In a recent Monster survey, 46 percent of respondents "indicated they would actually prefer to work at a business with between six and 100 employees." But despite the desirability, small businesses are at a disadvantage, as many may not have HR departments. They may have a harder time at each stage of the hiring process and have to be creative when it comes to recruiting new employees in particular.I sought insight from thr...

There is a persistent belief that millennials are entrepreneurs. Maybe that’s because millennials are open about their desire to job hop. Maybe it’s because Gen Y workers have grown up expecting customization and specialization. Maybe it’s because of the prominence of Mark Zuckerberg.But here is a fact: While millennials might be “entrepreneurial” in nature, they’re not necessarily starting businesses.What the Numbers SayRe...

It’s not uncommon for job seekers and salespeople to be waiting for the “perfect” opportunity before they take any action. The problem with waiting for “perfect” is that it may never come. In the meantime, opportunities that might not be as big or “perfect” but in their own right could lead to something pretty darn close are often passed by. Imagine the surfer who sits on their board all day long and never rides a wave. The...

If are experiencing long delays in the hiring process, you are not alone, many job seekers wait with you. The average time to fill a job from the initial posting to an accepted offer increased by 62% for large global organizations between 2010 and 2015, according to research from CEB, a management and technology consulting firm. Why are companies taking so long to hire? Unfortunately, there is no one specific reason, but ra...

Have you been in a situation where you have been discriminated against due to your age? Although ageism is often seen as a workplace issue, you may face it when you’re out shopping, at the doctor’s office, or even when ordering products and services over the phone. Older people may experience:• Losing a job or not being hired for a job.• Being refused interest-free credit, a new credit card, car insurance or travel insuranc...

The Birth of the American 40-Hour WeekThe Monday through Friday workweek was first introduced in 1926 when Henry Ford began shutting down his automotive factories on Saturday and Sunday to allow his labor force to rest. But it was not until 1940, when a provision of the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act mandating a maximum 40-hour workweek went into effect, that the two-day weekend was adopted nationwide.New Department of Labor...

Dear Deb: I was laid off about a year ago, and have been involved in a full time, active job search since then. I’ve been researching companies and responding to job postings. While I’ve had a number of first, and even a few second interviews, I still have not secured a job offer. Today I was contacted by a recruiter who had a unique proposal: I would pay her a fee and she would represent me in my job search, and act as my...

The calls often begin with an apologetic "never needed a programmer resume" admission: "I've never had to get a professional resume before." Or, "I never dreamed of hiring a professional resume writer. I've always been able to land a programming job." Or, "I never even had to look for jobs. They found me."Software wizards have seldom needed help from resume wizards. Programmers have a desired set of skills and it has often...

On the surface, putting cameras on police officers stands to help all parties in terms of accountability and safety; however, it's more complicated than it sounds. Jay Stanley, senior policy analyst for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), discusses the numerous concerns that exist with running cameras, storing video, and constant monitoring of people while they work. Tim Muma asks him about the rights of the officers...

Fourth of July in the USA celebrates one kind of freedom, but that’s certainly not the only way freedom can be defined. How would you define it? That might be very different from someone else’s definition. The same could be said for career freedom.So let’s explore a little about some definitions of freedom and how you might apply them to your career situation.Common Definitions of FreedomAccording to Merriam-Webster, the co...