Some 3.5 billion people worldwide use some type of social media network, whether it's Facebook, X (the platform formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, or something else. And while most people are on social media for entertainment, engagement, and informative purposes, it's become a platform increasingly utilized to find work.
In today’s workplace, you often hear the terms “temp worker” and “contract worker” used interchangeably, leading to confusion among both employers and employees.
Understanding the differences between these two types of employment arrangements is crucial for fostering a healthy work environment, maintaining legal compliance, and ensuring fair treatment for workers.
Blue-collar temporary workers are among the most misunderstood laborers in the job market today. These misconceptions can prevent workers from getting positions they are qualified for and can stop companies from getting the great employees they need to maximize profits. Busting these misconceptions can help both blue-collar workers and employers get the job done.
Interviews are a crucial part of the job search process, allowing employers to assess a candidate's qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. To make a lasting impression, it is essential to prepare for common interview questions and craft thoughtful answers.
Summer solstice 2023 arrived on June 21 with extreme heat across much of the country, putting those who work for a living outside in jeopardy of heat-related illnesses.
Temporary workers are a growing part of the U.S. economy with more than 3 million temps employed through staffing agencies in any given week.
“By any other name, temporary employees offer small business owners a variety of benefits,” says The Hartford.
Completing a job application effectively is a crucial step toward securing an interview and landing your dream job.
Summer is the ideal time to find a job. Whether you're seeking to supplement the income from your full-time job, you're a college student on break or you are just getting started in your career, a summer job offers benefits including work experience and additional money.
The U.S. economy shed more than a quarter of million jobs in the first quarter of 2023 led by more than 100,000 tech sector layoffs. On the other hand, the broader job market remains resilient and historically tight.
Forget the headlines, job recruiters and companies are finding skilled labor still hard to find in 2023.
“Ever since April of last year, I’ve seen an explosion in headlines about layoffs and warnings about the labor market being weaker than it appears … but these headlines don’t align with what I, as a recruiter, am experiencing on the ground or even official labor market statistics,” writes Atta Tarki in Harvard Business Review on Jan. 30, 2023. “In fact, the economy in early 2023 is not being roiled by layoffs — which are currently abnormally low compared to historical standards. This means the labor market remains really tight, despite arguments to the contrary.”
