Career

It has long been common belief that a college degree not only opens doors to advancement in your chosen field, but also potentially allows you to earn a higher salary than those without degrees.The contrary point of view is that employers are not simply looking for people with degrees, but for people who have the talent, grit, and passion for a job, plus a unique skill set that has been acquired through the years.

I've been surprised lately by the number of people I've met who aren't sure if college is really worth it.

Most people recognize the value of becoming a great negotiator, yet few feel like they are one.

For some reason, we tend to talk about millennials as if they were aliens from another planet, completely different from the humans of this planet.

Many employers know the struggle of not being able to find enough qualified talent in their local community. In small towns or cities with extremely low unemployment rates, top talent might be especially rare.So, what's the solution?

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Want to get hired at a small business?

Businesses large and small are always looking for ways to build their brands and raise awareness of their services, all while cultivating close-knit and satisfied staffs.

Last year, the U.S. Department of Labor ratcheted up the salary threshold for overtime eligibility by more than 100 percent.

Getting job offers isn't easy.

On average, every person you hire costs $4,129.

While things have come a long way since the 1950s, Silicon Valley still struggles with attracting and retaining a diverse talent pool, with women making up only 30 percent of the technology workforce.

Many businesses are filled with busy workers trying to get everything done each day – but a "busy day" does not necessarily mean a "valuable day," nor does a busy day always lead to success.

Miss Kindergarten is in the million-dollar club.

In our world of infinite information, it's remarkable that nearly half of working adults say they have been unable to progress in their careers due to a lack of skills training or certifications.

When an executive or upper management position needs to be filled, many organizations naturally gravitate toward hiring an executive search firm.

As you know by now, the world of work has changed substantially in recent years, and it will only evolve more as major macroeconomic shifts like disruptive technologies and lower barriers to entry continue play out.However, our conversations about the changing nature of business rarely touch on how these changes impact specific roles and functions.

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Drivers who pick up passengers for Uber and Lyft are frustrating a push by big insurers to sell new ride-sharing plans.

Retiring early has its benefits, as does retiring later in life. Here are some questions you need to ask yourself when attempting to pinpoint your ideal retirement age.