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
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
Watch out for Cupid’s arrow at the office this Valentine’s Day. According to CareerBuilder’s annual office romance survey of more than 4,000 workers nationwide, dating a co-worker is a fairly common occurrence, with 39 percent of workers saying they have dated a co-worker at least once during their career and 17 percent report dating co-workers at least twice. But does inter-office dating have to end up as a bad romance in your HR folder? Continue reading
Lisa Crafford, office manager at financial planning and investment management firm Fox, Joss & Yankee, recently decided to go back to school. She enrolled in the Executive MBA program at The College of William and Mary, a part-time program that allows her to continue to work full time. 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
