When you run a business, you sometimes have do things that no business owner enjoys and laying off employees usually tops that list. Layoffs can do serious damage to the morale of the employees that survived, so figuring out a way to damage control the morale is the mark of a good business owner.
Having a meeting that addresses the issue and putting some team building ideas to good use are just a few things you can do to get everyone back on a good level of morale. (more…)
Are you an undergrad preparing for your LSAT in a few months? Maybe you’re already in law school studying to take the bar exam. It’s no secret that successful law students spend more time in libraries than their own apartments. But in the midst of all the studying required of you future lawyers, have you thought about where you want to live your first few years out of school?
“Why does that matter now?” you say to yourself. “I’m just trying to get my degree first.”
While getting the golden diplomas (both bachelors and master’s of judicial studies) are essential to any future in the legal world, your next priorities should be to research which cities have the best opportunities for you. And if you’re still in undergrad, looking into the right schools can give you a leg up when looking into these cities. (more…)
Anyone headed into the field of law understands just how political and competitive it can be. Not only is it a major test of mental strength and determination to complete all of the schooling and required educational measures in order to be considered legally able to participate in the field of legal assistance or orchestration, but beyond the LSAT and law school are even more hurdles to jump over. The best law offices in the world are the ones with the most diligent and determined attorneys, ones that have struggled and lost sleep over their work because they are passionate about providing justice and great legal work to their firm and their clients.
So with so many law firms setting the bar ever-higher and higher, how can you get a foot in the door to make sure that you too are one day on the track to representing some huge cases? (more…)
Perhaps you are a school leaver that is looking to get on that important first step of a career ladder? Maybe you are in work, but considering a career change, or maybe even a mother that is returning to work after a career break? Whatever the reason is that got you here, we can help. We understand that finding a new career is a daunting prospect, but once you have found your niche in the world you will be so much happier for it. The right career for you will give you new-found confidence, along with some much-needed spare cash for your back pocket. A constant fear of a lot of people that are in work is whether or not it will dry up in the event of a recession.
In this article we will give you a few ideas for jobs that people will always need doing, whatever the economic climate. (more…)
With news of the economy slowly rebounding, many economists are wondering where people are being hired to get a better understanding of where the economy may be going. Surprisingly, what some are finding out is that many of the jobs that are out are in the temporary market. In fact, temporary staffing has gone up more than fifty percent in the four years since the Great Recession, with seventeen million people total employed as temporary workers, contract workers, freelancers or consultants. And it appears that this trend isn’t going away any time soon.
Many companies are not as well off as they were pre-recession. They need the manpower, but the ability to hire a full-time worker just isn’t there yet. They may not be able to afford the benefits that come with full-time employment; nor may they be so trusting of the economy given the potential of other bubbles bursting and political gridlock in Washington. For these reasons, companies have embraced temporary and contract work.
However, you might not think it but some workers might prefer this system as well. If you are in school, for example, you might only need a job in the short-term. Temporary staffing agencies can help find these students work on their respites. In addition, many people, especially Millennial and other younger workers, may not want the commitment that comes with full-time employment. They may be looking to move on whenever they feel necessary, and temporary/contract work can provide the freedom they need in their endeavors.
Whatever the reasons for your desire to hire temporary workers, you’re going to need the help of a temporary staffing agency to ensure that you get the right people for the job. Unfortunately, a job search for the right candidate could take several months, costing you time and money that could be best spend elsewhere.
A temporary staffing service can help you find the right candidate, but how do you find the right agency? Here are some things to keep in mind: (more…)
When you think of a charity job, you probably think of volunteering as a fundraiser or working in an office. But there are all kinds of ways to support charities creatively. And the internet has made it possible for weird and wonderful charities to crop up, supporting very unique causes or individuals.
Granted: not all of these organizations are charities per se. There are some non-profit organizations mixed in too. But all have been set up to support unconventional causes, or support a regular cause in a new and innovative way.
So how can you support charities that are a little off-the-wall? (more…)
When you were growing up, the chances are that there were a number of things that you liked to do that your parents weren’t so fond of. For example, many kids are constantly told by their parents to, “Stop playing video games and go outside to get some fresh air!”
The funny thing is that many of these activities that parents tell their kids not to do can become professions for their children when they grow up. Here is a look at seven ways you can make money doing things your parents told you not to do. (more…)
Don’t be nervous when interviewing – specialize and go with confidence!
If you are in the unfortunate position of being made redundant then you may find everything a bit of a shock. However, it is important to make sure that you have been given the amount of money that you are entitled to.
If you have been working for the employer for a short period of time then you will not be entitled to redundancy pay. Also certain jobs do not qualify. So if you are a civil servant, public official, foreign government employee, share fisherman or working abroad then you will not qualify. You also need to have been in a job for at least two years.
One further condition is that you will need to have not turned down an alternative job that was offered to you. (more…)
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