Claims for Unemployment in the U.S. Drop by 10,000
According to a government report that was released on April 7, 2011, claims for unemployment in the U.S. dropped 10,000 last week, and the amount…
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Push Yourself Outside Your Comfort Zone
About ten years ago, an attorney who had been practicing about seven or eight years longer than me, purchased his first house. I remember congratulating him on the purchase, and his response shocked me at the time:
An HR Job Can Turn Into A Lucrative Career
Those that are looking for a lucrative career that involves human contact and personnel management will want to consider the benefits of finding the perfect HR job. When you are looking for a job that utilizes communication skills, empathetic listening and if you like dealing with people, HR employment might be the type of job that could be perfectly suited. Those that have an interest in the field of human resources will find many entry-level jobs, but management jobs can be quite rewarding.
How to Be a Persuasive Speaker
In an idyllic world, speech is the tool to give expression to your thoughts. In a professional world, speech is a tool to make others act the way you want. By logical extension, speech is a tool of power, a double-edged sword that can win a battle but can also hurt the wielder if used without skill. It is extremely necessary to learn how to make skillful use of speech and make a persuasive presentation. Whether in a court-battle, or in a sales transaction, the same principles hold true.
Violence in the Workplace Decreased Dramatically Since 1993
Although workplace violence still happens and is more common in some professions than others, rates of violence have dropped sharply from 1993 to 2009, according…
L’Oréal USA Expanding its Advertising to a Growing Part of the Population
Although it took years for many companies to see the power of advertising to Hispanic America, L'Oréal USA is taking huge steps forward in marketing…
Iowa Education Groups Predict More Than 1,500 School Layoffs Likely
Six education groups held a press conference on Monday, April 5, and predicted that Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s freeze on state spending for Iowa schools…
50,000 New Jobs Being Served Up by McDonalds
On April 19, McDonald’s is planning on hiring up to 50,000 people for its restaurants across the United States. The fast food chain is facing…
Adxpose Raises $3 Million, Shifts Around Executives
Mpire has changed its name to the name of its most prominent product, Adxpose. The company showed a quarter-by-quarter 150% increase in revenue and impressions…
One-Third of HR Professionals Hiring In 2Q
As the job market begins to pick back up, human resources managers are planning to hire in the second quarter of 2011. The Society for…