When The Harvard Business Review analyzed the best 100 CEOs in the World in their November 2014 issue, their analysis of the listed executives revealed that 24 of the 100 had engineering degrees. That was the second most common educational…
While on the job, safety should be a primary concern. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez believes, "No one should have to sacrifice their life for their livelihood, because a nation built on the dignity of work must provide safe working…
As cloud-based technology has become more popular in recent years, businesses as well as individuals have taken advantage of the many benefits that come from using centralized, web-based systems to replace software that is installed locally on a computer. This…
At some time or another we have all endured an interview. We’ve all been asked the tough questions or drawn a blank to the ones that caught us off guard. Perhaps, the most difficult interview questions are the ones we…
In an ever increasingly technology dependent world, it was only a matter of time before the lines of consumer and creator fused to create something magical. This collision can be seen in recent years and is best illustrated in what…
Crowdsourcing -- the process of publicly posting a problem or opportunity online and then requesting solutions, services, financing, or other forms of support from “the crowd” -- has seen explosive growth in recent years. Individuals have increasingly turned to crowdsourcing…
Most of us spend more time at work than we do at home, so it has often been said that we should enjoy our jobs as much as possible. But it’s also important to be safe while at the workplace.…
While advancements in technology have caused huge advancements in every industry, it also comes with a price. Instant communication, thanks to our mobile devices, means instant distractions. Not only do notifications from our phones – also called “push notifications” –…
Telling an employee that they no longer have a job is one of the most difficult things employers have to do. However, firing an employee is usually necessary at some point, for every employer. When you do have to let…
