By Robert Half International
In your efforts to refine your managerial skills, don’t aim for… Continue reading
Jerry Seinfeld once quipped, “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
For some, though, any alternative sounds better than public speaking. Continue reading
Survey reveals how managers deal with disliked employees
In a perfect world, you and your boss would have similar personalities, agree on everything and get along 100 percent of the time. In the real world, you’re not always going to click with your manager. Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a three-part series about temporary work. We’ll be exploring its benefits, how it can factor into your long-term career goals, and what it’s like to be a temporary worker.
Temporary workers, also called independent contractors or free agents, are self-employed and are hired by businesses or people to provide an end-result of work. Continue reading
Juggling work and family is a familiar — and constant — struggle that many working mothers face. Now many moms are adding “sole breadwinner” to their list of obligations.
According to CareerBuilder‘s annual Mother’s Day survey, 34 percent of working moms report that they’re shouldering the full financial burden of their households, compared to 39 percent of working dads who currently report that they serve as the sole breadwinner. Continue reading
By Robert Half Technology
As business and technology become more entwined, IT professionals are finding that companies expect them to deliver more than just expertise in their core competencies. Companies want candidates who combine their tech skills with business acumen. They want IT personnel who can work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments to identify opportunities to increase the company’s profitability through more effective use of technology. Continue reading
Between commutes, budgets, client demands and deadlines, it’s no wonder work can be a huge source of stress. More than three quarters of workers are feeling the pressure, too: An overwhelming 77 percent of workers say they are sometimes or always burned out in their jobs, according to a CareerBuilder survey. How can you tell what’s worth stressing over and what’s not such a big deal? Continue reading
