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These Expensive Training Services Are FREE to Learn New Skills

Online training platforms have been used by employers for awhile as a replacement for paying in-person instructors. They usually save money and are more efficient. One common complaint about these platforms is th...

Latest Jobs News Continues to Paint Bleak Picture as Struggles Mount

The US Federal Reserve released a new report on Thursday detailing a grim picture of the jobs situation. More than 36 million Americans filed jobless claims over the past two months. The record-breaking cl...

Your Professional Bio Should Make You Shine. Here's How to Write It

It can be awkward to try to write your own professional bio. How do you sell yourself while still remaining humble and authentic? And how do you fit so much important information about your personal history...

Pay is Increases, But Are Benefits?

Many people have been noticing lately that there are a lot of corporations out there that are starting to pay their employees more money. McDonald's and other fast food chains, Walmart and big box stores, and even Amazon, to name a few. T...

Remote Work in 2023 and Beyond

Three years ago, remote work took center stage. To face the challenges of COVID-19, employers and employees transitioned to working remotely. This is a trend that has continued into 2023. Ten years ago, remote work was not common. The opt...

Understanding the Disconnect: Why the Job Market Feels Tougher Than Ever

  Despite a seemingly robust job market, many job seekers are struggling to find employment. The numbers suggest a positive outlook, with millions of jobs added and historically low unemployment ra...

Job Market Triumph: NYC Surpasses Pre-COVID Levels, Signaling Revival

  Start spreading the news! New York City's job market has made a triumphant comeback from the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing pre-pandemic employment levels, according to recent fe...

How Side Quests at Work Improve Productivity and Employee Retention

What are “side quests” at work? A “side quest” is a term borrowed from video games, where it means a smaller mission or activity done alongside the main task. At work, a side ques...

People Are Freelancing in Record Numbers: Here's Why and How You Can

Since the inception of America, the way that the majority of the populations makes enough money to live has remained pretty consistent. People make an agreement to be compensated either for the amount of ti...