Work, resume writing, job opportunities

I would like to start my article with a few economic facts which could lay a background for the message I want to get across.

The political agenda of making Europe the most competitive global economy by 2010 has not been matched by developments over the past five years.  [more]

This article describes how some people abuse the benefit of sick pay in the workplace. I am going to explain a couple of examples of this, which I have come across over the last couple of years. There are many people who are in employment where if they are off work sick, they do not get paid.  [more]

Starting a business can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be very time consuming and difficult. Many resources are available to assist you, but information overload can cause you from moving forward.

Keeping it simple is often the best way of maintaining the momentum necessary to get your business started.  [more]

The transitional period of returning to work after a prolonged period of sickness absence can be daunting for the employee AND their line manager - especially where the ill health revolved around a ‘stress at work’ issue. Coming to terms with changes that have taken place during the employee’s absence and re-establishing team working practices will take effort and commitment from the manager and employee alike.  [more]

Organizations will invariably find themselves needing to retain outside experts, such as consultants, lawyers and other professionals. All too often, however, the process of selection is haphazard at best. Some organizations do not realize they need the advise of an expert until it is too late and then are “under the gun” to retain the expert – fast.  [more]

Thousands of employees are coveting the chance to clock in from their home office. A fortunate few have earned this position through their workplace, while their co-workers are murmuring under their breath. Others are tired of waiting for their employer to offer this opportunity, so they are jumping ship and abandoning the job that once held the promise of security, for instability-- and trading in the title of payroll employee for independent contractor.  [more]

Online dating usually makes people more cautious about who they choose to date and in this day and age that can’t be a bad thing!

How many times have you been in a bar/club and given your telephone number to someone you know very little about?  [more]

The effects of conflict in the workplace are widespread and costly. Its prevalence, as indicated by three serious studies, shows that 24-60% of management time and energy is spent dealing with anger. This leads to decreased productivity, increased stress among employees, hampered performance, high turnover rate, absenteeism and at its worst, violence and death.  [more]

PENNSYLVANIA STATE COURT DECISIONS

It seems as though the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ends every calendar year by issuing numerous Opinions, with the volume increasing any year in which a Justice is leaving the bench. With Justice Nigro’s unceremonious removal from the bench at the behest of voters irate because the legislature decided to award a large pay raise to itself and the judiciary, 2005 was no exception.  [more]

Events such as the Asian Tsunami, and the terrorist attacks in London, have focused the minds of the public on the issue of post trauma stress. But while the need for post trauma support and counselling for those directly affected by events such as these may be apparent, there are many more people who may also require support.  [more]