Why does big business hate maternity leave?

A new survey suggests that motherhood and high-flying careers are still mutually exclusive. A confidential agency for high salaried execs, headhunters believe that women who want to get the top jobs in business should steer well clear of motherhood. Some 53% of those questioned said that women who want a big ... Continue Reading

How business can learn from great leaders in history

Abraham Lincoln tackled the issue of slavery as it threatened to tear America apart.  History is filled with the achievements of great leaders, but what were they so good at, and how did they achieve the things that made them great? The short answer is: they were good at some things ... Continue Reading

Unpaid Interns: Small Biz Owner’s New Friends

By Joyce M. Rosenberg — AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The idea of hiring unpaid interns this summer has become very appealing to small business owners contending with a difficult economy. An extra worker, even an inexperienced one, can be a big help to a company that can’t afford to ... Continue Reading

How to Build Up the Courage to Change Jobs

Many of us are trapped in a routine work. We lazily drag ourselves out of bed every morning just to head to a job that does not enjoy. In this article, you will learn the steps you can take to begin the process of a career change, including the value ... Continue Reading

How To Convince Your Boss To Telecommute

Got a job you think you might just as easily do at home? Argentina is perhaps the way forward! Some jobs do not require office people to physically be there and if you believe that your work meets these requirements, then you should seriously consider talking to the boss about ... Continue Reading

Tips for creating your own Letter Template

Using a letter template when job hunting is a logical and time saving measure. Your time is limited, so a basic script and using it as your template will simplify the application process, making it more efficient and hopefully all that work much faster. A template can be bulleted – sometimes ... Continue Reading