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Going the Extra Mile to Succeed

To get noticed–in business, sales or the job market–sometimes you have to go the extra mile. In this humorous ad, Harvey the dog has a goal (to go to a nice home), and is inspired to go above and beyond to reach his objective. How many of us can say we put in this amount of effort toContinue reading “Going the Extra Mile to Succeed”

Can increased productivity be an obstacle to employment growth?

EDMONTON, AB–from Troy Media Even raising the question sounds odd, because productivity a good thing, right? The recent story south of the border – where the post-contraction task of getting the unemployment rate down has proven an uphill battle – gives us a valuable perspective on the timely question.

Workplace Bullying On the Rise!

Bullying is becoming a growing problem in schools and playgrounds. Bullying has also become a serious problem on the job, according to employees. A recent study by employment website CareerBuilder found that in 2012, more workers met workplace bullies. One-third of workers—35 percent— said they have felt bullied at work; this number is up fromContinue reading “Workplace Bullying On the Rise!”

Small Business Optimism Rises in August

In spite of a relatively weak jobs report for the month of August, U.S. businesses showed hope for the end of 2012. August provided employers with a mixed bag of jobs news; spending and hiring gained during the month, as well as plans to create jobs. Investment plans remained slightly negative, with more owners looking toContinue reading “Small Business Optimism Rises in August”

Worldwide Hiring Woes: US Gives Hope

The international job market is still reeling from 2008’s worldwide economic downturn, but a little sunlight is breaking through the clouds. When it comes to hiring patterns for the rest of 2012, employers in the United States are starting to show confidence. However, uncertainty remains entrenched in the global marketplace—particularly in Europe, India, mainland ChinaContinue reading “Worldwide Hiring Woes: US Gives Hope”