merzzie / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Whether you’re considering taking the leap to a remote or hybrid job or you’ve already been working from home for a while, you might wonder how a remote position will affect your career progression. While remote work adds an extra dimension to career development […]
LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you considering joining the digital nomad movement? You’re in good company if you are! In the United States alone, reports show that over 15 million Americans are part of the location-independent workforce. And thanks to technology, pursuing your passions and working from […]
Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Safety can be an issue in any workplace and is the reason workers compensation insurance exists. Accidents happen. But reasonable precautions are expected — for instance, not having children as workers or making people work around human waste. Those are two of the issues called out in the National Council for Occupational […]
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It’s a little funny, isn’t it? As a job seeker, you’ve spent a massive amount of focus trying to land an interview. When you got the call to schedule one, you probably felt a surge of relief and excitement. But along with that excitement, […]
Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You’ve heard about side hustles, and you think you might want one. That’s a great idea! A side hustle can be a great way to make extra money, learn new skills, and network with people in your field. But there’s no job category […]
DisobeyArt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. When looking for a new job, you’re probably busy formatting your resume, meeting with career coaches, and customizing cover letters. However, online learning is one critical step you might overlook when setting yourself apart from other job seekers. Online learning can be a great […]
Stock 4you / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Did the end of the day roll around, and once again, you’re not even close to being able to clock out? You’d love to enjoy your personal life, but your to-do list always seems to be a mile long. Sure, you could blow […]
Minerva Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Did you take a new job that you thought you would love, but the team leader is making your workdays increasingly stressful? They may withhold information, undermine your efforts, and single you out in front of the team. Unfortunately, it sounds like you […]
Whatever way you choose to portray the status of the economy, the unavoidable truth is that many senior citizens are in significant financial difficulty. Almost every customer that calls in at this time is feeling the pinch, whether it’s due to the rising cost of food, fuel, utilities, or any of the other products in […]
Follow Focus / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Forbes Advisor. In 2008, at the height of the Great Recession, Maurisa Potts made a bold move. She quit her job as marketing director of Northern Virginia’s Crystal City Business Improvement District to launch her own marketing and PR firm. “Folks thought I was […]