and be able to separate business from employee relationships. The ability to let go and delegate responsibility...

Do you want to work a second job without getting caught? Here are some tips for successful moonlighting.

Want to feel like "Julie" from The Love Boat? Try arranging a company picnic and you may get a taste of the challenging task involved in coordinating activities for a large group of people.