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Are You a Workaholic? Here Are Some of the Most Telling Signs

While there is no shame in being committed to your work and your career, becoming what is defined as a workaholic can be a slippery slope that you do not want to find yourself on. Spending too much of your ti...

Choosing the Stay-at-Home Option: 8 Advantages of Remote Work

Technology has changed so much that it has changed the world. One of these changes is the way people work. The current workforce comprises remote jobs like working from home and telecommuting, which allows people...

Navigating Workplace Diversity: Cultivating an Inclusive Work Environment

Working with colleagues from all walks of life can be a difficult task. Not only do you have to contend with differing opinions, but also cultural and social differences can make it hard to build co...

How to Effectively Balance the Demands of Work and Grad School

You do not have to put a pause on your education just because you have a full-time job. In today's wired society, it is easier than ever to go back to school to continue your education while balancing th...

Out of Work? Here is What You Can Do to Improve Your Job Prospects

The numbers are truly staggering. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 35 million Americans are now unemployed. This number equates to a mind-blowing realization that approximately one in four Amer...

Considering a Phased Retirement? Here is Everything That You Need to Know

The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has done a real number on the stock market. As the markets continue to experience extreme volatility, many retirement accounts have been put in flux. This uncertaint...

Nearly 5 Million Jobs Added in June. Time to Celebrate? Not So Fast

According to the US Labor Department June jobs report, there were 4.8 million jobs added back to the economy during the last month. This number marks the second consecutive month of significant gains after ...

Lose Your Job During the Pandemic? Understanding What to Do Next

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left the economy in tatters. As the crisis continues to drag on, more and more individuals are losing their jobs. With unemployment at record highs and many states going backw...

These Parts of the Economy Are Recovering the Fastest

More than 30 million adults lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each week, more than 1 million people are filing new jobless claims. However, some industries are enjoying a faster recovery than others. R...