Saturday, May 31, 2014

6 Moves to Getting a Promotion in the Next 30 Days

Asking for a promotion is one of the best things you can do for your career.
As the summer months begin to heat up, this is a great time to accomplish some of your career goals. Research shows June is one of the best months to land a promotion, so now is the time to start planning your next move.
If you’re looking to set yourself up for success in the upcoming month, here are some tips to landing a promotion in the next 30 days:

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Career Stagnation Creeping Up on Workers | Fox Business

Career Stagnation Creeping Up on Workers | Fox Business: American workers may be thankful to have a job in the recovering labor market, but many feel they are spinning their career wheels.

A new survey from Rasmussen College finds one-fifth of Americans are unhappy at work, with only 22% saying they feel they have clear growth potential in their current careers. Two-thirds say they have considered quitting, and one-third report being happy in their job.

4 Ways to Talk Your Way Into a Raise | Fox Business

4 Ways to Talk Your Way Into a Raise | Fox Business: Whether you are accepting a job offer, getting a promotion or trying to secure a raise, talking salary isn’t easy.

Many of us feel uncomfortable discussing money especially when it involves our own worth to a specific position and company. There are some ways to improve the chances of a favorable outcome – getting paid what you’re worth.

8 Things to Do During Your First Month at a New Job | Fox Business

8 Things to Do During Your First Month at a New Job | Fox Business: College graduates’ first month on job sets the tone of their career, according to experts, which means they need to be proactive and put their best foot forward.

“It’s about the approach you take to your job — none of these are tasks, but attributes that you take on,” says Lynda Fraser, vice president of Human Resources Contract Division at Solomon Page Group. “It’s your behavior that will determine, ultimately, how successful you are.”

Employment prospects improving - Business - Times Colonist

Employment prospects improving - Business - Times Colonist: Canadians workers can find some encouragement in recent reports showing that employment prospects are improving.

A recent survey of the corporate sector by the Bank of Canada shows that sales are set to increase in the next year due to a strengthening U.S. economy and lower Canadian dollar, and the outlook for investment growth and hiring both are positive.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

6 Ways Your Job is Losing You Future Earnings | Fox Business

6 Ways Your Job is Losing You Future Earnings | Fox Business: Love hurts, but so does the wrong job. Not only will it leave you unsatisfied but it can actually hurt your career trajectory.

From missing out on promotions to working for a company with a bad reputation, there’s a host of ways a current role can negatively impacting future earnings.

So before you commit even more time and effort to your existing job check out these six signs it may be time to look for greener pastures.

Stringent Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Drive Demand for Industrial Protective Clothing, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. - Press Release - Digital Journal

Stringent Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Drive Demand for Industrial Protective Clothing, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. - Press Release - Digital Journal: Industrial facilities are often characterized by hazardous work environments that are prone to cause injuries and infections to employees. Industrial protective clothing including garments, protects employees from undue exposure to hazardous elements such as heat, flame, extreme cold, toxic chemical agents, chemical splashes, radiation, bullets, bacteria and viruses, among others. Rising instances of workplace accidents involving life-threatening injuries and fatalities have been driving strong demand for industrial protective clothing in recent years.

8 Traits You Need to be a Fearless Job Hunter | Fox Business

8 Traits You Need to be a Fearless Job Hunter | Fox Business: Why is it that some people just seem to effortlessly climb the career ladder? You know these folks we speak of: They always know how to dazzle during an interview, and they have a knack for nabbing that prime position before it’s even posted.

Lessons from PayPal’s Exec: Don’t Trash Coworkers Online…Ever | Fox Business

Lessons from PayPal’s Exec: Don’t Trash Coworkers Online…Ever | Fox Business: Tweeting while mad won’t get you far. Take PayPal’s former director of strategy as an example, who was reportedly fired from the company for tweeting unsavory things about his coworkers.

Disgruntled employees take note: Airing your grievances with your employer or colleagues, both past and present, on social media is never a good idea.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

6 Needs to Thrive at Work | Fox Business

6 Needs to Thrive at Work | Fox Business: Are you performing at the top of your game at work? Or are you struggling, losing interest, or so stressed that you’d just like to walk away? To recognize what is driving either end, consider these six universal human needs and how each is being met, or not, in your job.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Rise in occupational disease claims concerns WHSCC - Local - The Telegram

Rise in occupational disease claims concerns WHSCC - Local - The Telegram: A recent commission report includes statistics showing 30 workplace-related deaths in 2013, of which 25 were attributed to occupational disease, compared to 20 in 2012.

WHSCC CEO Leslie Galway said most of these occupational diseases involved cancers as a result of exposures in the workplace many years ago in the mining and oil and gas industries.

"Unfortunately, given that the latency period for occupational diseases can be 20 years or more, this area will likely continue to be a concern for years to come," Galway said.