If you want your day at work to be better, the control is with you. Trust me. I’ve turned the most difficult, unrewarding jobs into pleasant experiences by relying on some basic Buddhism principles. No need to convert to anything, no need to send a dollar anywhere, just open your mind and start getting happy at work by reading about the six paramitas. … [Read more...] about How to Be Happy at Work: The Six Paramitas
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Four Steps to Finding a Career Mentor
Having a mentor is vital for your career success, and discovering great ways to find a career mentor can be a shortcut to boosting your career. What makes having a mentor so great? In short, it's all about information! … [Read more...] about Four Steps to Finding a Career Mentor
The Top 5 Small Business Health Insurance Options in 2019
Thanks to the rising costs of health care, individuals and businesses alike are looking for ways to get affordable coverage that works for them. While larger businesses have more options and less to worry about when it comes to coverage, small businesses are usually left out of the equation. Costs are going up, regulation is changing, and small businesses across the country are left scrambling. Luckily, it’s still possible to find the right health insurance plans for employees as a small business. From traditional group insurance to self-funded insurance, there are still options for your business. … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Small Business Health Insurance Options in 2019
Highest Paying Jobs for Felons | Get a Second Chance
Once you are labeled as a "felon" it can be very challenging to get back to the normal life. Moreover, getting a job is even more difficult. After all, not many people would like to hire someone who had spent time in jail for some criminal activities. Even if someone hires felons, they are paid very little. It's a shocking fact that about 70 million people in American with a criminal record. People's mindset regarding felons has started to change. There are laws in place to protect the rights of these people. HR professionals have also become more open about hiring people with criminal records. … [Read more...] about Highest Paying Jobs for Felons | Get a Second Chance
How Flex Working Schedules Are Benefiting the World
More employees are enjoying flexible work environments now than ever, with one survey revealing that at least 43% of American workers are working remotely at least part-time. Whether a flex working schedule means that employees can enter at 10:00 instead of 8:00, or means that a job position can be filled completely remotely, there are many perks involved and they’re all benefiting both employees and their employers, especially since it’s so easy to create flexible work schedules with new software and apps. While great for the workforce, these benefits are beginning to have ripple effects that will be felt for generations to come. … [Read more...] about How Flex Working Schedules Are Benefiting the World
5 Things You Can Do With a Music Degree
Finishing university can be tough. After several years of studying, making new friends, and immersing yourself in student nightlife, the “real world” is suddenly upon you. Music degrees are often wrongfully put down the list in terms of employability, but numerous opportunities are available; whatever intellectual note your discipline plays, there is an opportunity. … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Can Do With a Music Degree
The Variety of Today’s Canopy Tents and How Your Company Can Benefit
Whether you're planning a camping trip, throwing a home barbeque, or displaying your latest products at a trade show, a canopy is a great solution to protecting yourself from the scorching heat or simply displaying your companies logo at trade shows to attract more customers. … [Read more...] about The Variety of Today’s Canopy Tents and How Your Company Can Benefit
Should You Consider Temporary Work?
Temporary work or labor hire might not seem like the ideal work situation at first glance, but it’s actually a great idea for many workers in today’s modern economy. In reality, the world of work is changing rapidly. Thanks to the rise of the gig economy, many professionals and even trade workers are finding new ways to make a full-time income that suits their goals. … [Read more...] about Should You Consider Temporary Work?
What to Know Before Starting a Career in Investing
Only half of young Americans are involved in some sort of investing. If you are part of the 50% of those who do invest and want to take your passion a step further by turning it into a career, you’ll want to consider a few things before quitting your day job or changing your major. … [Read more...] about What to Know Before Starting a Career in Investing
Expert Tips on How to Choose Your Career
I can't believe this New Yorker is about to drop a Tom Brady quote on you. "Too often in life, something happens and we blame other people for us not being happy or satisfied or fulfilled. So the point is, we all have choices, and we make the choice to accept people or situations or to not accept situations." Grrrr. The man is right. 100%. And I don't care what people say, work happiness is often directly tied to choosing the right career. Our buds at CareersWiki have put together a great infographic for Jobacle that features expert tips on how to choose a career. … [Read more...] about Expert Tips on How to Choose Your Career