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
There are often more perks to a job than a paycheck, as employers make an effort to retain their top talent and entice new prospects. From offices to flexible schedules to company cars, employees are enjoying more job incentives than ever, though they still have wish lists for what their dream workplace looks like. Continue reading
Do you view your annual review as a meaningless bureaucratic exercise? If so, it’s time to start taking it seriously. Supervisors typically invest a lot in the process and expect that their employees will too. In fact, in a Robert Half survey, 94 percent of managers polled said they believe performance reviews are effective in helping workers improve their performance. Continue reading
Six-figure salaries are usually designated for the highest positions in particular fields, and are meant to reward the amount of education and career experience it takes to earn them. From science to health care to finance, nearly every field and industry has opportunities to earn six figures. Continue reading
Spirits will be bright for many workers this season as holiday bonuses, parties and gift exchanges take place. CareerBuilder’s annual study shows companies plan to offer more perks than last year, another sign the economy is recovering and businesses can afford to spread more holiday cheer. Continue reading
By Nick Branch, writer for Contact Law
The recent news that unemployment rates have hit a three-year low was an encouraging sign that the economy is finally heading in the right direction.
The news is undoubtedly welcome, but the figures will be of little comfort to the millions of long-term unemployed Americans who will probably wait for a solid job offer before celebrating a change in fortune. Continue reading
