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It can be challenging to build and maintain positive relations in the workplace. You want to be friendly with the people you work with and to build rapport so that you are able to form strong teams and share jokes as well as frustrations. However, you may feel uneasy...
People often push their bodies past what they are capable of doing. This is an issue that particularly affects older adults and those who perform physical labor as part of their career. You may try to ignore the pain if you know that your employer needs you to finish...
If you’re a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, it’s a good idea to report the incident to your HR department. Doing so ensures that your complaint is formally filed with your employer. It also puts the ball in their court with regard to investigating and...
Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on certain protected characteristics. Gender, religion, race, national origin and age for those over 45 are all personal factors that should not influence employment decisions or career...
When you take a job with a company, your employer agrees to compensate you for the time and labor that you offered them. The work that you do may be critical to the ability of a company to function. For example, if you work on a production line, your unique skills are...
There is no doubt that a car crash of any kind will impact a family. It’s scary, and the trauma can be severe. With fatal crashes, a family may have a sudden loss of a breadwinner and solid line of income. They may lose a father, mother, brother, sister or other close...
Most older job candidates can claim a wide variety of work experiences and an impressive depth of knowledge. Unfortunately for those looking for work in their 50s and 60s, managers performing job interviews often harbor prejudices against older job seekers. They may...
Job interviews can be stressful. Whether they take place over the phone or in person, you'll want to do whatever you can to make the best impression. It's likely that you have put careful thought into how you dress yourself and the way that you present your character,...
While it's common knowledge that all employees are protected from discrimination, sexual harassment and non-sexual harassment in the workplace, many do not realize that those who are applying for jobs are also protected from this type of mistreatment.If you are a job...
When you looked for your last job, you probably considered factors such as the amount of money you could earn, the average commute time and the possibility to advance within the organization. Walking into your interview, you were prepared to ask questions about the...
