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
Nothing is more motivating than the aroma of fresh coffee floating through the air. It’s the invigorating scent that confidently says, “We’re going to get this done today!” and starts streaming energy through you. Like getting to work on time and finding no long list of emails to tackle, a cup of coffee can make a big difference in a worker’s morning. Continue reading
The corner office may now belong to somebody younger than you, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. One third (34 percent) of U.S. workers say their boss is younger than they are and 15 percent say they work for someone who is at least ten years younger, noting a shift in the correlation between seniority and leadership. Continue reading
Tax season is upon us, with less than two months to go until the April 17 deadline.
Last year at this time, I was a contract employee, and I remember the hassle of having to go through my taxes. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but I did listen to my mother’s sage advice to always “pay yourself first.” I hid money away, because I knew I’d have to fork over cash to Uncle Sam since no taxes were taken out of my paycheck. Continue reading
