Career

James Truslow Adams wrote in 1931"The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement."

How do you know whether an employee is a "challenger"?

Everyone loves buying something new and the sense of exhilaration that comes with unboxing the product for the first time ��� whether it's an iPhone, a live reptile, or a chainsaw.Consumer goods companies have become experts at making people fall in love with their products, building anticipation, and creating a memorable experience once you open the box.But the unboxing experience isn't limited to opening a new product.��In a way, when a new hire joins a team, it's kind of like an unboxing.Think about: The new hire has already formed an impression of your company throughout the recruiting process.

Doing research on the company you're interviewing with is key for many reasons.

It's no shock that businesses claim the rules will cause economic harm, but what about the other side of the argument?

While most people who are looking for a job would be happy just to receive an offer, they probably don't want to accept an offer from an organization that turns out to be toxic ��� that is, a workplace where the environment is unhealthy, and maybe even dangerous, for employees.In our book, Rising Above a Toxic Workplace, my coauthors and I surveyed hundreds of employees (and leaders) from a wide range of industries and sectors.

I've seen it hundreds of times: people losing their motivation to find employment.

Article by Jim RohnThe most important benefit of setting goals isn't achieving those goals; it's what you do and the person you become in order to achieve your goals that's the real benefit.Goal-setting is powerful because it provides focus.

The New York attorney general's office on Tuesday filed a lawsuit claiming Domino's Pizza Inc is liable for alleged wage theft by franchisees because the company used a computer system that it knew under-calculated workers' pay.

So your employees are happy ��� great.

Although there are many occasions where burning a bridge is probably going to hurt you more than it hurts your employer, there are some situations where it will actually be your best bet ��� or even your only possible course of action.Just what situations would warrant burning a bridge?

The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a glass bridge thousands of feet above ground, making it quite a challenge to clean.

Holding down a demanding job these days can sometimes make you feel like your back is against the wall.

Are you contemplating an executive-level career change?

One of the most common messages I received as a child was, "Work hard, and you will be rewarded." This sentiment was echoed by loved ones, teachers, and mentors.

In the words of Joni Mitchell, "Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone?" We often take for granted the better things in life when we��get��used to having them done a certain way.Employers are used to having the upper hand with��candidates.

��Before the Internet, it wasn't uncommon for people to��walk into a company, ask to speak to the manager, and deliver��their resume in person.