The gender pay gap: 10 worst industries for women

June 18, 2011 by admin  
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A new study by online content provider 24/7 Wall Street says the insurance/financial sector shows the biggest disparity in weekly earnings among males ($1,324 average) versus females ($872). The study, compiled from government data, says the other industries showing the biggest pay gaps, in order, are: 2. ... Continue Reading

10 sure-fire measures to become the boss’s favorite

June 18, 2011 by admin  
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Every office produces two varieties of individuals, a group that most work hard however isn’t observed on top of that the other who else instantly summer to successfully mind. Typically other sort might be those who are observed but on the lead concerning almost activities. Career great assets greater than ... Continue Reading

Employment Advice – How To Fight Discrimination on the Job

June 13, 2011 by admin  
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Any kind of discrimination on the job is not only intolerable but it is also simply illegal. Not only that, it can lead to a very uncomfortable and even sometimes hostile work environment. This does not only mean for the person that is being discriminated against but for everyone working ... Continue Reading

How to Take Your Colleagues With You When Leaving Your Job

June 11, 2011 by admin  
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CASE HISTORY: Martina’s skills, education, experience and personality all combined to elevate Martina into an enviable position. A naturally outgoing personality, an MBA in Marketing, and a background in biology together formed a rock solid platform for her role as Chief Innovation Officer at a growing biotechnology firm. For Martina, ... Continue Reading

9 Ways to improve your communication skills in the workplace

June 10, 2011 by admin  
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Your communications skills in the workplace definitely impact both your self-confidence and the impression you create with colleagues and management. So it’s worth making an effort to valuate and improve those skills in the interests of advancing your career. There’re 9 ways you can follow to see where you could ... Continue Reading

How does ageism affect elders around the world?

May 10, 2011 by admin  
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Elders come in different forms, just like young people. But young people are expected to change and ‘grow out’ of things they shouldn’t be in. Older people are seen as unable to change. They sometimes are, but ageism is based on the idea that they can’t, not that they rather ... Continue Reading

How to Deal With Bullies at Work and at the Job

May 2, 2011 by admin  
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You can almost bet that someone who eerily reminds you of the kid who beat you up in the sandbox when you were 4 years old is going to emerge at your workplace in your daily interactions and activities. Perhaps it is human nature or just karma but bang, smack ... Continue Reading

8 Surefire Ways To Impress Your Boss

April 13, 2011 by admin  
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In our last installment, we looked at several different ways to annoy your boss and conceivably get yourself fired. We now move onto more pleasant and inspirational pursuits with some of the best ways to impress the guy in the big office. Given the fact that it is far ... Continue Reading

12 Ideas for Dealing With The Boss From Hell

February 27, 2011 by admin  
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ACTUAL CASE HISTORIES: Every now and then our readers forward to us an issue they’d like – or need – to be addressed. This issue is easily one of the most commonly presented to us: “How can I deal with the ‘Boss from Hell?’” What is different about readers who ... Continue Reading

How to deal with teamwork questions in job interview

January 9, 2011 by admin  
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In job interview, you are possibly asked questions on your attitude to teamwork.  Let me mention two ways of dealing with these kinds of questions. First, your examples of teamwork could come from any area of your life because interviewers are aware that you have limited experience of employment. So, take ... Continue Reading