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Mergers & Acquisitions: How they May Impact You
Mergers and acquisitions are a way for some companies to improve profits and productivity, while reducing overall expenses. While good for business, in some cases they are not good for employees. With a merger and acquisition come the requisite lay–offs, leaving many employees worried about their positions or the changing culture of the company...
What Do Employers Want from Their Employees?
What makes a good employee? While the response may differ from manager to manager and company, one constant holds true – employers want employees who are dependable, trustworthy, and good at their jobs...
Is Just Doing Your Job Good Enough?
Even with unemployment showing signs of improvement, the jobless rate remains at an all–time high. Imagine how many of those jobs seekers are qualified to do your job. While your first instinct in a somewhat depressing jobs market may be to just muddle through, our experts stress that today a "good enough is good enough" attitude can prove detrimental to your career. Here are some things to consider that will help you stand out to your employer, say our recruiting experts...
Your Career: What Do You Really Want?
Regardless of what career path you choose, fundamentally most of us work because we need to earn a living. At some point in all of our careers, however, the inevitable question is posed "Is this what I want to be doing?" While this can seem like a daunt...
How to Survive a Bad Performance Review
The unthinkable has happened. You just met with your boss and received a bad performance review. While your first instinct may be to respond in anger or become defensive, your best approach is to remain calm. You can survive – and thrive, after a bad....
Best Industries to Work In
Whether you are a recent college graduate or someone who's been in the workforce for several years, it's always a good practice to stay abreast of the top industries. Although there is no definitive way to know what industries and jobs will be most...
Keeping up with Technology at Work
When it comes to technology it seems we're all moving at "warped speed". The past few years, in particular, have brought us an influx of new technologies, making the general convenience of our personal lives grow exponentially, as well as streamlining...
Does Your Office Space Affect Your Work?
Whether you are confined to a cubicle or an open office, the comfort of your workplace can be directly proportional to the satisfaction and productivity of your work. You may work in an older office, your employer may have had to forego the comforts...
What Do Professionals Need to Launch a Social Media Marketing Career?
Individuals who are interested in the marketing industry probably know that in recent years, social media has established a major presence in the field. According to a November 2011 survey by Wildfire, about 97% of marketing professionals believe social media marketing positively impacts their business...
Data Scientist: One of the Fastest-Growing IT Careers
Citing data from IT service company EMC, Mashable recently reported that people hoping to land a job in a fast-growing industry may want to consider becoming data scientists. These professionals work to give businesses a competitive edge through activities like data mining and analysis. Currently, about...
