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Labor Department: Solar, wind jobs to boom over next decade

President Donald Trump pledges to revive the nation's struggling coal mines, but new data from the federal agency that tracks employment growth suggests blue-collar job seekers would do better to look to clean energy.

How to Prove Your Cognitive Aptitude During a Job Interview

Today, companies are focusing less on resumes and work experience when evaluating candidates and more on data-driven metrics like cognitive aptitude.Fast becoming a key metric for many hiring managers, cognitive aptitude is the ability to think, process, and react nimbly to solve problems or learn new information.

Dealing With Difficult Coworkers Can Help Improve Your Performance at Work

If your job is stressing you out, there's a pretty good chance your coworkers are to blame.As many as 60-80 percent of workplace difficulties may be caused by strained relationships, according to a new infographic from online personal lenders NetCredit. While you can't force your coworkers to be less difficult, there are a few steps you can take to at least relieve the tension.Below, NetCredit offers a nine-step approach to dealing with difficult coworkers.

5 Toxic Elements That May Be Destroying Your Company Culture

A carefully developed company culture can do wonders when it comes to improving employee productivity and performance. It can also impact employees' day-to-day happiness while significantly reducing levels of absenteeism.On the flip side, neglecting your culture can allow toxic elements to fester.

12 Empowering Lessons About Failure

Article by YECBuilding the confidence necessary to take failure in stride isn't easy, and it certainly doesn't happen overnight.