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5 Key Barriers to a Promotion: How to Overcome Them and Advance Your Career

Picture this: you're the quintessential employee—early to the office, last one out, always willing to take on extra projects, and you consistently elevate your boss's stature. Neverthele...

5 Strategies for Getting Your Boss to Support You

In a perfect world, your bosses would always see your hard work and back it without you needing to ask. But reality is a bit different.  Your boss has a lot on their plate, and sometimes they might not remember to su...

Revolutionizing Hiring: Big Companies Shift Focus to Skills Over Degrees

Big companies like Blackstone, Walmart, and Microsoft are now paying more attention to the specific skills a person has, rather than just whether they have a college degree. A group called the Burning ...

Reasons Why Remote Work Could Be the Best Decision for Your Career

As more companies turn to remote work to save on costs, many employees find it beneficial to their careers. Remote work offers various advantages, from increased flexibility to the potential for higher sal...

February Jobs Report: Strong Growth Despite Challenges

The latest jobs report for February brings good news for the US labor market, highlighting robust gains and a resilient economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a remarkable 275,000 jobs were added, surp...

Media Targets Essential Industries for Virus Blame

Once upon a time in the United States of America, the free press, whose rights are guaranteed in the nation's Constitution, were an honest and powerful force for good. In 2020, with hundreds of competing networks figh...

How to Stop Office Drama with Just Four Words

Office drama can spread like a wildfire, feeding on the emotional reactions it gets. The more people react to the drama, the bigger it grows.  Dramatic people tend to exaggerate problems, making small issues seem like ...

The Medical Bubble Keeps Inflating

There have been many different thousands of businesses that have shut down in the United States since the height of the virus pandemic last year. Restaurants, general goods stores, smaller retailers, and all manner of self-owned construc...

Do You Plan to Start Remote Working? Here Are Some Business Ideas You May Consider

If your employer has terminated your contract because they're facing financial challenges brought by the current pandemic, it might be advisable to start a home-based business. Depending on ...