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Women Unique Struggles on the Work Front
While those looking for work often struggle to find jobs, women, in particular, face numerous issues that compound the situation. From higher unemployment rates than their male counterparts, inequities in pay, and a higher reliance on minimum wage job, women...
Gender Bias in Terms of Pay Continues - Women Still Earn Less than Men
Each year March heralds the celebration of women with National Women's History month. This year, the National Women's History project picked, "Women Inspiring Innovation through...
The History of the Equal Pay Act and Its Impact on Women
Women have been facing pay discrimination for decades - and unfortunately, continue to do so today. In fact, women earn 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, even though they make up almost 50 percent of today's workforce...
Resume Mistakes to Avoid
The resume is one of the very first things a potential employer will use to decide on the best candidates for an available job. Many employers will only give a resume a 20 to 30 second glance before deciding to keep it or toss it out. You need to make sure...
How to Obtain Your Dream Teaching Job
If you are passionate about helping children succeed in school and have ever considered being a teacher, now is a good time to set out a plan of action to make your dream job a reality...
The Value of an Internship versus a Job
When you’re faced with the decision of taking a paying job over an unpaid internship in your field, it is worth considering whether the short–term paycheck will be more important than the long–term investment that interning can provide. While some...
Working Capital for Large Scale Projects
Launching a large scale project requires the right financial advisers and proper planning. It's important that your financial adviser is someone who has chosen to become a CPA. All CPAs are well-versed in financial planning and advising various clients on...
Top 9 Most Common Income Tax Errors
Tax time can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Ideally the taxes you pay out in your paycheck would be enough, but that is not always the case and sometimes there are credits or additional deductions you can take. That's why it's important...
Recovering from the Holiday Madness
You may still be recovering from the rush of the holidays – work and family obligations, holiday shopping and all your countless other commitments may have left you bereft of energy. The New Year is an ideal time to assess the past year and make improvements...
New Year Resolutions for the Workplace
The New Year means new beginnings - a great time to set both personal and workplace goals. Here are some ways to help you ring in the New Year with resolutions specific to the workplace. I resolve to do the best job I can each day. Do you understand what’s...
