Some of the most rewarding jobs can also be hazardous for your health. Even with proper training and workplace safety practices, some careers have a high probability of causing harm. There are risk classifications used to determine the level of
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Last week, veteran first-baseman-turned-designated hitter Adam LaRoche retired from the Chicago White Sox, citing a disagreement over his son’s time in the clubhouse. In walking away from the team, he also walks away from the $13 million he was to
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Many university students naturally focus on important goals like getting good grades and keeping up with homework. But you shouldn’t settle for just getting by. College is also a time to hone leadership skills that will help you at work
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Last week a 25-year-old employee on Yelp/Eat24’s customer support team posted an open letter to her CEO about her struggles to survive on her entry level salary. In it, she describes subsisting on a 10-pound bag of rice and the
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Working during the day and attending school at night or vice versa can be physically and mentally exhausting. It also slows the pace or completely stops a professional from growing in his/her respective career path. Here’s 5 ways to consistently
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In a competitive job market, gaining an edge over other qualified candidates can often times be challenging. How do you stand out from a crowd without appearing too aggressive? It’s a fine line, and crossing it could actually hurt your
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mil [Excerpted from Social-Hire] Millennials are next in line to be our leaders and they are beginning to step up to the plate and claim their roles. A recent survey by Nexxt shows that 74 percent of Millennials want to
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In response to the recent blog post here, Millennials: Just Fail Already, I feel the need to defend Millennials. Full disclosure: I’m in no man’s land when it comes to belonging to a generation. I’m somewhere between Gen X and
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Moving your way up the corporate ladder requires an all-encompassing approach. It involves dressing sharply, being punctual and learning how to be a networking pro, among other things. However, there’s one aspect that people often overlook: learning. In some cases,
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We all know the rap on Millennials. Nice kids, but they’ve been coddled by their Boomer parents and aren’t able to deal with some of the harsh realities of life. In fact, they chose to go back and live with
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