Each New Year brings new evaluations of life direction and purpose, and with this question comes the issue of careers to the forefront. Too many of us go to college, graduate with a degree in something we care passionately about, and are left out in the cold as we watch friends and loved ones ascend … Continue reading “Skilled Trades in 2018: What’s Trending Now?”
Skilled Trades in 2018: What’s Trending Now?
Categories: Career Options
How Do I Start A Career In The Trades?
Schooling is often focused on academic subjects and careers that involve working with your hands are taking a back seat. This isn’t always best for some people who are more suited to practical work. While they might not be advertised as well as they used to be, there are still plenty of different routes into … Continue reading “How Do I Start A Career In The Trades?”
Categories: Career Options
Justice At Your Job : Know Your Rights
Contracts have been a part of society since antiquity. The basic idea, and the thing that distinguishes them from normal agreements, is that a contract is enforceable by law. If you were to wager some money with a friend on the outcome of a game of football, and you won, the only thing that will … Continue reading “Justice At Your Job : Know Your Rights”
Categories: Human Resources
Are You Paying Enough Attention to Safety and Health in the Workplace?
The number of accidents that happen in the workplace is startling. Did you know that over 4,500 people die on the job each year? Many of these fatalities are caused by neglect of Safety and Health. The fact that many of these deaths could have been prevented is a complete tragedy. People often make the … Continue reading “Are You Paying Enough Attention to Safety and Health in the Workplace?”
Categories: Human Resources
Top Tips for Hiring Foreign Workers for your Business
When running a business, there are times when you may need a particular skill or expertise. In most cases, you would be able to find it within your own country, but what if you needed to employ a foreign worker to fill the role? Firstly, it’s important to have satisfied yourself in advance that this … Continue reading “Top Tips for Hiring Foreign Workers for your Business”
Categories: Human Resources, Recruiting
4 Situations Where the Difference Between Being an Employee and an Independent Contractor Matters
On the face of it, the difference between a traditional employee and independent contractor may seem minimal, as oftentimes, employees and independent contractors work side by side, with little distinction or difference in job duties. However, the differences between the two, carry substantial financial and legal personal benefits and consequences. Understanding the differences, benefits, and … Continue reading “4 Situations Where the Difference Between Being an Employee and an Independent Contractor Matters”
Categories: Freelance Career, Human Resources
Working At Your Own Liberty : Freelancing In Law
In the modern age, there’s a huge trend towards people going it alone and working for themselves. Most commonly, people are doing this as freelancers. This means that they operate on their own, under their own name instead of a company. And, this new trend makes sense. It’s usually possible to earn a lot more … Continue reading “Working At Your Own Liberty : Freelancing In Law”