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Benefits of a Franchise vs. a Solo Operation
When you purchase a franchise, you are not running your own independent business. You (the “franchisee”) obtain the right to operate an individual business unit of a parent company (called the “franchisor”). You are granted the right to use the company’s branded name, sell their products or services and leverage their technical expertise. In addition, […]
Should You Go Back to School to Further Your Career?
But is the expense (in terms of both time and money) worth it? There is no denying that education pays. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced in 2011 that the unemployment rate for people with college credits but no degree was 8.7%. That number plummeted to 4.9% for people who earned a bachelor’s degree and […]
4 Reasons Why Companies Should Add Educational Assistance to their Benefits Package
Home Depot provides it to their stores’ sales associates; Starbucks provides it to their baristas; UPS provides it to their part-time workers. What is “it”? It is educational assistance. Tuition (or educational) assistance or tuition reimbursement programs enable employees to continue developing their knowledge and skills while working; it is a plus for employers as […]
Want a Job? Part of the Battle is to Master Your LinkedIn Profile
According to LinkedIn, only 50.5% of people have a 100% completed LinkedIn profile. Being complete is very important; it makes it easier for people to find you, because your profile “lands higher” in search results. To quantify this, users with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities. A complete profile will set […]
Why Your Employer Brand Matters
We all understand the concept of branding. It is one of the most important aspects of any business – large or small, B2C or B2B. Your brand is your promise to your customer. It encompasses everything that you promise to them in terms of both products and services. It differentiates you from your competitors. In […]
New Year, New You….The Social Job Search
A recent nationwide survey by Glassdoor found that 1 in 3 employees plan to look for a new job in 2013, and 1 in 5 people plan to start the job hunt in the first quarter of this year. Over the last year, we have offered tips on how to make your job search more […]
Trends in Staffing and Contingent Workforce Management for 2013
The contingent workforce sector has undergone many changes over the last few years as employers (of all sizes) have embraced the flexibility, experience and skills that contingent workers can bring to their business. In fact, it appears that 2012 was a banner year for the contingent workforce. According to Staffing Industry Analysts: More than $2 […]
4 Mistakes NOT to Make While Job Hunting in 2013
With the approach of the new year, many people will be begin anew their job search efforts. If 2012 was not a successful year for in you – in terms of your job hunt – it might be because you are undermining your efforts without even realizing it. Here are 4 common mistakes that you’re […]
4 Hidden Costs of Being Understaffed
Fears regarding the fiscal cliff and its possible impact on our economy are causing many small businesses to rethink their hiring decisions for 2013. Many will try to do “more with less”. However, when it comes to your workforce, doing “more with less” will cost you more money after everything is said and done. This […]
Does Anyone #*~@&^$! Care About Swearing During an Interview?
Historically, interview coaches, recruiters and most experts across the web have given the same advice….to never, ever curse during the job interview. Even if it causes you to fumble around with your words….the advice goes….do not do it. However, dissension is starting to spread. With the advent of casual dress at work, texting, instant messaging […]
