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Why Is Office Politics So Annoying? Here's How to Deal With It
Almost everyone who works in an office will face office politics at some point. It’s those invisible yet impactful dynamics that influence who gets ahead and whose ideas get noticed. According to ...
The Good and Bad of Using AI for Job Applications
Why It's Helpful: Saves Time: AI can make applying for jobs faster. It lets you quickly create resumes, cover letters, and answer common questions, meaning you can apply for more jobs without spending...
Holiday Season Hiring May Hit Lowest Level in 16 Years
The final months of the year are usually a busy time for the U.S. economy. Companies often hire extra workers to handle the rush from holidays like Thanksgiving and big shopping events such as Black Friday. This seas...
9 Things Managers Do That Drive Good Employees to Quit
Anytime a good employee turns in his resignation is a sign that a company is in trouble. But too often managers are blaming everything but their own behavior for helping to drive good employees out the door. Not only is i...
Some Job Markets Thrive, Others Nearly Die in Midst of COVID-19
Chances are that by now, you've heard that many employers are either offering employees the option of working from home or demanding that they work from home to combat the Coronavirus issue the nation faces righ...
The Risks of AI-Created Job Seekers
In today’s job market, not all applicants are real people. Some companies have started noticing a strange trend: candidates that seem perfect on paper but are actually created by artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine a company in...
These Are the Most In-demand Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
You've probably seen the terrible news about the staggering 30 million Americans who've lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The industries with the biggest COVID-19 related job losses include resta...
Why Working Moms Are Leaving Their Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For decades, the percentage of moms who have children under the age of 18 and work outside of the home has risen or remained steady. In 2019, 72.3% of moms who have children under the age of 18 worked at le...
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Proposes 401(k) Tax Overhaul
Lost in all of the more controversial political news has been the unveiling of Democratic candidate Joe Biden's 401(k) tax break policy. The former vice president recently unveiled his plans to overhau...