It’s likely you’ve been to pick up coffee or lunch at a self serve restaurant and been presented with a screen prompting a tip. You may wonder what you’re tipping for as there’s no table service. If so, you’re not alone. A recent survey by financial website WalletHub reveals that nearly three in four Americans…
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The Hardest Working Cities 2024
In honor of Employee Appreciation Day on March 1st, personal finance website WalletHub has released a report on America’s hardest working cities. Americans work an average of 1,811 hours per year, more than people in most other industrialized countries. In this post, we celebrate those who contribute the most to our economy. Americans are known…
Increase in Hiring for Entry Level Remote Jobs
The rate of hiring graduates is up 11% from last year, according to a report from MarketPlace.org. As 2019 college graduates enter the strongest labor market in decades, FlexJobs is debunking the myth that new professionals have to work in a traditional office before they can work remotely. This is great news for those wanting…
College Grads Choose Passion Over Pay
According to a recent report from Indeed Hiring Lab economist Nick Bunker, today’s college graduates are prioritizing passion over pay. According to the report, today’s tight labor market is giving recent graduates more confidence, allowing them to look for work that gives them personal fulfillment rather than following a more traditional path. Compared to four…
Preventing and Surviving a Layoff – Expert Tips
With the recent layoff of 14,000 General Motors employees, many professionals might be wondering how to layoff-proof their careers. They may also want to learn techniques for surviving and thriving after a layoff. We interviewed Allie Kelly, vice president of marketing at JazzHR, about how to avoid and survive a layoff. What are some…